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Be Smarter about Charitable Giving'Tis the season to make charitable donations, but one in five consumers say they are going to have to give less this year. Here are tips on how to make your gift more meaningful. You can check out a charity at Give.org [BBB], CharityNavigator, or GuideStar. In addition, here are 10 tips to help ensure your donation is tax deductible.10 Ways to Spot an Email Scam Not only are charities looking for money this year, so are crooks. There is no let up in the clever ways that con artists are trying to separate you and your money online. Check out these legitimate looking emails that are really scams. Mind Those Holiday Shipping Deadlines You've got about a week left before some online sellers can no longer guarantee standard delivery in time for the holidays. Check out these shipping deadlines for major online sellers and delivery services to be sure your order arrives in time.
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