Posts Tagged ‘spending’

Conscious Consumerism is…

Friday, July 8th, 2011

Conscious consumerism is being aware of where your money really ends up when you spend it. It’s the practice of purchasing goods and services that the consumer (you) considers to be produced in an ethical manner.

Money leaves a social and environmental footprint wherever it goes. So if a company makes a habit of spilling oil in the ocean or refusing to give its employees benefits, you’re unknowingly saying “yes!” to all that by purchasing their stuff.

On the flip-side, conscious consumers are aware of all this and avoid products that do harm to or exploit humans, animals or the natural environment. They not only favor ethical products but also boycott merchandise and companies that act unscrupulously.

How do your values influence your spending?

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

A lot of different things can influence how you spend your money – your account balance, your blood sugar level, the weather. But one of the most important and overlooked factors is your personal set of values. That’s right. Values.

Take this quick quiz and see how you stack up against others (who may have similar values to yours) when it comes to how you spend your money.

Now look at your last bank or credit card statement. What portion of your money goes to experiences? How about material objects? What kind of experiences and objects do you tend to spend the most money on?

Do you spend real money on unreal things?

Friday, January 14th, 2011

Apparently a lot of teens do! Check it out: http://bit.ly/iiJFbK

What’s a few billion here and there?

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010

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  • Bill Gates net worth: $40 billion
  • Amount donated to charity by Americans in 2008: $308 billion
  • Wall Street bonuses in 2009: $114 billion
  • Interest per year on the U.S. budget deficit: $199 billion

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A Budget is…

Monday, November 16th, 2009

A budget is an estimate of income and spending over a certain period of time.  In other words, a budget is a way for you to figure out how much you can spend each month, or for however long you want, without running out of money.

A Deficit is…

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

A deficit is a term that describes the phrase “you owe more than you have.” It can also relate to losing more than winning, or spending more than you are making.