A charity that sends only 5% of donations directly to its stated cause can make the heart sink a little. People give money expecting help to reach someone in need, but numbers sometimes tell a stranger story. Not all nonprofits that spend little … [Read more...] about Is Your Charity Only Giving 5% to the Cause?
Giving to charity should feel good. It’s a way to help others and make a difference. But sometimes, even with the best intentions, you can come across as rude instead of generous. Small mistakes can send the wrong message. People notice more than you … [Read more...] about 9 Charity Mistakes That Make You Look Rude Instead of Generous
Doing good feels right. Most of us want to help others, whether it’s lending money to a friend, volunteering our time, or supporting a cause we believe in. But sometimes, even the best intentions can backfire—especially when money is involved. … [Read more...] about 10 Good Deeds That Ended in Financial Disaster
When disaster strikes or a crisis unfolds, our first instinct is often to help. For many, that means reaching for a credit card and donating to a charity that promises to make a difference. But what if your well-intentioned gift actually makes things … [Read more...] about 11 Times Donating to the Wrong Charity Made a Crisis Even Worse
Each tax season, tax experts J.K. Lasser send useful articles to various personal finance bloggers to provide to their readers. I'd like to present you with this week's article about the dreaded "A" word: No one should be afraid to take a … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About Audits
Even though Stacie and I have a pact that we don't eat out for dinner on Monday-Thursday evenings (weekends are fair game), I'm enticed by this offer to help donate to the needy and get a decent meal in the Montgomery County, MD area. Even Ben and … [Read more...] about Help The Hungry – DINE OUT for Thanksgiving in February!!
For the last few years, we've been buying a little coupon book that has some major restaurant savings: Buy 2 entrees, Get 2 entrees free, along with other coupons. At the same time, we've been supporting the National Wheelchair Basketball Association … [Read more...] about Buy 2, Get 2 Meals: Restaurant Coupon Books
As I write this, it's Sunday night and I just watched an unmentionable football game come to a disappointing close. If you know where I'm from or have read it in my past posts, you'll know which team I was cheering for. Well, it wasn't meant to be, … [Read more...] about Making some year-end charitable donations
