# Why Giving Money Can Do More Harm Than Good

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Podcast: [The Death Readiness Podcast: Not your dad’s estate planning podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-death-readiness-podcast-not-your-dad-s-estate-planning-podcast-7159546)
Published: 2026-03-17T16:18:00+00:00
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## Resource

A viral GoFundMe campaign for a DooDash delivery driver reminds us that generosity, while beautiful, can have unintended consequences. In this episode, Jill walks through real-life examples from her law practice to explain how giving money, especially to someone receiving government benefits, can sometimes do more harm than good. Thoughtful generosity often requires slowing down and understanding the full picture.

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