‘Tis the season to give thanks and give back to the community! Join us and share how you showing love to those around you. This week's #CreditChat included ways to give thanks to others and continue paying it forward. The panel included: Kasasa – a national brand of free rewards checking accounts offered exclusively at community financial institutions, Amy Robles- Founder of ThinkEnriched.com, Keryl Pesce- Author of “Share This Journal,” entrepreneur, radio co-host and inspirational speaker, Jeanne Kelly- Credit Coach/Expert at Credit.com, and Rod Griffin- Director of Public Education at Experian, and Mike Delgado- Social Media Community Manager at Experian. The chat featured tips from @care4yourfuture, @andrewluu1, @Kasasa, @CompareCards, @SavingFreak, @CaryCarbonaro, @MoneyCrashers, @PicaCreditUnion, @CordiaGrad, @mymoneycoach_ca, @Rod_Griffin, @PHAVZ, @suddenlyfrugal, @KOFETIME, @moneytalk1, and @wisebread.

1. Ways to Give Thanks and Pay It Forward
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2. 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.
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3. #CreditChat
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How do you give back to your community?

4. CARE is all about giving back. We
have bankruptcy professionals who
give their time to teach students
about financial literacy.
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CARE
@care4yourfuture

5. Experian gives back by organizing
volunteer activities and offering
donation matching programs!
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Andrew Luu
@andrewluu1

6. Givingbackisbakedintoourmission:tohelpcommunity
banksandcreditunionshelpgrowcommunities.
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Kasasa
@Kasasa

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

8. Our awesome members have
been helping us raise money for
Eleventh Hour Rescue in Morris
County!
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Paul Moyer
@SavingFreak

9. #CreditChat
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What are some ways to give thanks
to those around us?

10. A small gift, volunteering your time
or charitable donations are all great
ways to give thanks during the holidays.
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CARE
@care4yourfuture

11. It’s amazing what a few minutes of
dedicated time can do. Pull someone
aside and thank them for how they’ve
helped you.
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Kasasa
@Kasasa

12. Alwayssaythankyou,smile,giveextratips
duringtheholidaysanddoontoothersasyou
wanttobedonetoyou!
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Cary Carbonaro, CFP
@CaryCarbonaro

13. Simply telling people that you
appreciate them doing something small
is but a rare thing for many people.
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Money Crashers
@MoneyCrashers

14. Smile at a stranger. You never know
how far that will go with someone. It
can make their entire day!
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Pica Credit Union
@PicaCreditUnion

15. #CreditChat
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Why is giving thanks important?

16. You need to have an attitude of
gratitude and always count the
blessings you have.
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Cary Carbonaro, CFP
@CaryCarbonaro

17. Because you are able to better
recognize and are more grateful for all
of the blessings and resources you
have.
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CARE
@care4yourfuture

18. #CreditChat
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CordiaGrad
@CordiaGrad
It’simportanttoshowthepeopleinyourlifethatyou
careforandappreciatethem.

19. It helps us realize we have so many things
to be grateful for. It should be practiced
everyday, not just on Thanksgiving.
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MyMoneyCoach.ca
@mymoneycoach_ca

20. Gratitude and giving back are the
key ingredients to success.
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Kasasa
@Kasasa

21. #CreditChat
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What are the different ways we can
give back to our communities?

22. Volunteer! Donate! Spread good
messages and causes! Experian
volunteered 7000 hours and gave $1
million to nonprofits in FY15.
#CreditChat
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Andrew Luu
@andrewluu1

23. Donating your time to teach
valuable skills.
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Kasasa
@Kasasa

24. #CreditChat
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CARE
@care4yourfuture
Makeadonationorvolunteertimetoalocal
organizationthatismakingadifferenceinyourcommunity.

25. When you shop for Thanksgiving
dinner, buy a little extra for the local
foodbank.
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Rod Griffin
@Rod_Griffin

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

27. #CreditChat
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How can parents get their kids
involved in charitable giving?

