Dec. 20, 2025

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

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

“Try This” from The Washington Post is a series of audio courses designed to jump-start the parts of life where we could all use a few pointers — with pithy, snackable solutions. The latest course is all about personal finance and giving back.

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. 

“Try This” 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. 

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. 

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