Is Philanthropy Good for Capitalism?

Is Philanthropy Good for Capitalism?

Is Philanthropy good for capitalism? In 2013 Zoltan J. Acs wrote the book Why Philanthropy matters.  It explores the benefits of Philanthropy on the US economy; “…philanthropy as an underappreciated force in capitalism, measures its critical influence on the free-market system, and demonstrates how American philanthropy could serve as a model for the productive reinvestment…

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Charles Sullivan- A Legacy of Football, Entertainment & Medicine

Charles Sullivan

Charles Sullivan, A Legacy of Football, interview transcript, by Alan Olsen for The American Dreams Show: Alan Olsen: Can you share a little about your background with us? Charles Sullivan: Yes, my late father during the Second World War was assigned to the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. And he was director of public…

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Jory Mack- Reno Solar

Jory Mack

Jory Mack, Reno Solar, interview transcript, by Alan Olsen for The American Dreams Show: Alan Olsen: Can you share a little about your background and how your company, Reno Solar came about? Jory Mack: I was working at a gym and had a friend that, that wanted to be partners. I basically I quit the…

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Kindness Returns Good Fortune

Power in Kindness

Kindness returns good fortune, sometimes…  Fairy tales are enjoyable and entertaining, and they can also serve as life lessons, particularly about kindness. This one from Grimms’ Fairy Tales titled, The Three Little Men In The Woods, is just one example of how fairy tales help children, and even adults, learn from stories. One Kindness Story…

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Life’s Wisdom, with Alan Brown Movie Producer

Alan Brown

Alan Brown, Life’s Wisdom, interview transcript, by Alan Olsen for The American Dreams Show: Alan Olsen: So, Alan, you’ve done quite a bit throughout your life. But I’d like you to take us through a timeline of some of the projects that you’ve worked on and, and what led you into that. Let’s start out…

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Will Biden’s Presidency Change Your Tax and Estate Plan

Will Biden's Presidency Change Your Tax and Estate Plan

Will Biden’s Presidency Change Your Tax and Estate Plan One of the complexities of estate planning is that the rules of the game are always changing. Right now we’re in the middle of the presidential election between Trump and Biden, and whoever wins is definitely going to have an impact on your wallet for years…

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Gemstone as Investments?

Gemstones As Investments

Gemstone as Investments? For the past several days, Marc Anthony has been given the highest level of stately treatment as he sits in the court of Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt. Despite the grandeur of the banquets, Cleopatra has shown nothing but disdain. She is quick to disregard the roasting of the eight wild…

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The Personal Rewards of Philanthropy

Philanthropy rewards

The personal rewards of philanthropy can be enjoyed by anyone.  The best part of philanthropy is how it appeals to our finer feelings.  Watching the joy our gifts of means and time brings to others deposits a feeling of euphoria in the heart that feels unlike anything else. The following story told by theologian Gordon…

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Dreams Should Not Have Limits

I believe that dreams should not have limits. Basic Dreams Family, education, career, prosperity and back to the family; when we determine the cornerstones of our lives, we don’t choose randomly; rather we begin with a clear vision of how we want our lives to be.  When we are young, we dream of the impossible,…

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Strengthen Your Estate Plan by Strengthening Your Marriage

marriage, estate plan, strengthen

Strengthen your estate plan by strengthening your marriage.  Rarely would one go into marriage planning to get a divorce, however right now that’s how almost half of all marriages end. It doesn’t matter if one or both parties are starving students or one or both receive extensive support from their respective wealthy family offices, the…

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