Giving
A Way You Can Help!
Sunday, November 30th, 2008Here’s a worthwhile program you can donate to:
According to their website, the Shoes for Orphan Souls has given away 1.6 million pairs of shoes to orphan children here in the United States and throughout the world. That’s great but there are 143 million orphans in the world! The need is still great. [...]
When To Refuse Financial Help from Parents?
Monday, September 8th, 2008Is there ever a point at which one is too old, too financialy stable, or too something-else to accept financial assistance from his or her parents?
I am assuming that the answer to that question is “yes,” but it seems very difficult to pinpoint the exact time or circumstance when that is the case. Surely [...]
How Do You Turn Away Cold Calls From Charities?
Thursday, May 8th, 2008EVERYBODY wants my money. I bet I get 5 - 10 phone calls per week asking me to support this charity or that charity. Most of them sound like legitimate causes. However, it’s not possible for me to say yes to all of them.
I normally cut the person off fairly quickly and [...]
Tis The Season To Be FRUGAL
Thursday, November 8th, 2007Why is it that at the end of the year, generally referred to as “The Holidays,” all our financial principals and standards seem to fly right out the window?
The Worst Gift Card Ever!
Monday, December 11th, 2006So far, the worst gift card I have come across is the iCard Visa Gift Card. It costs $7.95 on top of the gift amount just to purchase. Then, there’s a $25 maintenance fee after six months. Finally, although the card doesn’t “expire,” you will have to pay $5.95 every six months [...]
Question of the Day - Giving/Charity
Thursday, November 30th, 2006I recall talking about this in the past but I don’t remember making it the question of the day. So, here goes:
Do you budget for giving or do you simply give as the opportunity presents itself?
My wife and I USED to give on the spur of the moment. This year though, we actually [...]
Check Out ModestNeeds.org
Wednesday, November 29th, 2006I just found out about ModestNeeds.org throught this post by my blogging friend Ricemutt over at Experiments in Finance. Modests Needs’ mission is to:
Where to Donate - List from Wall Street Journal
Tuesday, September 13th, 2005I saw this in the Wall Street Journal. It’s a list of organizations that are accepting donations on behalf of those affected by Katrina. Here’s the list:
See the FEMA Donation List, FEMA’s Charity tips, and search for more charities at the Network for Good and Give.org. For further giving information see the National [...]