Comments on: Get Financially Fit in 2010: Have The Heart Of A Giver http://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/ Personal Finance Blog, Your Guide to Financial Fitness Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:11:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Seanhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/#comment-8952 Sean Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:19:38 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=1980#comment-8952 If you were thinking of giving to Haitian relief anyway, don't forget that you can deduct it on your 2009 tax return http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/22/donations-to-haiti-are-ta_n_433867.html There are some great causes out there, be sure to spread it around. If you were thinking of giving to Haitian relief anyway, don’t forget that you can deduct it on your 2009 tax return http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/22/donations-to-haiti-are-ta_n_433867.html

There are some great causes out there, be sure to spread it around.

]]> By: JuliaAhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/#comment-8836 JuliaA Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:43:06 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=1980#comment-8836 i've found it interesting that in recent studies, altruism seems to be one of the factors for personal happiness. not wealth. i’ve found it interesting that in recent studies, altruism seems to be one of the factors for personal happiness. not wealth.

]]> By: One Frugal Girlhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/#comment-8546 One Frugal Girl Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:43:28 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=1980#comment-8546 I certainly believe in the law of attraction. What you put out into the world will find it's way back to you. In my own life I've found that the more I give the more I receive. Great post. I certainly believe in the law of attraction. What you put out into the world will find it’s way back to you. In my own life I’ve found that the more I give the more I receive. Great post.

]]> By: DGhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/#comment-8455 DG Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:52:04 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=1980#comment-8455 What a nice post! I honestly was always a good giver until I got my first job and for some reason gave out less and less. Perhaps because I realized the value of a dollar? But you can't place a value on giving that's for sure and I will try to give more and spend less on useless items that don't affect my life as much as donations can help out a friend or nonprofit cause What a nice post! I honestly was always a good giver until I got my first job and for some reason gave out less and less. Perhaps because I realized the value of a dollar? But you can’t place a value on giving that’s for sure and I will try to give more and spend less on useless items that don’t affect my life as much as donations can help out a friend or nonprofit cause

]]> By: Leonardhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/#comment-8299 Leonard Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:40:11 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=1980#comment-8299 Fantastic post. Thank you for reaching out to everyone to give money to Haiti. Fantastic cause. Fantastic post. Thank you for reaching out to everyone to give money to Haiti. Fantastic cause.

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]]> By: Week in Review: Haiti Edition | Buck$ome Boomer's Journey to Retirementhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/#comment-8263 Week in Review: Haiti Edition | Buck$ome Boomer's Journey to Retirement Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:03:48 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=1980#comment-8263 [...] Get Financially Fit in 2010: Have the Heart of a Giver. Erik Folgate @ Money Crashers’s article is very timely. Read his other articles in this [...] [...] Get Financially Fit in 2010: Have the Heart of a Giver. Erik Folgate @ Money Crashers’s article is very timely. Read his other articles in this [...]

]]> By: Efrenhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/#comment-8228 Efren Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:33:13 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=1980#comment-8228 One of the most important benefit of giving is the sense of accomplishment that we feel upon letting go of the money from our pockets or from our hands and fulfilling the needs of others. In a way it liberates us from self indulgence and brings as closer to humanity and God. It is the only instance written in the bible that God owes us when we help or give to others. One of the most important benefit of giving is the sense of accomplishment that we feel upon letting go of the money from our pockets or from our hands and fulfilling the needs of others. In a way it liberates us from self indulgence and brings as closer to humanity and God. It is the only instance written in the bible that God owes us when we help or give to others.

]]> By: Conniehttp://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/#comment-8215 Connie Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:43:37 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=1980#comment-8215 One way that I give is that I collect bonus points through different stores and then when I get enough, I buy stuff for a men's shelter. Most of my bonus's come from a drug store and they need shampoo, conditioner, shavers, etc. But at Christmas this year I was able to swing a Wii for the guys. It feels more personal. I spend a huge amount of time figuring out how to best collect the points. It is generally revenue neutral to collect, but it takes much time and effort. I get a tax receipt for my donations. I am in Canada, I don't know if this will work in the states. One way that I give is that I collect bonus points through different stores and then when I get enough, I buy stuff for a men’s shelter. Most of my bonus’s come from a drug store and they need shampoo, conditioner, shavers, etc. But at Christmas this year I was able to swing a Wii for the guys. It feels more personal. I spend a huge amount of time figuring out how to best collect the points. It is generally revenue neutral to collect, but it takes much time and effort. I get a tax receipt for my donations. I am in Canada, I don’t know if this will work in the states.

]]> By: David/yourfinances101http://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/#comment-8176 David/yourfinances101 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:04:11 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=1980#comment-8176 What a great idea--and another thing that most people don't realize is that to "give" your time is sometimes just as important as giving money What a great idea–and another thing that most people don’t realize is that to “give” your time is sometimes just as important as giving money

]]> By: Bucksomehttp://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/#comment-8170 Bucksome Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:29:56 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=1980#comment-8170 I'm so glad you included giving as a factor in financial fitness. This past year is the first year I've included charitable giving as a line item in my budget. I don't have a lot of time to spare, but also look for ways to give this precious resource as well. I’m so glad you included giving as a factor in financial fitness. This past year is the first year I’ve included charitable giving as a line item in my budget.

I don’t have a lot of time to spare, but also look for ways to give this precious resource as well.

