Generosity
An Irrational Financial Act
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Forbes magazine may seem an unlikely place for an article about charitable giving. After all, Forbes is all about business and making money. But there it was. Under the headline, “Irrational Act,” publisher Rich Karlgaard wrote not just about giving, but about tithing, the biblical principle of giving 10 percent of one’s income. He told ... [Read more]
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A Call for Truly Radical Wealth Redistribution
Monday, October 31st, 2011
Of all the issues swirling around the Occupy Wall Street protests, the one that seems to have struck the most sensitive nerve is financial inequality. It prompted one writer, whose article appeared in the Wall Street Journal, to accuse the protesters of calling for “radical wealth redistribution.” He didn’t define what he meant by “radical,” ... [Read more]
Let’s Occupy Our Own Streets
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Say what you will about the Occupy Wall Street protesters, but at least they’ve gotten people thinking and talking about our economic mess. While I can’t say I agree with their demands (at least, as I understand them), and I could do without all the name-calling that’s swirled around the discussion, I like the passion ... [Read more]
Money Roundup: 5 Decisions That Greatly Impact Your Financial Success, How to Raise Generous Kids, and More
Friday, September 9th, 2011
Here are my picks for this week’s best personal finance stories from around the web – five from traditional sites and five from bloggers. 5 Ways to Get Rich, Or Poor (via MSN). A great research-based look at five choices that make the biggest difference in our financial success. Education Impacts Work-Life Earnings 5 Times ... [Read more]
Money Lessons From the Royal Wedding
Monday, April 25th, 2011
Amid all the royal wedding hoopla, did you notice what Prince William and his fiancée, Kate Middleton, have asked for in terms of wedding gifts? Since this is one couple that truly does have everything, they’ve asked anyone wanting to get them a gift to consider making a donation instead. The royal couple has set ... [Read more]
Living a Better Financial Story
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
In Donald Miller’s book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, he tells a powerful story he calls, “How Jason Saved His Family.” After returning from Los Angeles, where he took part in a storytelling workshop, Don (can I call him Don?) got together with his friend Jason and learned of some trouble Jason and ... [Read more]
How to Talk About Money Before Marriage
Friday, February 4th, 2011
When you’re getting to know the person you’re thinking about marrying, there’s so much to learn. Some of it comes about through questions as you ask each other about past experiences and future goals. Some of it also comes about through observation. Does he respect his parents? Is she usually on time? But it isn’t ... [Read more]
The Heart of a Giver
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
It’s tricky business teaching about generosity these days. Preachers of the prosperity gospel are packing their pews and selling lots of books. Theirs is a “give in order to get” message, based on a misinterpretation of verses like Luke 6:38: “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together ... [Read more]
The Year Ahead at MattAboutMoney.com
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010
I’m excited about the start of a New Year, the opportunity to pursue some important new goals, and the opportunity to share ideas with you on how to live with the freedom and joy that come from getting the money thing right. As we reset the calendar, this seems like an appropriate time to explain ... [Read more]
Money and Marriage: Living With Financial Freedom
Monday, October 4th, 2010
For many couples, money is a tough topic. That’s why, for the past couple of months, I’ve been using the first post of the month to focus on ideas for making money work in marriage. It’s also why I created a financial workshop to help engaged and newly married couples get their relationship started in ... [Read more]
