Charitable Giving

How Much Should You Give to Charity?

How much should you give to charity?  I’ve struggled with this question ever since I started earning a paycheck. In my line of work, people often ask, “How much do others give? What’s an appropriate amount for someone in my situation?”  I’ve never really known how to answer it. It’s a deeply personal question. I … Read more

How to Give More Tax Efficiently

I talked in the past about how to spend money to increase happiness, but you can also increase happiness by giving to charity. Studies have shown giving, instead of spending on yourself, can boost your happiness. Although you can increase your happiness by giving to friends or family, I want to spend time talking about … Read more