Charitable Giving Is an Investment in Yourself and Others

You may be bracing for that early December feeling — a crisp chill in the air, the jingling of bells, and a mailbox overfilled with donation requests from charitable organizations. As an American, you will probably be in a giving mood as the United States is one of the most charitable nations, giving away over […]

The Economic Impact of a Natural Disaster

Between recent Hurricanes Irma, Harvey, Maria, not to mention an array of hailstorms, earthquakes and fires that have plagued the non-coastal areas of the country, it’s hard to deny that the US has been under an onslaught of natural disasters. That said, it’s worth examining the economic ripples of these disasters.  The short-term economic effects […]