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Are Donor-Advised Funds a Good Idea for Charitable Donations? Donating & Volunteering February 15th, 2024
As complex as you can make your finances, it comes down to two simple levers: income and spending. It's much…
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What’s the Best Way To Donate to a Charity? Donating & Volunteering December 5th, 2023
I want to donate to charity but I'm not sure about the most effective donation method. What's the best way…
Clark's Christmas Kids
Clark’s Christmas Kids 2023 Donating & Volunteering December 1st, 2023
It’s our 33rd year for Clark’s Christmas Kids! With more than 10,000 children currently in foster care, we need you…
The Best Ways To Donate Old Eyeglasses
The Best Ways To Donate Old Eyeglasses Donating & Volunteering September 22nd, 2022
If your prescription has recently changed or you just got a new pair of eyeglasses, you may be wondering what…
The best and worst charities for your donations
The best and worst charities for your donations Donating & Volunteering December 11th, 2018
The end of the year is quickly approaching, and charities are scrambling to ask for year-end donations. More than 1/3 of annual charitable…
Donating old cars, computers & cell phones
Donating old cars, computers & cell phones Donating & Volunteering August 6th, 2018
There are several organizations that will take your old vehicle and put the money to good use. Donate your car:…
How to optimize tax deductions when you donate stuff
How to optimize tax deductions when you donate stuff Money & Credit May 22nd, 2018
Spring and summer are the seasons for renewal, which for many of us means getting our homes in tip top…
How to Give Effectively After the Devastating Nepal Earthquake
How to Give Effectively After the Devastating Nepal Earthquake Donating & Volunteering March 22nd, 2017
After the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal this weekend many across America and the world are wondering how they can…
Natural disasters bring out the bogus relief charities
Natural disasters bring out the bogus relief charities Scams & Rip-Offs March 22nd, 2017
RIP-OFF ALERT: Anytime there is a tragedy in the world, you see how generous humans being are.  I recently shared…
Breaking Scam Alert: Ice Bucket Challenge Email Scam
Breaking Scam Alert: Ice Bucket Challenge Email Scam Scams & Rip-Offs March 22nd, 2017
Time and time again, Americans prove themselves to be the most generous people on planet Earth. But I don't want…