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Lifeafter70

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8. You beat me to it

Reply to Wuddles440 (Reply #4)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 08:30 PM

Friday

That is exactly how it works. In some cases they also take administrative cost as another right off.
So even tho it makes you feel good to round up or make a dollar donation remember 100 percent does not go to the charity you are donating to.
That's why I choose to donate directly to the charities I support.

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