# 4049: Ways To Help Others Without Hurting Your Own Finances by Vekevia Tillman-Jones with Financial Finesse

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Podcast: [Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043)
Published: 2026-06-14T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4049: Vekevia Tillman-Jones explores how generous people can continue making a difference without sacrificing their own financial security. She shows that by offering time, guidance, and practical support instead of always giving money, you can empower others while still protecting your emergency savings and long-term goals. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2018/09/06/ways-to-help-others-without-hurting-your-own-finances/ Quotes to ponder: "Sometimes all a person really needs is a caring friend to empower them to get on their feet and hold them accountable for taking the steps to helping themselves." "Helping others and giving back can bring great joy and a sense of purpose, so keep that up but remember to make sure you are financially sound first." "If you typically give cash donations or pay people’s bills for them, don’t forget that giving your time can be just as beneficial as giving actual cash." Episode references: Social Security Disability Benefits: https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap Unemployment Insurance Benefits: https://www.usa.gov/unemployment-benefits United Way: https://www.unitedway.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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