Why do we Give?

This is a fundamental question in psychology. What compels us to give our resources to others? Is it an innate behavior? Or a learned behavior? Why do we give to individuals outside of our “tribe”? Ultimately, the answers to those questions may have no bearing on the reality of your day to day life. I […]

Who is the Altruistic Dragon?

I am a philanthropist. Which, frankly, is amazing to me. Sometime in the last few years I have transitioned from considering myself a “charitable giver” to a full-fledged “philanthropist”. It’s true that I have been able to increase my donations considerably as my income has grown, but that isn’t the whole story. In addition to […]

Not Your Standard Financial Blog

Hello new readers! As an avid reader of financial blogs for the last ten years, I have finally decided to take the plunge and create my own. Why? Because most financial blogs are focused on how to make money, save it and then make more of it. This blog is about making, saving, spending and […]