Special report: Charity -- good for the soul and the pocketbook

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Charity: Good for the soul and the pocketbook
By Bankrate.com

Do the wish lists, must-haves and knock-down-drag-outs in the toy aisles make you scream, "This isn't what it's all about!"?

Return to the true meaning of the season. Give back to your community. Charitable works and donations benefit the giver and the receiver.

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Celebrities for a cause
	Bid in a celebrity charity auction or make a donation to your favorite star's favorite charity. Here's which stars are involved in helping out.

Quiz: What does your charitable style say about you?
	How do you approach donating to good causes? Our quiz can give you an idea of what your giving style says about your outlook on life and money.

'Cause marketing' offers painless way to give
	It's better to give than receive, but who says you can't do both? You can buy anything from dog food to airline tickets and make a donation while you're at it.

Clean out your house and cut your taxes
	Don't dump, donate.

IRS charity rules
	The tax man makes them; you better follow. Plus: Charitable tax deductions you didn't think about

Time running out for easy auto donations
	You can still get a tax break for donating your old beater to charity before new, tougher tax rules kick in.

How to check out your charity
	Make sure your donation isn't funding crooks.

What religions say about money
	Beyond the general encouragement to share your wealth, each religion has plenty of writers who elaborate on how to donate your dollars.

	-- Updated: Dec. 1, 2004