Making cents

Why did I choose this name for my blog?

1. The play on words captures my love of language.
2. To "make sense" of my life, I need to understand my relationship with money.
3. Raising $100,000 for a Civic Ventures Purpose Prize can begin with just a few cents.

This week I will set up a "deposits-only" bank account and begin to track donations.  Check back later this week to find out how to contribute!

Here is my commitment:  Every time someone joins my Send Out Cards team, I will add $50 to the Purpose Prize fund.  So by doing well, I will also be doing good--making a difference, making change.

Hey, "making change" is another great metaphor related to life and money.  See, isn't this fun?

Send Out Cards is my "encore career" and an amazing company with an online system that helps you keep in touch with everyone who matters.  Take advantage of my 30-day gift account, which comes with 5 greeting cards with your personal note (printed, stamped and mailed for you) and learn more about Send Out Cards at www.sendoutcards.com/janetostrov

Looking for your own encore career?  I recommend ENCORE: Finding Work that Matters in the Second Half of Life, by Marc Freedman, Founder of Civic Ventures and Co-Founder of The Purpose Prize.