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SPREAD THE WEALTH

It may come as a surprise that money can engender connection. But whether it’s talking about money (hello, vulnerability) or putting your dollars where your passions are, even the tricky territory of giving, receiving, or talking about money, when used skillfully, can pave the way to greater closeness. First, by financially supporting businesses you care about, you can build meaningful connections. Whether it’s a small contribution to a crowdfunding site or a larger investment in a business, putting your money behind the organizations and people you want to support is a great way to build relationships in a truly meaningful way. You truly don’t need to have a large savings account to do this. Just 10 dollars to a crowdsourced ...

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