After the rush of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday, a day to give back. But before you open your wallet, how can you be sure your money is really helping those in need?

Consumer Reports shows you how to find charities that truly make a difference and avoid the ones that don’t.

With so many charities asking for help on Giving Tuesday, it’s worth checking before you click donate. A name might sound like a worthy cause, but you want to make sure you’re sending money to the right place. Websites like Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau’s Give.ORG make it easy to compare organizations while providing a glimpse into how your donation is put to work. This will tell you how much money went to services or program expenses and you can co

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