About this episode
Scott and Nick discuss practical ways to support loved ones and causes during the holidays, focusing on charitable giving and financial implications.
The holidays have a way of bringing money and meaning into the same conversation. In this episode of Real Personal Finance, Scott and Nick lean right into that. Between family gifting, charitable giving, donor-advised funds, and changes to deduction rules, this episode walks you through the most practical ways to support the people and causes you care about. It’s a great moment to pause, think about what matters, and check in on how generosity fits into your financial life. Key Takeaways &nbs...
People in this episode
Host: Scott
Guest: Nick
Topics covered
- charitable giving
- family gifting
- donor-advised funds
- deduction rules
- generosity
- financial life
Keywords
- smarter giving
- holidays
- financial life
- charitable donations
- deduction changes
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