Easy Ways to Pay It Forward

While we’re firm believers that you should be kind to people every day, but around World Kindness Day, we think it’d be a good idea to be extra nice to the people you encounter. The best part is, it takes very little effort to be kind to someone. If you’re stuck on how, these are some easy ways to pay it forward.

• Donate something anonymously to someone in need.
• Invite a neighbor over for dinner at your house.
• Donate some extra food to your local food bank.
• Donate your old clothes to a homeless shelter or other charitable organization.
• Pay for a stranger’s coffee.
• Do yard work for someone who can’t do it themselves.
• Visit people in the hospital who may usually not have any visitors.
• Volunteer at an animal shelter.
• Offer to coach a kids’ sports team.
• Buy your coworker or friend lunch.
• Send someone flowers or an Edible Arrangement to cheer them up.
• Pick up stray garbage to clean up your neighborhood.
• Give someone a ride who doesn’t have a car.
• Send a thank you note to someone who was kind to you.
• Treat someone to a movie.
• Visit your parents or grandparents just to say hello.
• Donate blood.
• Support local mom-and-pop shops in your area.
• Give a stranger a compliment.
• Tell someone how much your appreciate them.
• Be the first to say “I’m sorry.”
• Smile at everyone.

At American Investment Planners LLC, we make charitable giving easy by offering multiple gifting strategies to help prepare you and those around you for bright financial futures. To schedule an appointment with one of our advisors, please call (516) 932-5130 or email info@americaninvestmentplanners.com.