I want to give back! How do I afford it?

About this episode

The episode discusses how to afford giving back through donations and time, featuring insights from personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary.

Donating money can induce anxiety if you’re not sure how to afford it or feel pressured into doing so by the people around you.  Host Cristina Quinn talks to Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary about how to give back, whether it’s through money or time. Singletary reminds us that there’s always a way to give. She explains how to think through where you want to give, how to afford it and how to commit to giving year-round.  Michelle Singletary also shares her personal experiences and passion for why she gives, how to make sure you’re giving to a legitimate charity, and what you will experience when you give back.  For more of her work, sign up for her Color of Money newsletter and follow her on Instagram .  Subscribe to The Washington Post or connect your subscription in Apple Podcasts .

People in this episode

Host: Cristina Quinn

Guest: Michelle Singletary

Topics covered

• donation
• personal finance
• charity
• giving back
• financial advice

Keywords

• donating money
• afford giving
• legitimate charity
• commit to giving
• personal experiences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Washington Post

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