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EPISODE · Dec 1, 2025 · 25 MIN

Donating to Charity: How to Make an Impact, Avoid Scams & More

from PennyWise: Personal Finance & Travel Tips

In this episode of PennyWise, host John Kiernan and guest Luke Powers discuss the latest trends in charitable giving, how listeners can make the biggest impact with their contributions, and strategies for avoiding scams. With the burden of inflation, high debt levels, and an uncertain job market, many people feel like they can’t afford to give back, and charitable organizations are struggling to get enough funding. But if you make the right moves, you can still make the world a better place, even with limited funds. We’ll help with that by covering the best charities by category, organizations to avoid and much more. John answers some of your questions, too. More on this episode from WalletHub: Best Charity Credit Cards & Charity Calculator  To find the best charities overall and by category, check out SmileHub's picks for the year’s best charities to donate to.

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