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Americans are a generous people.
In fact, Americans give somewhere around $500 billion
a year to charity.
You may have causes that you want to support with donations.
Here are three tips for giving smart from the heart.
First, ask the hard questions.
When you make an investment, it's
recommended that you examine your choices
and ask lots of questions.
You should treat any charitable donation
in the same careful manner.
Second, give where it counts.
Some universities and major hospitals
have huge endowments while your local homeless shelter
may struggle to keep its doors open.
Sometimes finding smaller charities with bigger needs
may increase the impact of your dollars.
And third, volunteer where you donate.
The greatest donor satisfaction may
come with a combination of time and money.
Volunteering gives you a chance to see your dollars at work,
and the rewards may far outweigh simply writing a check.
No matter what your age or income, when you choose
to give, you will always get more in return.
Call today and let's discuss your needs.