The new rules also make leaving an IRA to charity simpler, so don't convert what you want to donate.

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What better way than to donate the cottage to the local volunteer fire department, which then burned it down for practice.

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My point would be simply to point out, first, Mr. Buffett can certainly go here to donate what he views as his fair share any time he likes.

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"I was so touched by the family and what they go through on a daily basis that I thought what better way than to help donate our time and trade to making a better place for Aaron and the other children who are cared for at this home, " he said.

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As of now, Furtado has not announced to what organization or organizations she will donate the money.

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But what's with "giving customers the option to donate"?

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Shops that donate part of a item's sale price to charity must also state exactly to what extent the charity will benefit.

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