April 2009

Living in a Generous Community

MFC promotes generosity through the use of video.

We have developed two new short (and shorter) videos to introduce people to the idea of generosity and to show how MFC can assist them in the understanding and practice of faithful, joyful, giving. To view the videos online, click here.

What does it mean to live in a generous community?

Nathan Dungan asked attendees at MFC's Annual General Meeting (Calgary, AB, April 16-18, 2009). "That question is critical for these times," says Dungan, founder and president of Share Save Spend and author of Prodigal Sons and Material Girls. Dungan encouraged the audience never to underestimate the impact of a conversation that may change the money trajectory of a young person's life. Click here for the first in a three-part series based on Dungan's presentation.

The pain of no Will: a testimony

Karen is adamant that every adult needs to prepare Powers of Attorney and Will documents, especially if they love their family. Having watched her mother struggle with tough decisions after her uncle's sudden stroke and eventual death, Karen and her husband Dale have resolved that they will never place their family members in a similar situation. Click here to read more.

The cost of intestacy: Powers of Attorney

   1. Be smart: understand the need for an estate plan
   2. Get the right people to follow through
   3. Know your assets and liabilities
   4. Know your distribution plans
   5. Consult with MFC and get a rebate worth up to $200

Will you or Will you not?

MFC would like to know more about the general state of Wills and estate plans from our readers. Your participation in this short, blind (i.e. no contact information is collected) survey consisting of six easy-to-answer questions will help us help others better. The results in the next Generous Living. Click here to start the survey. (Sorry, the survey is completed.)

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