Lots of people give money every once in a while—usually when someone asks for it. But the real power in giving comes when you give every month to the same causes. The best kind of giving adds up, little by little, month to month, year to year, like a savings account. But with giving, you’re saving more than money. If you’d like to give a portion of your income regularly, here are some steps to help you get started.
GETTING STARTED
1. PICK A PERCENTAGE
Choose a percentage of your income that you’d like to give each month. Work with that bonehead-easy budget I showed you to make sure that you can afford the amount you commit to. ..more