Feel Good Inc: 7 Reasons Giving Money is Better Than Saving

When we're focusing on getting out of debt, we start to think about money all the time. How can I save more? Should I get the $7 entree or the $9 entree? You can really drive yourself nuts with that! You fret and worry, worry and fret, and you find that you're thinking about money for no good reason at all. It's a little selfish, to be honest. You don't have to be selfish when you're getting out of debt. You can be generous. In fact, being more generous when you're in dire straights can actually be better than trying to skimp and save. Click through for 7 reasons giving money is better than saving! -By Kathleen O'Malley

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