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Household budgets are strained and giving is more difficult than ever. Everyone is working with reduced resources and most of us feel as though we don’t have enough to enjoy our own lives. The idea of giving may seem unreasonable. But maybe now, more than ever, is the best time to give. There is a power in giving.
One of the most important parts of setting up your 401(k) is naming a beneficiary. This ensures that your 401(k) can pass to someone without going through probate. However, the beneficiary will have to pay income tax on the 401(k) balance. The tax rate in this circumstance can be very steep, depending on circumstances.
Making a good impression on clients and potential clients is critical to your business success. Engage all your employees in ensuring that any visitor to your office feels welcome and confident in doing business with you.
You don’t need wealth or status to profoundly impact the lives of others. Real change begins with awareness, intention, and action. By noticing people, offering encouragement, giving time or resources wisely, and focusing on long-term outcomes, anyone can make a meaningful difference. The opportunities to help are already around you—often in plain sight—waiting for someone willing to step forward and act.
If you want to stand out from the crowd or competition at work, then you need to be seen as an expert in your field. This takes action on your part and not just walking around telling people that you’re an expert.
The arts seem to be slowing dying off. It used to be far more common for the average person to attend an art gallery, orchestra performance, or the ballet. This is unfortunate, because the arts can add a tremendous amount of enrichment to our lives.
This article explains why good intentions alone are not enough in major gifts fundraising. It draws a clear distinction between personal charity and institutional philanthropy, showing how professional judgment, discipline, and strategy—not sentiment—drive sustainable donor relationships and long-term impact. Effective philanthropy requires clarity, prioritization, and a shift from motivation to measurable results.
You may get called upon to lead meetings as part of your job or volunteer activities. Make them pleasant and productive by learning how to help people stick to the agenda and feel engaged.
Telecommuting, or working from home for an employer, offers great benefits for both you and the company you work for. By telecommuting, you can cut down on commuting time and distractions and get more accomplished in the comfort of your own home.
Giving to charity feels good and there’s even a financial benefit. You can deduct any charitable donations from your taxable income. However, there are many rules that govern these donations. Cash gifts are handled differently than non-cash gifts, and different rules apply depending upon the amount of the donation.
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