The sales are starting, the stores are open late, and many of us are gearing up to spend more money than we actually have in a holiday season with deep roots in religion. We explore the turmoil many of us experience with money in our day-to-day lives — and how we might work towards a moral and practical balance for ourselves and the next generation.
As part of the Share-Save-Spend curriculum, this series of flash cards contains 101 questions that will get you and your family to examine the decisions you make and the way you approach them. Take a look and tell us what you think.
» "The Formative Influences" (mp3, 7:01)
In this audio clip not aired, Dungan talks about his upbringing, a natural blend of religion and finances.
» "Making a Change" (mp3, 4:52)
Dungan worked in lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001, where he witnessed the destruction of the World Trade Center. He considers that disastrous event a turning point in his thinking about consumerism, and discovered a new role for himself as a financial planner.
Dungan is a financial educator and president of Share-Save-Spend, an organization that helps people develop healthy financial habits.
Host/Producer: Krista Tippett
Managing Producer: Kate Moos
Senior Producer: Mitch Hanley
Consulting Editor: Bill Buzenberg
Producer: Colleen Scheck
Associate Producer: Shiraz Janjua
Online Editor/Web Producer: Trent Gilliss
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