In some cases, buying brand names are worth the cost. In other situations, brand names are no better than alternatives that can be purchased at a much lower price. Don’t pay for a popular brand’s advertising budget. When things are worth the extra money, pay for it. But for items such as prescription drugs, cleaning supplies, and food products – the generic is identical to the branded product.
Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is the Pastor of Galilee United Methodist Church on the Northern Neck in Edwardsville, VA. Rev. Dr. Taylor promotes best practices for financial literacy and financial empowerment in the church and leads workshops throughout Northern Virginia. Currently, she serves as the Chair of the Mission Rivers District Finance Committee. In May 2015, Rev. Dr. Taylor received her Doctor of Ministry from Virginia University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA. Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is married to Dr. David Taylor, who is also the Director of our church-based free clinic. They have two adult children and three grandchildren. In her leisure time, Rev. Dr. Taylor enjoys traveling, jogging, weightlifting, swimming, yoga, and interior decorating. In May 2015, Rev. Dr. Taylor received her Doctor of Ministry from Virginia University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Virginia. Rev. Dr. Taylor was born and raised in New York City and recently discovered her ancestral roots in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa. Rev. Dr. Donna Taylor is married to David Taylor and they have a son and a daughter. Their daughter is an airline professional and son is a retired Naval Officer with three children. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling, reading, swimming, writing poetry, crocheting and spending time with her family.
