Charitable Giving
Lessons From Spiderman
In their final conversation before his death, Uncle Ben tells his nephew, Peter Parker (Spiderman’s alter ego) that “with great power comes great responsibility.” Little did Peter know that a…
Read MoreYou Have A Choice!
Disney World is a regular stop for our family vacations because it always delivers a first-class experience and an abundance of choices. As a regular visitor we take great advantage…
Read MoreTo Give Something Now or Not
For centuries there were families that hung in the balance awaiting the king to choose which heir would be the successor. All too often the choice of successor was whispered…
Read MoreHow Much Is Enough…For You?
This weekend my wife sent me to the store with my 8 year-old son and 5 year-old daughter to get new shoes. We came home with shoes, kickballs, football, basketball,…
Read MoreTwo Approaches For Keeping Perspective This Holiday Season
When did you start your Christmas shopping… for the first time it began for many at 4:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving day. It’s no wonder that keeping perspective is increasingly difficult.…
Read MoreThe Cure for "Affluenza"
R.G. Le Tourneau, the inventor of large earth-moving equipment, has inspired many, including my wife and me. His machines represented nearly 70 percent of the large equipment and engineering vehicles…
Read MoreBecause It Is Personal…
At least it should be. Fred and Millie Cargill had been married forty years. Although they both came from what most would consider to be humble beginnings, their families wanted…
Read MoreTo Give Or Not To Give…
It seems as if the world’s billionaires are in a race to see who can give away their money the fastest. Warren Buffet famously pledged to give away 99 percent…
Read MoreGenerosity for All Income Levels
Whether you’re a millionaire or someone living with much less, you can afford to give. So many people, with wealth and without, want to give but are not sure how…
Read More6 Financial New Year’s Resolutions to Make
It’s that time again: the start of the new year. This means that many of us will be making new year’s resolutions—whether it’s eating healthier, staying in touch with friends…
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