40 Best Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas (on Every Budget)
On a typical Father’s Day, you probably celebrate all the dads in your life with a Father’s Day outing. But this year, the pandemic is putting a crimp in those plans. Fortunately, there are ways you can safely celebrate the dads and grandpas in your life — regardless of your budget.
How to Find the Best Charities to Donate to – Characteristics...
In June 2020, big corporations and individuals donated millions to the Black Lives Matter Foundation to support the BLM movement. Unfortunately, it was the wrong charity. But it’s easy to check into a charity before you donate to make sure your money’s going to a good (and the right) cause.
Top 10 Benefits of Charitable Giving and Donations
The fact that charitable giving can help reduce your tax burden is well known, especially if you're in a high bracket. But the benefits...
Where to Donate Used Books – 10 Places to Start
I love books. I stop at every bookstore I pass and usually pick up at least one new book, if not more. My love...
12 Ways to Volunteer Your Time and Give Back to the...
Do you feel a personal responsibility to help others? Randy Lewis, author of "No Greatness Without Goodness," claims that all people, including businesses, have...
11 Unique & Creative Wedding Gift Ideas on a Cheap Budget
When wedding season is in full swing, you can spend a big part of your personal budget celebrating the brides and grooms in your...
Where to Donate Used Furniture to Charity
A few months ago, I decided that buying furniture online would be an ideal way to refurnish my house. However, when the pieces started...
Should I Join AmeriCorps? – Benefits & Drawbacks of Service
Interested in volunteering? What about giving back to the community, gaining a leg up in the workforce, and meeting like-minded people? AmeriCorps is a...
10 Good Places to Volunteer – Opportunities & Organizations
There are plenty of reasons to volunteer your time for a good cause. I do it because I believe in the work, and while that's...
What Is the Freecycle Network – Give & Get Free Stuff
When you’re on a tight budget, you need to stretch every dollar as far as it can go. Freecycle helps people give things away to those who can use them. While there are some downsides, Freecycle is easy to use and good for both your wallet and the environment. Here’s how it works.
14 Unique & Inexpensive Gift Ideas for Your Boyfriend or Husband
"Well, it's the thought that counts," is probably the last thing you want to hear anyone say after you've given them a gift you've...
Where to Donate Used or Old Clothes to Charity
I have a bad habit of buying clothes and never wearing them, or buying something specifically for one occasion and never wearing it again....
