How can I celebrate Christmas without going overboard — or over budget? Our society is especially good at focusing on the externals of Christmas. Some stores have their Christmas aisles all ready to ...

There is no time like the present to think more about others than oneself. Give generously in all you do: your time, energy, enthusiasm, caring and financial impact. Your company, clients, community ...

A bank transfer or a cheque might not seem like the most thoughtful present to receive on Christmas Day, but a financial gift could be hugely appreciated by children or grandchildren who are planning ...

Generosity can become an automatic response when you practice gratitude and recognize abundance. Giving can either come from a sense of obligation, which is depleting, or from a feeling of abundance, ...

At this time reserved for joy and merriment, this year brings more challenges than cheer for many Long Islanders. The government shutdown illustrated in stark ways just how many fellow Long Islanders ...

It's the time of year when people acknowledge things to be thankful for. The time of year when they count their blessings. The announcement a week ago that the Board of Regents approved a new bachelor ...