Financial & Behavioral

Impact Philanthrophy

Your generosity is more powerful than you realize. And it can pay off in more ways than you know.

When you support the causes you care about, your giving can make a difference and solve real problems in the world. But that’s not all it can do.

It can also have positive impacts on you. And that goes far beyond the warm glow and happy feelings you get when you give. In fact, researchers have linked giving to several health benefits — like lower blood pressure and stress levels and higher self-esteem. (1)

They’ve even found that generosity can help us live longer, more satisfying lives. (1) So, how can we unlock all that power of our generosity?

By giving in impactful ways that support our values and our vision of a better world.

Check out this month’s Visual Insights Newsletter for more details!

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An Antidote for Unhappiness?

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We all have a picture in our heads of the way the world is supposed to be.

In our minds, other drivers are predictable.

Our income is higher. Our taxes are lower.

And the world around us behaves in a way that makes sense to us.

So, what do we do when things don’t work out as expected?

A simple exercise could hold an answer.

I made a short video talking about how you can use this antidote to frustration and unhappiness in your own life.

Financial Literacy Quiz!

How financially literate are you? How much do you really know about interest rates and inflation? What about financial risk?

Only about 1 in 3 folks can score 80% on a simple financial literacy quiz, and only 7% answer every question right.(1)

So, how will you measure up? Can you beat 93% of your fellow Americans?

A simple financial literacy quiz can really put your money smarts to the test. It’s a quick and easy way to see what you really know about the basics of finance — and if there are any gaps in your knowledge.

It’s just six questions: Click here to take the quiz!

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3 Short-Term Strategies for Long-Term Wins

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As post-pandemic life starts to return to “normal,” we’re starting to look toward our long-term goals again. Alas, uncertainty remains.

So, how do we bring the long run into focus without getting derailed by the short run?

I made a quick video discussing 3 strategies you can use in the short term to help you win in the long term!