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Giving Is Good for You! Jan. 16, 2019
Fundraisers and requests from charities used to bother me. So did the collection plate at church. I ... Read More
LYNDA HIRSCH ON TELEVISION -- GOSSIP Jan. 12, 2019
"Days of Our Lives" will have sands slipping through the hourglass for at least 300 days. NBC has pi... Read More
Well-Being Is Sinking, But You Can Rise Above It Jan. 08, 2019
There are January clearance sales going on all over town, including my own desk. Near the top of one... Read More
I'll Be a Little Smarter Jan. 05, 2019
DR. WALLACE: I'm 18 and a first-year student at the University of Minnesota. The fellow I'm dating i... Read More
Happy New Year: Seize This Opportunity for Growth Jan. 01, 2019
Dear Readers: Welcome to 2019! We wish each of you health and happiness. We hope this year is better... Read More
American Civic Life Tries to Make a Comeback Jan. 01, 2019
PITTSBURGH — It's just before 7 p.m. on a frigid December night, and already the Allegheny Elk... Read More
Take Their Attitude With a Grain of Salt Dec. 30, 2018
Dear Annie: I have two grown daughters. I don't know what I expected as we all grew older, but it ce... Read More
Christmas in the Aftermath of Loss Dec. 27, 2018
Christmas is a glorious time of year for most families. It is a time of visits and reconnecting with... Read More
The Generosity of Americans Dec. 27, 2018
Nine days ago (at this writing), Iraq War veteran and triple amputee Brian Kolfage launched a GoFund... Read More
An Optimist in a Pessimistic World Dec. 20, 2018
I am optimistic about America's future. That simple statement typically elicits varying expressions ... Read More
Why Not Make a Gift of Financial Education This Season? Dec. 19, 2018
Dear Readers: In the spirit of the holidays, I've been writing a lot lately about giving — esp... Read More
Forgiveness Starts With One Person Dec. 15, 2018
Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for 34 years. I love her dearly and would do anything fo... Read More
Are You Making the Most of Your Charitable Donations? Dec. 12, 2018
Please note: This article may contain outdated information about RMDs and retirement accounts due to... Read More
Exercise Generosity: 7 Gifts That Feel Good to Give Dec. 11, 2018
If you're still struggling with your holiday gift list, help is on the way. I've got a lot of swell ... Read More
Thanksgiving Fashion: Fashionable Blessings Nov. 06, 2018
There's a lot to be thankful for this season of the year when we focus on the positives in our lives... Read More
Decide Now, Benefit Now -- and Later Oct. 31, 2018
As a nation, our citizenry is getting older and older. At the turn of the century, the average perso... Read More
Volunteer to Help Others and Yourself Jul. 20, 2018
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth," said Muhammad Ali. When we find... Read More
Before and After Welfare Handouts May. 09, 2018
Before the massive growth of our welfare state, private charity was the sole option for an individua... Read More
Free the Tax Code From Special Interests Nov. 01, 2017
A big tax bill is all it takes to see how perverse and dysfunctional our government has become. Why ... Read More
Finding A True Sense Of Community In The Wake Of Hurricanes Sep. 15, 2017
Along with my wife, Gena, our hearts and prayers go out to Floridians and all those suffering from t... Read More
