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11/06/2016

Check out our post- A Reluctance to Serve Because of the Joy it Brings: https://t.co/Vc2svbpK53

I'm trying to gain insight on what keeps us from being more generous. I'm examining generosity in the context of serving because serving others to the fullest involves radical generosity with our time and money. Sometimes, a lack of generosity comes from a position of selfishness or greed, but many…

11/06/2016

Check out our post- Reluctance to Serve Because of the Joy it Brings. https://t.co/DRxbwqdDoS.

10/02/2016

Before you lend or give money, consider the tax risks and benefits. I summarized them for you here: https://t.co/Bg8EtpaLyt

There are quite a few things to consider when loaning money. I thought it would be helpful to summarize all the relevant benefits and risks in one place. Any specific dollar amounts discussed are from the 2015 tax year. If it's been a while since this post, do some quick research to determine if the...

09/10/2016

Great set of tips for intra-family lending. Love the idea of openly discussing worst case scenarios before lending. https://t.co/juzsORtI7F

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09/10/2016

Loaning Money Helps Instill Financial Responsibility https://t.co/RkOhlre570

"Instill" is a perfect word for what occurs when you loan money to someone, especially when parents loan money to their children. Instill- to gradually cause someone to have (an attitude, feeling, etc.). There's nothing about a large monetary gift that gradually causes you to have an attitude or fee...

08/23/2016

Are Your Credit Card Points Going Away? via https://t.co/PKPxTvuX4k

Global trends as well as ongoing legal battles seem to indicate the approaching end of high credit card rewards. We break down what this means and whether your points are safe.

08/19/2016

Check out this handy tool for your student loans.

If you have trouble paying back your student loans, there are relief options. For example, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program forgives some federal loans if you work in a certain field. Student Loan Hero’s PSLF calculator estimates how much relief you can expect to receive.

08/18/2016

Save some cash on travel.

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08/17/2016

Nothing wrong with sensitivity.

They're sensitive to fees.

08/16/2016

A few tips!

Be the master of your fate when it comes to conquering credit card debt.

08/14/2016

Not likely, but wouldn't it be amazing?

A prominent college president offers some bold advice to the next U.S. president.