UNEEK Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 3 Good Reasons to Give Financial Gifts By Miranda Marquit Do you enjoying giving financial gifts? When we think of savvy finances, we rarely think that giving money away is the smartest thing to do. After all, shouldn’t you be using that money for something else – like building wealth? The reality, though, is that well-rounded finances include an aspect of giving. And, believe it or not, giving your money away can be good for your pocketbook. 1. Giving Forces You to Get Your Finances in Order One of the consequences of prioritizing your charitable efforts is that it forces you to get your own finances in order. If you want to be able to help your loved ones, pay your tithing, or give to a cause you believe in, you need to be financial stable. If you make giving a priority, chances are that you will need to look at your income and expenses, and acknowledge your cash flow situation. Just as you need to plan in order to meet goals like funding a retirement, buying a house, paying down debt, and saving for your child’s college, you need to plan if you want to become involved in charitable giving. If giving really is important to you, you’ll create a spending plan that allows you to meet your charity goals. 2. Giving Makes You Happy It’s hard to make the right spending choices when your judgment is affected by negative emotions. Few of us are truly happy with the way we use our money. That can change, however, if you decide to give. Studies indicate that spending money on others can make us happier than spending money on ourselves. So, if you want to improve how you feel about your finances, you can try getting them in order and giving to others. When you take some of your money and spend it on others, you’ll feel more satisfied with the way you are using your financial resources. Your life will be happier, and you are likely to make decisions based on positive emotions. 3. Giving Has a Way of Coming Back to You One of the great things about giving is that it has a way of coming back to you. For the religious, giving has the potential to open up blessings. Many major world religions include the concept of giving. If you are a believer, then chances are you have blessings coming your way when you give. You might not always receive great worldly riches, but many religious believers feel as though their needs are met when they take the effort to give generously. You don’t have to be religious to feel the benefits of giving, however. Many of those who don’t ascribe to religious beliefs feel amply repaid when they give. The positive mindset that results in giving often leads to other benefits. When you are in a giving mindset, there is a good chance that you are in a place where you recognize opportunities and are prepared to grasp them. The organization required in having the resources to give often means that you are on your toes, looking for the right networking and career chances that can lead to improved finances. Bottom Line While you don’t want to give away money that you can’t afford to part with, there is no reason to hoard your cash. You can improve the world through the application of your financial resources, and you can also improve your own life. Giving money away can help you boost your finances, improve your quality of life, and open your eyes to opportunities. What do you think? Have you seen benefits from giving money away? http://cashmoneylife.com/good-reasons-to-give-financial-gifts/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadita Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Uneek, I like it. When it's all said and done, we re measured by love... How much we love. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Quote 3. Giving Has a Way of Coming Back to You End Quote Still patiently waiting..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNEEK Posted September 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 The article says a lot but lest we forget .......... we all have something to give even if we do not have money -- we can give a smile - a hug - a few kind words - respect - understanding - compassion -- our time -- consideration -- on an on -- I am so looking forward to being able to do "more" than I am doing now -- Remember this? People may forget what you do but they never forget how you made them "feel" -- happy or sad .... Lets make someone smile today!! Make it a point to make eye contact with a stranger today and smile -- better yet -- say something like hello -- how hard is that ?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 The article says a lot but lest we forget .......... we all have something to give even if we do not have money -- we can give a smile - a hug - a few kind words - respect - understanding - compassion -- our time -- consideration -- on an on -- I am so looking forward to being able to do "more" than I am doing now -- Remember this? People may forget what you do but they never forget how you made them "feel" -- happy or sad .... Lets make someone smile today!! Make it a point to make eye contact with a stranger today and smile -- better yet -- say something like hello -- how hard is that ?? I for one always enjoy your posts, UNEEK....Keep'em coming.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadita Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) The article says a lot but lest we forget .......... we all have something to give even if we do not have money -- we can give a smile - a hug - a few kind words - respect - understanding - compassion -- our time -- consideration -- on an on -- I am so looking forward to being able to do "more" than I am doing now -- Remember this? People may forget what you do but they never forget how you made them "feel" -- happy or sad .... Lets make someone smile today!! Make it a point to make eye contact with a stranger today and smile -- better yet -- say something like hello -- how hard is that ?? Uneek Right on... thank you for the time you spend bringing these articles..hopefully none of us will forget where we come from and what we promise quietly and say.. each one of us will follow our dreams, fulfill our promises, and do good to others, after all we are blessed to be a blessing it's better to give than take.. natural law and spiritual law are parallel and we reap what we sow Quote 3. Giving Has a Way of Coming Back to You End Quote Still patiently waiting..... Umb Aren't we all? lol Edited September 13, 2014 by Nadita 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNEEK Posted September 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 I for one always enjoy your posts, UNEEK....Keep'em coming.... Uneek Right on... thank you for the time you spend bringing these articles..hopefully none of us will forget where we come from and what we promise quietly and say.. each one of us will follow our dreams, fulfill our promises, and do good to others, after all we are blessed to be a blessing it's better to give than take.. natural law and spiritual law are parallel and we reap what we sow Umb Aren't we all? lol Umbertino & Nadita -- Thank you for reading and leaving your nice comments -- +'s & {hugs} Umbertina you have your Music Niche - Nadita has her Overview of Events Niche -- Thug has his Rumor Niche - Yota, k8, TBomb have their News Niche - Machine has his Minerals Niche - Rodandstaff has his Something Different Niche -- and so on -- I guess I have my Uneek Niche lol lol lol I do look for the unusual, different , what no one else posts - "uneek" information lol in hopes it will be informative & interesting - I do it because I enjoy it and want to contribute to the site and I do enjoy the interaction with other like minded individuals that can contribute their thoughts on the subject. We all have something we can contribute - whether it is bringing information or just supporting those that do !! Both are important for survival 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umbertino Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Umbertino & Nadita -- Thank you for reading and leaving your nice comments -- +'s & {hugs} Umbertina you have your Music Niche - Nadita has her Overview of Events Niche -- Thug has his Rumor Niche - Yota, k8, TBomb have their News Niche - Machine has his Minerals Niche - Rodandstaff has his Something Different Niche -- and so on -- I guess I have my Uneek Niche lol lol lol I do look for the unusual, different , what no one else posts - "uneek" information lol in hopes it will be informative & interesting - I do it because I enjoy it and want to contribute to the site and I do enjoy the interaction with other like minded individuals that can contribute their thoughts on the subject. We all have something we can contribute - whether it is bringing information or just supporting those that do !! Both are important for survival Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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