Helping others makes us happier -- but it matters how we do it

Pre-scheduling donations

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Avoiding scams

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Saying thank you to donors

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Giving back to the community

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Some of the best ways to give back to your community are simple yet effective.

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One method of helping those in need is by giving money to effective charities.

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