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If you still have money to give to any charity, make sure you give it wisely

There’s no surprise that charitable giving is down this year. A recession can make even the most altruistic person pull back. Fifty-one percent of charitable organizations responding to a poll by the Association of Fundraising Professionals reported ...

From MICHELLE SINGLETARY, Boston Globe,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Charity Navigator

The Color of Money: Money is tight; give wisely

Fifty-one percent of charitable organizations responding to a poll by the Association of Fundraising Professionals reported lower fundraising totals so far in 2009 compared with the same period last year. The next several weeks are crucial for the ...

From MICHELLE SINGLETARY, The Washington Post,  21 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Charity Navigator

Personal Finance: I'll leggo my Eggo...for a price.

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From MICHELLE SINGLETARY, The Washington Post,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Twitter Inc,  Facebook Inc.,  eBay Inc.

The Color of Money: Can the Fed end my hatred of gift cards?

I have a love/hate relationship with gift cards. I love the concept and the fact that they make gift-buying so much easier. A gift card is a respectable way to give money without looking as if you have no idea what to get a person, which, if we're being ...

From MICHELLE SINGLETARY, The Washington Post,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Federal Reserve

Fed proposes guidelines on gift card fees

Washington I have a love/hate relationship with gift cards. I love the concept and how they make gift-buying so much easier. A gift card is a respectable way to give money — without looking as if you have no idea what to get a person, which, if we’re ...

From MICHELLE SINGLETARY, Lawrence Journal World,  19 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Federal Reserve,  Consumer Reports

On my list: an improved gift card

I have a love/hate relationship with gift cards. I love the concept and the fact that they make gift-buying so much easier. A gift card is a respectable way to give money - without looking as if you have no idea what to get a person, which, if we’re ...

From MICHELLE SINGLETARY, Boston Globe,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Federal Reserve

Singletary: Gift cards under scrutiny

this year will purchase cards without expiration dates and pay no fees, according to the Consumer Federation of America. Most national retailers do not charge fees or place expiration dates on their cards. I have a love/hate relationship with gift ...

From MICHELLE SINGLETARY, FINANCIAL COLUMNIST, Inside Bay Area,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Federal Reserve

Gift cards: Good, bad and the ugly get scrutiny

this year will purchase cards without expiration dates and pay no fees, according to the Consumer Federation of America. Most national retailers do not charge fees or place expiration dates on their cards. I have a love/hate relationship with gift ...

From MICHELLE SINGLETARY, FINANCIAL COLUMNIST, Contra Costa Times,  18 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Federal Reserve

Overdraft changes bring new consequences

New rules by the Federal Reserve Board should help curb those expensive overdraft fees that have become an annoyance for many consumers. By next summer, financial institutions will be prohibited from charging new and existing customers overdraft fees ...

From MICHELLE SINGLETARY, Lawrence Journal World,  17 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Federal Reserve,  U.S. Congress,  Ben Bernanke,  American Bankers Association,  Starbucks Corp

Long overdue, new rules should help consumers avoid bite of overdraft fees

WASHINGTON - New rules by the Federal Reserve should help curb those expensive overdraft fees that have become an annoyance for many consumers. By next summer, financial institutions will be prohibited from charging new and existing customers overdraft ...

From MICHELLE SINGLETARY, Boston Globe,  14 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Federal Reserve,  U.S. Congress,  Ben Bernanke,  Government Accountability Office

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