How to Give to Charity When You're in Debt

To give or not to give? It might be the unspoken interrogate of this holiday season. Americans commonly have a credit as a generous bunch. We give twice as much as the next charitable country (Britain), with somewhere in the middle of 70-80 percent of U.S. Households doling out dollars each year. And the giving frenzy speeds up while the holidays, when we're feeling extra warm and fuzzy.

But, no mistaken, this time is different. Our wallets are a slight (Ok, a lot) thinner, our morale a bit lower. Most of us are struggling to form out how we'll pay for our own Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas gifts this year--let alone for population we've never met. It sounds stingy, but I know I can't afford to donate a 15-pound turkey, cough up the registration fee for our city's annual 5K charity run, or buy a fancy toy to stuff an anonymous child's stocking this year. Come December, I'll be slinking guiltily by the bell ringer at the supermarket.

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So, what's a well-meaning but on-a-budget man to do?  It depends. Your No. 1 priority is your family's well-being. Don't feel obligated to give if doing so would jeopardize that. It's your money, it's your life. That said, there's no denying the benefits of philanthropy. Like mom and dad always said, there is always man worse off than you. Along with helping man have a happier holiday, donating is also potentially tax-deductible and sets a good example for the kids.
While cash is the preferred currency of most charitable organizations, it's not the only one--and it's not very realistic while hard times. Here's how I plan to donate on the cheap this year:

How to Give to Charity When You're in Debt

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Give your time

People say time is money. But giving up a slight bit of your weekend or down time to help man less fortunate won't cut into your bank inventory the way writing a check will. Touch your local volunteer town to find out where you can help. You can even get started this Thursday, when most communities have a Turkey Day feed. Yes, it's work on a holiday, but what would you do on Thanksgiving morning anyway--sloth nearby in your Pjs watching the Macy's parade on Tv, resting up for the big meal? Here's a tip: those giant balloons are always the same. So get outside, roll up your sleeves and scoop some mashed potatoes for the hungry. Believe me, your own feast will taste even best later.

Give your stuff

Help others and clear out some space in your house by donating clothes, linens, toys and other stuff you know you won't use again. Have the kids outgrown their shoes? Is your linen closet overflowing? Would your rather eat paint than wear the sweater grandma bought you last year (you know, the one with the dancing cartoon reindeer on)? Put it in a box and drop it off at your local shelter, thrift store, or church. Especially needed as the weather turns are warm coats and blankets.

Give as a gift

You're going to spend money on Christmas gifts anyway--why not make some small donations in the names of friends and family? It might not work for everyone, but I find it's the exquisite gift for hard-to-buy-for groups like co-workers.

Bonus

Besides feeding your conscience, helping others keeps your mind off your own worries. Instead of thinking about what you don't have, you'll see what you do have--and how you can use it to make a difference. Seeing for more ways to get your mind off money? Pledge to start the new year fresh by conquering debt and beginning a savings plan this season. Remember, it's good to help others--but don't forget to help yourself.

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