Better to Give…
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010“It is better to give, than receive.” This phase has been spoken to us at least once in our lifetime. Recently, some of the world’s billionaires are taking this phrase to heart by pledging upwards of more than half their wealth through a program called The Giving Pledge. In these rough economic times, the world is pulling closer together. Mint.com has provided an excellent “infographic” to put this worldwide charitable donation into perspective. Click on the picture below for a larger view.
Notes of interest:
- Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett started the Giving Pledge in June of 2010.
- The Giving Pledge is estimated to grow to $600 billion (US Dollars).
- Most Impressive Stat (voted on by the DollarsDirect family): With a 9 billion (US) dollar pledge, Michael Bloomberg could supply 3 million homes with energy by windturbine, for 20 years.
Budget Plannerfrom Mint.com


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