charity

The US faith sector is estimated to take in about $US130 billion ($187 billion) in donations each year. In the US, as in Australia and many countries, churches primarily generate their funds for operations from the donations of their members. While ... More

Although June 30 is nearly upon us, there is still time to review your financial situation and see if there are any actions you can take that will make a difference to your tax position. The most important areas to look at before the end of the financial ... More

As we enter the festive season, we also enter the peak period for charitable giving, as many choose to focus on those less fortunate than themselves who, for whatever reason, won't be able to fully enjoy all that the Christmas season brings. Obviously ... More

When you find yourself in financial difficulty, a financial planner isn't the right person to help you. They typically only want to see you if you have lots of money. So who do you turn to? Last year around 11,000 Australians received free financial ... More

Could you survive on only $2 a day? Around 767 million people in the world do. And each May, I live on only $2 a day for five days as a fundraiser and to raise awareness about food insecurity. Oaktree is an Australian youth-run anti-poverty organisation. ... More

While Australia is usually seen as lagging other countries such as the US when it comes to charitable giving, we are starting to see a growing interest in philanthropy in this country. We are becoming more open about our philanthropic passions. There ... More

American entrepreneur and author Tim Ferriss is known for saying that a person's success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have. And many of those uncomfortable conversations revolve ... More

Do you have a cause that you are passionate about? Do you involve your children in it? Giving to a charity can strengthen families . As soon as you start giving kids money, teach them about saving part of it for a good cause. Tabitha Lovett, the general ... More

When thinking about purchasing gifts for many people these days, we are stuck with the thought, "What do you get someone who already has everything?" In recent years, rather than giving material items many people have started purchasing experiences ... More

It is never too early to start the tradition of giving. Volunteering your time as a family can provide a better perspective and understanding of the world. Have a box for small change Save $39 and buy a goat through the charity Oxfam for a family living ... More