ways to give thanks and pay it forward

Ways to Give Thanks and Pay It Forward

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Join our #CreditChat every Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET. This week, the community shared some great tips on ways to

give thanks to others and continue paying it forward.

ex.pn/giveback

http://www.experian.com/blogs/news/about/ways-give-thanks-pay-forward/


How do you give back to your community?

CARE is all about giving back. We have bankruptcy professionals who

give their time to teach students about financial literacy.


CARE@care4yourfuture

Experian gives back by organizing volunteer activities and offering

donation matching programs!


Andrew Luu @andrewluu1

Giving back is baked into our mission: to help community banks and credit unions help grow communities.


Kasasa@Kasasa

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Compare Cards is passionate about students and not going into debt. We conduct a monthly $2500 scholarship!


Compare Cards@CompareCards

Our awesome members have been helping us raise money for Eleventh Hour Rescue in Morris

County!


Paul Moyer@SavingFreak


What are some ways to give thanksto those around us?

A small gift, volunteering your time or charitable donations are all great

ways to give thanks during the holidays.



It’s amazing what a few minutes of dedicated time can do. Pull someone

aside and thank them for how they’ve helped you.


Kasasa@Kasasa

Always say thank you, smile, give extra tips during the holidays and do on to others as you

want to be done to you!


Cary Carbonaro, CFP@CaryCarbonaro

Simply telling people that you appreciate them doing something small

is but a rare thing for many people.


Money Crashers @MoneyCrashers

Smile at a stranger. You never know how far that will go with someone. It

can make their entire day!


Pica Credit Union@PicaCreditUnion


Why is giving thanks important?

You need to have an attitude of gratitude and always count the

blessings you have.



Because you are able to better recognize and are more grateful for all

of the blessings and resources you have.




CordiaGrad@CordiaGrad

It’s important to show the people in your life that you care for and appreciate them.

It helps us realize we have so many things to be grateful for. It should be practiced

everyday, not just on Thanksgiving.


MyMoneyCoach.ca@mymoneycoach_ca

Gratitude and giving back are the key ingredients to success.


Kasasa @Kasasa


What are the different ways we cangive back to our communities?

Volunteer! Donate! Spread good messages and causes! Experian

volunteered 7000 hours and gave $1 million to nonprofits in FY15.


Andrew Luu@andrewluu1

Donating your time to teach valuable skills.


Kasasa@Kasasa



Make a donation or volunteer time to a local organization that is making a difference in your community.

When you shop for Thanksgiving dinner, buy a little extra for the local

foodbank.


Rod Griffin@Rod_Griffin

If you aren’t in the financial position to donate money or goods to those in need, try mentoring or volunteering.


Cordia Grad@CordiaGrad


How can parents get their kids involved in charitable giving?

Have your kids volunteer with you to show them the importance of charitable

giving. Lead by example for your kids.


CARE @care4yourfuture

There really is no feeling like giving back, and if that creeps in at a young age, it will surely have an impact as

they grow.


Kasasa@Kasasa

Let them choose charities that benefit other kids who are not as fortunate. They can see how the gift

makes a big difference.



The best ways to encourage kindness in children are paradigm changes. Take them outside of their world and show

them how others live.


Fabiola Johnson@PHAVZ

Make them a part of it from the start. My girls started donating clothes

and toys as youngsters.


Leah Ingram@suddenlyfrugal


How can you find out about organizations in need?

Ask around in your neighborhood. Go to a community center, church or local

government agency to see who needs help.



Talk to local churches. They are usually connected to many of the

local charities that are in need.


Paul Moyer @SavingFreak


Kasasa@Kasasa

Because there are so many out there, take a look at Charity Navigator to help find the right one for you.

Call your local chamber of commerce.


Rod Griffin @Rod_Griffin


Before donating money, how can you verify the organization is legit?

Check out GiveWell for a list of charities that really stand out.


Kasasa@Kasasa

For a quick charity check, try BBB Wise Giving Alliance. Make sure your

charity is legit, then give.


KOFE@KOFETIME


Dr. Barbara O’Neill@moneytalk1

Donate money only to charities you know are

registered with the IRS. Check their 990 form at GuideStar.

The best way to check is to go to GuideStar.org


Cary Carbonaro, CFP @CaryCarbonaro

GuideStar has a ton of information about nonprofits, their impact, and

mission statements.


CordiaGrad @CordiaGrad


What are some ways to supportour military?

Donating your time goes a long way. Show them that you’re there to help them through the transition stage.


Kasasa@Kasasa

Most active military would prefer that you help support their families. Find ways

to take care of a military family in your area.



Donate your time and money to veterans like Wounded Warrior Project or other such organizations.



November is Military Family Month. Support our troops by supporting their

families, like they do ours!


KOFE@KOFETIME

If veterans qualify for a TSLGI benefit, they get free financial planning advice from a qualified CFP.


Cary Carbonaro, CFP @CaryCarbonaro


How can we help those who are hungry in our communities?

Support your local food bank! There’s a year-round need for food, not just

around the holidays.


CordiaGrad@CordiaGrad

Have gift cards in your car to give to homeless people that hang

out on street corners.


Ashley Jacobs@wisebread

Support your local food bank! There’s a year-round need for food, not just around the holidays.

Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ETKasasa @Kasasa

#CreditChat

Volunteer time at a food bank or kitchen. It is such an important time for

these charities and they need help.



Libraries hold year-round food drives.


KOFE @KOFETIME


Do you have any final tips for giving thanks and paying it

forward this holiday season?

Be genuine and be present when giving back.


Kasasa @Kasasa

Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ETAshley Jacobs @wisebread

#CreditChat

You don’t have to be rich to give or pay it forward. Your time is just as valuable as your money.

Don’t limit giving thanks and paying it forward to just the holidays of the

year. Do it year-round and great things will happen.



Be grateful for what you have! Be kind and compassionate! Give freely of yourself and remember to always smile with a kind

heart.




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