Money is tight, but you know that you should be supporting charities. How do you plan your budget in a way that gives a little back?
Choose your Donation Style
There are a few different ways that you can choose to donate for charity. You might choose one charity and donate every month using a pre-authorized payment plan. You might choose a set amount each month and donate to a different charity each month. You might even decide that instead of making regular payments to any charities, you will instead make a donation every time you are approached at the supermarket or at the office. Although this last one sounds like it might be less expensive, it often ends up costing you more because you do not keep track of how much you spend.
Regardless of how you choose to allot your charitable donations, be sure to budget in a little extra. You might want to buy a chocolate bar from the kid at the door, or you might want to pick something up at the bake sale.
Track your Donations
Keep your donation receipts. This will allow you track how much youre spending, which can help you decide if your current amount of donation is too much or too little based on...