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Needs vs Wants

How Charitable Giving Can Improve Your Finances

Kevin Yu | Posted 01.07.2013 | Home
Read More: Budgeting, Needs vs. Wants, Donating to Charity, Expenses, Donations, Donating to Non-Profits, Kiva, Givology, Personal Finance, Personal Finances, Impact X, Charitable Donations, Home News
Kevin Yu

Have you ever thought about the gift of donating to a charity or a cause instead? Or better yet, have you ever thought about how donating to a charity can help improve your finances?

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Do Our Kids Really 'Need' the Newest, Coolest, Bestest Toy?

Neale Godfrey | Posted 12.11.2012 | Parents
Read More: Toys, Budgeting, Needs vs. Wants, Parenting Tips, Family Budgeting, Parents-Kids, Parenting, Parents News, Kids and Money, Iphone 5, Ipad, Parents News
Neale Godfrey

"I can't afford it" means nothing to a 4-year-old. My son Rhett's solution was swift and simple: "Oh Mommy, don't use real money. Use that magic piece of plastic."

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For All We'll Ever Need: The Law of Energetic Exchange

Kingsley Dennis, Ph.D. | Posted 10.21.2012 | Healthy Living
Read More: Sustainable Living, Needs vs. Wants, New Economy, New Economic Thinking, Energetic Connections, The Giving Life, Healthy Living News
Kingsley Dennis, Ph.D.

In order to move forward, to embrace new paradigms of change, we need to begin listening to new narratives.

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How to Save on Back-to-School Shopping

Jason Alderman | Posted 10.16.2012 | Parents
Read More: Needs vs. Wants, Budgeting, Discount Coupons, Mobile Shopping Apps, Back-to-School Shopping, Creating a Budget, Parents-Back-to-School, School Shopping, Parents News
Jason Alderman

My wife and I learned our lesson and started setting aside money each month for the inevitable -- and unexpected -- expenses that crop up each fall. If you're new to this process or simply want to save money and time, try these tips.

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This Father's Day, Teach Your Kids Financial Responsibility

Jason Alderman | Posted 08.13.2012 | Parents
Read More: Needs vs. Wants, 529 Qualified State Tuition Plan, Budgeting, Allowance, Personal Savings, Parents News
Jason Alderman

Father's Day is when children traditionally express love for their dads. Show how much you care in return by starting them out with a healthy, realistic attitude toward personal finances.

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Turn the Tooth Fairy Into a Teachable Moment

Jason Alderman | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: 529 Plan, MyMoney.Gov, Allowance, Needs vs. Wants, JumpStart Coalition, Healthy Living News
Jason Alderman

Thanks to cherished family traditions like birthday celebrations and presents from Santa and the Tooth Fairy, today's children are often bombarded wit...

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Stretch Your Back-to-School Budget

Jason Alderman | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Budgeting, Discount Coupons, School Fundraising, Needs vs. Wants, Back-to-School Shopping, Healthy Living News
Jason Alderman

State and local government budget cuts have taken their toll on practically every public service. Among the biggest victims of funding cutbacks are lo...

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