Why Aren’t We More Generous?
Earlier this year, we looked at some facts and figures related to the generosity of American Christians. They didn’t paint a very pretty picture. For example, as reported in the book, Passing the...
View ArticleMoney Roundup: Assessing The Market On The Bull’s Fifth Birthday, Great...
This week’s picks for the best in personal finance from around the web. 4 potential killers lurk as bull market hits 5 (USA TODAY). Birthdays, even for bull markets, are a good time for reflection....
View ArticleAre We Generous?
When disasters strike, we Americans are often lauded for our generosity. And it’s easy to see why. When an earthquake struck Haiti in 2010, Americans gave $1.3 billion to U.S. relief organizations....
View ArticleWhy Is Managing Money So Difficult?
It happened again just the other day. Someone who appeared to be doing fine asked me for help with his finances. I give him a ton of credit. It’s hard to ask for help. Even though it’s happened...
View ArticleMoney Roundup: A Seldom-Discussed Secret To Career Success, Identifying Your...
This week’s picks for the best in personal finance from around the web. Is giving the secret to getting ahead? (NY Times). Interesting research about “prosocial motivation,” with wide-ranging...
View ArticleMoney roundup: This season’s best deals, the cash/compassion connection, and...
Our latest picks for personal finance news worth perusing. Shop for these items now to net big savings (MarketWatch). For every purchase, there is a season. Here are this season’s best deals. Fidelity...
View ArticleGenerosity as the antidote to envy
As a Sound Mind Investing staff member, I try to lead my family to apply the Biblical financial principles that are at the core of SMI. My wife and I were discussing our monthly budget a couple of...
View Article