Episode 29: It's Not About You This Holiday Season

Hello everybody! Today’s is short and sweet. We are in the thick of the holiday season! Remember that this time of year isn’t about giving (or receiving) tangible gifts; it’s about giving and cultivating relationships with the people you love and care about the most. Think about it, what are some of your fondest memories during this time of year? Is it the biggest toy you received or the time you spent with your favorite people? No one’s asking you to be Ebenezer Scrooge- we can still give, but don’t use the “I can’t afford it” excuse to show you’re thinking of others. There are infinite ways to show your appreciation for the people in your life without spending googabs of coinage. We get it! Sending cards, cute snacks, a drink shows thought! Think about someone other than yourself.

Ya’ll…this is indeed the season of giving and if you are truly about this money, ya’ll better be about this giving life. There are people who wish they had the life you currently have. Show your appreciation for your lifestyle by giving to a cause that helped shape you. Love pets? Children? Education?  There are PLENTY of organizations to support. You say you don’t have the coins? No one’s asking you to start foundations and be on your #OprahStatus; however, if you’re really about this money, you need to incorporate practices of the wealthy. Wealthy people donate to causes! Five dollars goes a much longer way than $0. Your money, no matter the quantity, matters. Always remember that. Additionally, charitable donations help relieve tax burdens during tax time. For my higher earners, charitable donations help reduce how much you owe at the end of the year. In order to get this money, you have to give this money!

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