]]> By: Ginahttp://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/#comment-8159 Gina Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:08:54 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=1980#comment-8159 We always think of giving when there is a horrible disaster--like Haiti, the tsunami, etc. These are definitely worthy causes, but it is important to continue that giving throughout the year. I agree that it does not have to be monetary--instead donating items, time, etc are all great ways to help out! We always think of giving when there is a horrible disaster–like Haiti, the tsunami, etc. These are definitely worthy causes, but it is important to continue that giving throughout the year. I agree that it does not have to be monetary–instead donating items, time, etc are all great ways to help out!

]]> By: Mikehttp://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/#comment-8152 Mike Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:39:54 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=1980#comment-8152 Great Post, and unfortunately timely with the Haiti disaster. Great Post, and unfortunately timely with the Haiti disaster.

]]> By: Erik Folgatehttp://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/#comment-8151 Erik Folgate Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:37:42 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=1980#comment-8151 Jessi, I agree. We sometimes think that giving is only money, but volunteering your time is just as valuable for many organizations, because it means they don't need to spend money on paying staff. Jessi, I agree. We sometimes think that giving is only money, but volunteering your time is just as valuable for many organizations, because it means they don’t need to spend money on paying staff.

]]> By: Erik Folgatehttp://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/#comment-8150 Erik Folgate Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:29:09 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=1980#comment-8150 Thrifty, while I agree with you that the reality is that most people don't think of giving as the ultimate reason for seeking to build wealth, it should be and will be if you work hard at accumulating wealth over a long period of time. In "The Millionaire Next Door", Thomas Stanley found that the majority of millionaires in the United States were self-made millionaires which meant they appreciated their wealth more and gave abundantly because they knew what it was like to struggle in the past. Thrifty, while I agree with you that the reality is that most people don’t think of giving as the ultimate reason for seeking to build wealth, it should be and will be if you work hard at accumulating wealth over a long period of time.

In “The Millionaire Next Door”, Thomas Stanley found that the majority of millionaires in the United States were self-made millionaires which meant they appreciated their wealth more and gave abundantly because they knew what it was like to struggle in the past.

]]> By: Jessihttp://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/#comment-8149 Jessi Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:11:12 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=1980#comment-8149 What a great post - I read it right after Man vs Debt's "Give back to Haiti" post and immediately clicked on over to the charity he recommended. I have to admit that I deliberated for a few minutes because I'm heavily involved in saving up a large fund of money in the next 5 months for my move, but then I stepped back and realized how selfish I was actually being. I then clicked and sent in my donation - however small it may be, its a ripple in the pond and have sent out messages to my friends to do the same. This year I will cultivate a more giving nature than I think I already have - it can never hurt to always give a little more (even if its not money and only time). What a great post – I read it right after Man vs Debt’s “Give back to Haiti” post and immediately clicked on over to the charity he recommended. I have to admit that I deliberated for a few minutes because I’m heavily involved in saving up a large fund of money in the next 5 months for my move, but then I stepped back and realized how selfish I was actually being.

I then clicked and sent in my donation – however small it may be, its a ripple in the pond and have sent out messages to my friends to do the same.

This year I will cultivate a more giving nature than I think I already have – it can never hurt to always give a little more (even if its not money and only time).

]]> By: Machttp://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/#comment-8148 Mac Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:59:39 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=1980#comment-8148 I completely agree, but do be careful who you are giving money to. There are a lot of scams out there and many are taking advantage of this tragedy. This method is the safest as the information comes directly from the redcross.org site and 100% of the money goes directly to that organization. I completely agree, but do be careful who you are giving money to. There are a lot of scams out there and many are taking advantage of this tragedy. This method is the safest as the information comes directly from the redcross.org site and 100% of the money goes directly to that organization.

]]> By: Anissahttp://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/#comment-8145 Anissa Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:44:30 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=1980#comment-8145 This is very good advise. I also advise people to not give blindly and research where their money goes. Just because you give to a charity doesn't mean that even half the money will make it to the intended recipents. Sometimes overhead for the group will take the majority of it. Especially w/ pledge drives. So just know how to help the most people by giving to the right group. This is very good advise. I also advise people to not give blindly and research where their money goes. Just because you give to a charity doesn’t mean that even half the money will make it to the intended recipents. Sometimes overhead for the group will take the majority of it. Especially w/ pledge drives. So just know how to help the most people by giving to the right group.

]]> By: thriftygalhttp://www.moneycrashers.com/get-financially-fit-in-2010-have-the-heart-of-a-giver/#comment-8144 thriftygal Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:36:17 +0000 http://www.moneycrashers.com/?p=1980#comment-8144 While giving is noble, I think you are quite generalizing when you say: "giving back financially is the ultimate reason why we seek to build wealth". It would be nice if they do, but I doubt most people think this way today. Also at a time of crisis like the Haiti quake, while many people are generous and opening up their wallets, it is important to keep in mind that there are many scammers out there waiting to con people. I know this for a fact through experiences after the 2004 Indian ocean tsunami. Therefore unless it is a well known organization like the Redcross you mentioned, it would be wise to take the time to check out the people/organizations behind the solicitations before you part with your money. While giving is noble, I think you are quite generalizing when you say: “giving back financially is the ultimate reason why we seek to build wealth”. It would be nice if they do, but I doubt most people think this way today.

Also at a time of crisis like the Haiti quake, while many people are generous and opening up their wallets, it is important to keep in mind that there are many scammers out there waiting to con people. I know this for a fact through experiences after the 2004 Indian ocean tsunami. Therefore unless it is a well known organization like the Redcross you mentioned, it would be wise to take the time to check out the people/organizations behind the solicitations before you part with your money.

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