Category Archives: Giving

Comparison and Time

Posted on July 28, 2017 by nickduse

Two weeks ago we posed a question, “What if we took all the time, money, and effort we spent on trying to keep up with everyone else, and started giving it away to those who really need our time, money, … Continue reading →

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What Comparison Gets You

Posted on July 14, 2017 by nickduse

When I was about 13, I was invited to Mario’s Party.  I know I’m showing my age a bit when I tell you that this had absolutely nothing to do with a video game – it hadn’t even been thought … Continue reading →

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The Real Payoff From School Loans

Posted on March 4, 2016 by nickduse

For those of us with school loans (or those of us who know someone with school loans…there, that should be everyone, right?), there are a few emotional moments when it comes to paying them off – the first tough moment … Continue reading →

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First Things First

Posted on February 12, 2016 by nickduse

Starting to spend that tax refund (at least in your head?) Had an unexpected financial gift come your way? While it may not happen as often as we like, it is a really nice thing to have a little (or, … Continue reading →

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Guaranteed Investment

Posted on May 10, 2012 by nickduse

Last Friday I had the tremendous opportunity to talk about personal finance with a group of recent college graduates for a few hours.  We had a great time (well, I did…hopefully they did as well).  They were engaged and asked … Continue reading →

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Got a Plan…To Give?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by nickduse

Working with middle schoolers at my church on a trip to the beach years ago (in January, that’s important here), a group of them wanted to spontaneously jump into the ocean – something about a polar bear club. Although I … Continue reading →

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