Money Quotient Blog

Although donations are on the rise, charitable giving is still 5 percent below pre-recession figures.  With ongoing concern about a slow economic recovery and extreme market turbulence, donors (and potential donors) are justifiably concerned that their charitable contributions be used effectively and efficiently.

Fortunately, in this age of information technology, many good . . . → Read More: Intentional Giving

Veteran Licensee and M.Q. Advisory Board President, Michael Kay, CFP®, is a regular contributor to the Psychology Today Blog. In his recent “Financial Focus” post, Michael laments the destruction of Oklahoma’s tornados, while celebrating the ability for people to find value and support each other throughout tragedy. He likens the turmoil to the financial storms that . . . → Read More: A Harsh Reminder: Lessons Learned Amidst the Rubble

We all strive to be happy. Can you actually make yourself happier and perhaps positively influence clients with your happiness? According to researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D., you can, with intentional effort, enable your happiness and sustain it long-term.

For many years, the prevailing theory was that individuals have a genetically determined happiness set point. In other words, . . . → Read More: Increasing Long-Term Happiness

Although our world has changed dramatically since Dr. Stephen R. Covey published The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People in 1989, his internationally successful motivational guide continues to be recognized as one of the best nonfiction business books. Even if you once read Covey’s book and perhaps live by the Seven Habits, it may be enjoyable . . . → Read More: Are You in the Habit of Being Effective?

“We have repeatedly found that those who pursue all three domains—pleasure, engagement, and meaning—have by far the most life satisfaction, with engagement and meaning far and away the biggest contributors to fulfillment.”

-Martin Seligman

For most of its history, the field of psychology focused on identifying and treating mental disorders. While an incredibly worthy and important pursuit, . . . → Read More: Testing Your Strengths and Virtues