Episode 174: Donor-Advised Funds: A Smart Way to Give to Charity?

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Grow Your Wealthy Mindset, we dive into donor-advised funds (DAFs)—a powerful but often overlooked tool for charitable giving.You’ll learn:What a donor-advised fund is and how it worksWhy donating appreciated assets (like stock) may be smarter than giving cashThe benefits and downsides of using a DAFHow Fidelity, Schwab, and Vanguard’s donor-advised funds compareWhen a DAF might make sense in your own financial or estate planningWhether you’re already a generous giver or want to maximize the impact of your future donations, this episode will help you understand whether a donor-advised fund belongs in your financial toolkit.Resources Mentioned:Fidelity Charitable: https://www.fidelitycharitable.orgDAFgiving360™ (Schwab): https://www.schwabcharitable.orgVanguard Charitable: https://www.vanguardcharitable.orgDaffy https://daffy.orgCharityvest https://www.charityvest.org/ https://inequality.org/article/top-public-charities-dafs/Please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite Podcasting platform. Get 12 Financial Mistakes that Keep Physicians from Building Wealth at https://www.growyourwealthymindset.com/12financialmistakesIf you want to start your path to financial freedom, start with the Financial Freedom Workbook. Download your free copy today at https://www.GrowYourWealthyMindset.com/fiworkbookDr. Elisa Chiang is  a physician and money coach who helps other doctors reach their financial goals by mastering their money mindset through personalized 1:1 coaching .You can learn more about Elisa at her website or follow her on social media.Website: https://ww.GrowYourWealthyMindset.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/GrowYourWealthyMindsetFacebook https://www.facebook.com/ElisaChianghttps://www.facebook.com/GrowYourWealthyMindsetYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WealthyMindsetMDLinked In: www.linkedin.com/in/ElisaChiang Disclaimer: The content provided in the Grow Your Wealthy Mindset Podcast...