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How To Prioritize Giving in Your Life

The video below is such a terrific piece of advice. It's fantastic really. Financial guru Suze Orman fields a question from a woman who wants to know how to prioritize getting out of personal debt with giving back to the community. How much does one give to charity when their own finances need addressing? The answer she gives is not only practical, it is also a valuable philosophical lesson as well. 

Watch and see:

Friday Matinee & Weekend Project!

Below is a fantastic video promoting The Note Project, "a global movement to make the world a million times better by inspiring 1 million people to write a note of appreciation to someone who has made a difference in their lives." Watch and accept this challenge to change the world this weekend:

WayBack Machine: Modest Needs Clips for Sharing

We're going to the WayBack Machine today with a few clips from the Modest Needs archives. Below are television spots, including the first ever appearance on Modest Needs on the airwaves, that are terrific, couple-minute introductions to what we do at Modest Needs. Want to explain to someone the unique mission of Modest Needs? One of these clips is an effective, fast and easy way to spread the word:

Friday Matinee: What is Gross National Happiness?

What is Gross National Happiness, and does our country have a good amount of it? Check this terrific explanation of what GNH is, all told in under three minutes:

Friday Matinee: It's Going to Be a Good Day

Watch this short video to get inspired to do small acts that make a huge impact. Enjoy!

Friday Matinee: Back from Brink of Death, Now Giving Back

A little inspiration to send you into your weekend. This story shows how quickly someone can lose their home, their health and how when one perseveres only to give back to others, the result is tremendous:

Saturday Matinee: Turning Tragedy Into Non-Profits That Give Back

You Can Now Buy "Sorry You Lost Your Job" Sympathy Cards

When I first read the headline I thought surely it was a joke. An Onion headline? Is someone pulling an elaborate prank? 

Turns out, they are totally legitimate: Hallmark greeting cards for the unemployed. This is a real thing.

There are now "Job Loss" sections and "Recession Humor" sections in your local greeting card aisle. I'm not surprised that a company is trying to find a way to capitalize on job loss, I'm just a little surprised people are buying.

What would you think if you were recently unemployed and got a sympathy card for it from a friend? Tell us your thoughts.

Saturday Matinee: Bill Gates on Finding the Best Way to Make a Difference

I'll be the first time admit that Bill Gates isn't the most engaging speaker on the planet, but the information discussed here is certainly worth your time:

Saturday Matinee: Video Refresher

No one talks about what Modest Needs does, who it serves and why with more passion or knowledge than its founder, Dr. Keith Taylor. Today we go back to the year 2009, when Dr. Taylor met up with financial guru Dave Ramsey for a brief talk on the mission of Modest Needs. Rewind with us: