Welcome to SteveLear.org!

AN INTERACTIVE LEARNING CENTER FOR PERSONAL FINANCE, LEADERSHIP, AND
GENEROSITY

Vision

My vision is to transform lives by creating a forum for people deeply invested in personal growth, financial capability, and thriving communities. I hope our journey together is inspirational and motivational. Let’s begin!

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January 17, 2025

Defining Generosity

Both Paul Odegaard, a Philanthropic Advisor at The Minneapolis Foundation, and Steve Lear, a Financial Advisor, help clients with generosity planning. We asked them to share their definitions of generosity with us in the following reflection.

January 8, 2025

Your Generosity Strategy: How Much to Give?

To answer this question, you need a clear understanding of your finances. Follow these simple guidelines to build giving into your budget and make generosity a habit!

January 3, 2025

A New Take on the Art of Giving

How do you become a good giver? Follow these principles to take your generosity to the next level!

December 17, 2024

Meet The Team!

Our goal at SteveLear.org is ambitious: to help repair the world. And behind every big dream is a great team! Please view the charts illustrating our Core Team’s roles and the exciting projects we’re working on with our Intern Team.

December 13, 2024

Service Spotlight

Innovative. Strategic. Insightful. Collaborative. These are the first words I think of when describing a favorite colleague of mine for the past 40 years.

December 3, 2024

Help Transform Financial Education in Minnesota

Since June 2022, I have proudly partnered with the Minnesota Council on Economic Education (MCEE) to champion a crucial initiative: ensuring every student in Minnesota has equal access to financial literacy education.