‘Giving Tuesday’ offers charitable break from holiday consumerism

‘Giving Tuesday’ offers charitable break from holiday consumerism
‘Giving Tuesday’ offers charitable break from holiday consumerism

‘Giving Tuesday’ offers charitable break from holiday consumerism

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Consumers have had a busy few days with extended shopping hours on Thursday, and big sales on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Now charities are hoping to get in on the action. Tuesday is “GivingTuesday” which encourages turning some of those extra dollars into philanthropic activity. We discuss best practices for donating smartly. Photo: Flickr/Linx Entertainment (www.nightclublinx.com)