Financial Wellness Minute: Season of Giving

Get smarter about your money with this Financial Wellness Minute. I'm Patrick Voigt, manager from the Detroit Lakes Office of Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union. We live in a generous state, over 41% of Minnesotans volunteer each year and in 2021 66% of us donated over $25 in cash to charities. Here are some suggestions when looking to volunteer or donate to an organization:

1. Does the organization align with your values and/or passions?
2. Look for organizations that have a direct impact on your community and efficiently utilize their resources. Websites such as guidestar.org, charitynavigator.org or the IRS can help you research organizations before you donate or volunteer.
3. As a family discuss and research charitable organizations. Then volunteer together which could become a traditional during the holidays and beyond.
4. Consider purchasing gifts that give back.
5. Now through Christmas Eve, drop your spare change into the Salvation Army Red kettle.

By giving thoughtfully, you can create meaningful change and positively impact the world around you Want to know more or have a weekly financial wellness tip sent to you? Sign up at mmfcu.org or contact your local Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union Office. Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union is federally insured by the NCUA and we are an equal housing lender. 1. https://www.startribune.com/