Pay it Forward & Giving Back
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The panel included Rod Griffin: Senior Director, Consumer Education and Advocacy, Experian; Christina Roman: Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian; Forbes Advisor; Michelle L. Black: Credit Expert; Take Charge America; Lawrence D. Sprung: CFP® President of Mitlin Financial, Inc; Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert and Consumer Finance Analyst for U.S. News; Paulina Likos: Investing Reporter at U.S. News; Alicia R. Hudnett Reiss: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Leslie H. Tayne, Esq: Founder and Managing Director of Tayne Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a The Law Offices of Leslie H. Tayne, P.C.).
Questions We Discussed:
Q1: What are the benefits of giving back and paying it forward?
Q2: What are some of your favorite causes to support?
Q3: What are some simple acts of kindness and thoughtful gestures that can make a big impact?
Q4: How can you give back and be charitable on a tight budget?
Q5: What are some ways to raise awareness for a cause?
Q6: What are some safe ways to serve your community during the coronavirus pandemic?
Q7: How do you make sure that a charity you’re about to donate to is legit?
Q8: What is the most memorable act of kindness you have ever received or witnessed?
Q9: How can you inspire kids to be generous?
Q10: Any final thoughts on giving back and paying it forward?
Retweet these insights from our community:
A1: Giving back creates a sense of cooperation and community that strengthens our ties to one another and encourages positive social interaction with like-minded people, which is important to our overall health and happiness. #CreditChat
— Financial Beginnings USA (@finbeg) August 19, 2020
A3: Smiles are contagious and free! Sometimes this simple act of kindness can make someone’s day. #creditchat
— Paulina Likos (@Paulina_Likos) August 19, 2020
A4: Giving back and being charitable doesn’t always mean donating money, especially if that’s not in your budget. Donating canned items to a local food bank or donating old clothes to a homeless shelter are also great ways to give back! #CreditChat
— American Consumer Credit Counseling (@ACCC_TalkCents) August 19, 2020
A5: With so many Americans at home and online these days, social media is a great way to connect with like-minded individuals. Create accounts for your cause on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Start engaging with people and related communities! #CreditChat
— Financial Beginnings USA (@finbeg) August 19, 2020
A6a. If you’re in a position to be able to donate financially, choose local charities so you know your money is going directly to help people in your own community. #creditchat
— Take Charge America (@TCAsolutions) August 19, 2020
A7. Charity Navigator @CharityNav is great way to check on a charity. Charity Navigator's rating system examines two broad areas of a charity's performance; their Financial Health and their Accountability and Transparency. #CreditChat https://t.co/PrruMQe17e
— Larry Sprung, CFP® (@Lawrence_Sprung) August 19, 2020
A9. Set an example for your kids to be generous. Being a role model is the best way to inspire your kids. #creditchat
— FTWCCU (@FTWCCU) August 19, 2020
A10: Right now, many feel isolated. Show kindness and give from the heart without any expectation of getting something in return. That can mean financial donations or the gift of your time. #creditchat https://t.co/VsEDwxaCXR
— Beverly Harzog (@BeverlyHarzog) August 19, 2020