How to Give Wisely to a Charity

How to Give Wisely to a Charity
Doing a little homework about a charity helps you know where your money is going while also reducing the risk of getting scammed. PHILIPIMAGE/Shutterstock
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It’s that time of year again—everyone wants your money. Brace yourself for more dinnertime phone calls and mailbox solicitations.

Those kinds of things used to bother me. So did the collection plate at church. I felt guilty because no matter how much money we made, there was never enough to give away. And with all the debt my family had, how could I be expected to help others?

Mary Hunt
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