28. Have your kids volunteer with you to
show them the importance of charitable
giving. Lead by example for your kids.
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CARE
@care4yourfuture

29. 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.
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Kasasa
@Kasasa

30. Letthemchoosecharitiesthatbenefitotherkids
whoarenotasfortunate.Theycanseehowthegift
makesabigdifference.
#CreditChat
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Paul Moyer
@SavingFreak

31. The best ways to encourage kindness
in children are paradigm changes. Take
them outside of their world and show
them how others live.
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Fabiola Johnson
@PHAVZ

32. Make them a part of it from the
start. My girls started donating clothes
and toys as youngsters.
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Leah Ingram
@suddenlyfrugal

33. #CreditChat
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How can you find out about
organizations in need?

34. Ask around in your neighborhood. Go to
a community center, church or local
government agency to see who needs help.
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CARE
@care4yourfuture

35. Talk to local churches. They are
usually connected to many of the
local charities that are in need.
#CreditChat
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Paul Moyer
@SavingFreak

36. #CreditChat
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Kasasa
@Kasasa
Becausetherearesomanyoutthere,takealookat
CharityNavigatortohelpfindtherightoneforyou.

37. Call your local chamber of commerce.
#CreditChat
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Rod Griffin
@Rod_Griffin

38. #CreditChat
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Before donating money, how can you
verify the organization is legit?

39. Check out GiveWell for a list of
charities that really stand out.
#CreditChat
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Kasasa
@Kasasa

40. For a quick charity check, try BBB
Wise Giving Alliance. Make sure your
charity is legit, then give.
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KOFE
@KOFETIME

41. #CreditChat
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Dr. Barbara O’Neill
@moneytalk1
Donatemoneyonlyto
charitiesyouknoware
registeredwiththeIRS.Check
their990formatGuideStar.

42. The best way to check is to go to
GuideStar.org
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Cary Carbonaro, CFP
@CaryCarbonaro

43. GuideStar has a ton of information
about nonprofits, their impact, and
mission statements.
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CordiaGrad
@CordiaGrad

44. #CreditChat
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What are some ways to support
our military?

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

46. Most active military would prefer that
you help support their families. Find ways
to take care of a military family in your
area.
#CreditChat
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Paul Moyer
@SavingFreak

47. Donateyourtimeandmoneytoveteranslike
WoundedWarriorProjectorothersuchorganizations.
#CreditChat
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CARE
@care4yourfuture

48. November is Military Family Month.
Support our troops by supporting their
families, like they do ours!
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KOFE
@KOFETIME

49. If veterans qualify for a TSLGI
benefit, they get free financial
planning advice from a qualified CFP.
#CreditChat
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Cary Carbonaro, CFP
@CaryCarbonaro

50. #CreditChat
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How can we help those who are
hungry in our communities?

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

52. Have gift cards in your car to
give to homeless people that hang
out on street corners.
#CreditChat
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Ashley Jacobs
@wisebread

53. Supportyourlocalfoodbank!There’sayear-round
needforfood,notjustaroundtheholidays.
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Kasasa
@Kasasa
#CreditChat

54. Volunteer time at a food bank or
kitchen. It is such an important time for
these charities and they need help.
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CARE
@care4yourfuture

55. Libraries hold year-round food drives.
#CreditChat
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KOFE
@KOFETIME

56. #CreditChat
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Do you have any final tips for
giving thanks and paying it
forward this holiday season?

57. Be genuine and be present when
giving back.
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Kasasa
@Kasasa

58. Wednesdays | 3 p.m. ET
Ashley Jacobs
@wisebread
#CreditChat
Youdon’thavetoberichtogiveorpayitforward.
Yourtimeisjustasvaluableasyourmoney.

59. 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.
#CreditChat
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CARE
@care4yourfuture

60. 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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Cary Carbonaro, CFP
@CaryCarbonaro

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