The smartest ways to give to charity

“Tis the season of giving. Unfortunately, with so many people pinching pennies, charitable giving is down from 2007. In fact, 35% of charities reported significant declines.

The timing couldn’t be worse. Due to this financial crisis, the need is greater than ever. Demand for food is up 50 percent, according to a recent Feeding America survey.

So before you decide to cut back on your charitable giving, let personal finance experts Ken and Daria Dolan show you ways you can help without breaking the bank. Learn about the benefits of charitable giving and how to get the most out of every dollar you give.