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Three Things to Consider When Giving Money

One important aspect of money management is giving money to others. Many different experts all agree that giving money is important. They have a wide variety of reasons why it is important. These range from religious to karma to having a sense of empowerment when it comes to your money. No matter the reason you choose to give, here are three things to consider when giving money. 1) One of the first things that you need to decide is how much you can give. If you plan this in your budget then giving will become one of your priorities. You … Continue reading →

Your Personal Beliefs and Your Money

When it comes to financial decisions and your personal political, social and religious beliefs, do your money habits fall in line? These are, of course, personal decisions. However your beliefs can easily affect how you choose to spend your money. You may choose to spend more on certain items, because you feel strongly about the benefits of doing so, or you may choose to save on others areas because you do not feel that you should support certain organizations. One area that many people choose to spend more money on is organic food. Organic food generally costs more, although there … Continue reading →

Steps to Receiving Money

I’m amazed how this budgeting thing works. You watch the pennies and suddenly dollars appear. As we take small, baby steps toward our own money responsibilities, our world comes together to support us and help us celebrate our new found responsibility. Some might call it spiritual forces. Right before Christmas hubby and I were in budget crises, trying to figure out how to pay for the holiday and presents and have a nice time with family. We watched the pennies, and were grateful for the money we did have. We didn’t whine or complain about our lack of cash, but … Continue reading →

Money: Week in Review Jan 22 – Jan 28 2007

This week on the Money Blog I’ve been dealing with the death of my Mother in Law, and my blog posts have reflected our loss. I’ve blogged about inheritance and how to make financial decisions if you’ve recently inherited some cash and some ideas about giving away your money. I’ve also thought about going back to school and getting a new job, maybe as a programmer? Miriam wants to make sure that married couples are talking honestly about their finances. Here’s the last week in review: Friday, 26 Jan 2007 Earn More! Top Paid Jobs with Growth Potential. by Michelle … Continue reading →