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    Michael Thatcher PBS Next Avenue

    2024 Giving Wisely to Charity

    When the year grows to a close and Giving Tuesday approaches (it's on December 3 in 2024), many of us begin thinking more about making charitable contributions. Problem is, we often take what Stephanie Buckley characterizes as a peanut butter approach.

    Figure Out How Much to Give and Where

    Americans gave 1.9% of their disposable income to charity in 2023, according to Giving USA. You may want to give more — or less — this year.

     

    Experts say it's helpful to come up with a ballpark figure, starting with donations you've already made in 2024, so you can determine how to divvy up the rest of your donations before January.

     

    "People want to be thoughtful, they just don't know how to do it."

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