I have thought long and hard and have decided to do just the opposite of what Mrs. Kimberly Palmer thinks we should do....and not be as generous with my money...beside my church... I will be donating Nothing...Just like the Obama's last year, according to his tax records.
I have decided that since the American people have chosen a person for the most powerful job in America that does not think it's a high priority to give to his fellow man....I have decided to do the same....Also, I will be doing nothing to help this economy.
As a matter of fact I have decided to not make any big purchases for the next four years either. I needed a new car...But will be making the old one last till after 2012...even if I have to get out and push it!
I'm about as much a red white and blue American as you can get...(I have never purchased a Japanese car!) But I refuse to help the economy when it means I will be helping this administration effect it's "Change"....And what it stands for. So you liberals better start spending!...Because I'm not the only person that thinks this way.
You wanted change that makes Soviet and Chinese transplants cringe (because they know first hand what's happening here!)...You got it!
Karl
of CA
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Feb 02, 2009 11:29:27 AM
Very good reminder
Kim, these are great tips and the post is a very timely reminder.
My husband and I hope to increase our charitable giving this year and will be scrutinizing the charities to make sure the funds are put to the best possible use.
Maria -- WriterGig
of VA
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Jan 28, 2009 23:23:24 PM
Researching charities
Thanks for this posting! To research charities, there's also http://www.greatnonprofits.org/ where you can read reviews of nonprofits. The reviews are written by people with first-hand experience with the nonprofit - their clients, volunteers, board members, donors.
Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, writes about how to save money, avoid scams, manage debt, and be a savvy shopper. Send your personal finance questions to her for expert money advice.
Karl of CA @ Feb 02, 2009 11:29:27 AM
Maria -- WriterGig of VA @ Jan 28, 2009 23:23:24 PM
Shari Ilsen of CA @ Jan 28, 2009 15:44:07 PM
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