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What could be more central to the human experience than desire for happiness and meaning? Yet as we know, these attainments are far out of reach for millions living in poverty around the world. The good news is that research shows a correlation between philanthropy and happiness; in other words, putting some of your resources towards improving the lives of others is shown to improve YOUR life as well. It’s a win-win. Read on to learn more.
A 68 year old divorced man with two grown children wants to know how he can avoid paying unnecessary taxes on required distributions from his retirement…
For those of us whose awareness and behavior are not so inherently or concertedly altruistic, I believe we can follow a program wherein we intentionally build…
One reason for the poverty/giving disconnect is that our brains are not equipped to focus on multiple variables simultaneously, so we prioritize those needing immediate attention.…
There is a disconnect for many of us between the supreme moral value we place on human life and the way we are able to tune…
Since committing to effective altruism in 2013, I have given away thousands of dollars to many different charities. Looking back on 2015, how did I do?
Effective donors are confident that they give to the right causes, the right amount, and that they are getting what they paid for with their generosity…
A Giving Game is a great approach to sharing this side of your life in a non-confrontational way with people to whom you are close. It…
After traversing the countryside and cityscapes of Japan through blistering summer heat and frosty autumn winds for three months, I began to wonder if there are…
In the effective giving community, happiness is a hot topic. Effective givers aren’t just excited about giving to make others happy. They’re also excited about the…
Even after narrowing your options down to highly-effective charities, there are plenty of organizations worthy of your support. So how do you choose? I'll tell you…
According to a report recently released by Atlas of Giving, after a stellar year of charitable donations in 2014, the outlook for this year is less…
Barbara Bonner’s book Inspiring Generosity is a delightful combination of inspiring quotes about generosity and truly inspiring stories about people who exemplify generosity. Each quote reveals…
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