Blessing Of Giving

I’m Miriam Neff, and I’m Valerie Neff Hogan, with Wise Women Managing Money.

M Jesus stated that it is more blessed to give than receive. Acts 29: 35.  Just how generous are we?  95.4% of Americans give to charity.

V Those who earn less give a higher percentage of their income.  Families earning under $20,000 annually give 4.6 %, Those earning between $50,000 and $100,000 give 2.5% or less.  Above $100,000 that percent rises again.  Where you give reveals what you value. 

M 32 % of charitable giving goes to faith-based organizations.  Other worthwhile possibilities include health research, hospitals, shelters and more. Of course, we encourage charitable giving.