As the writer of an ethical advice column, I get a lot of questions from people who really want to do good in the world but are running into problems.

They want to know how to give charity — and how to do it optimally. They want to know if they should be pressuring their parents to donate more. They want to know if there’s such a thing as helping too much or too little. And they want to know about ways of doing good that aren’t about giving money at all.

So, in honor of Giving Tuesday, I’ve combed through all the advice I’ve given over the past year and created this cheat sheet for you. It’s packed with my top tips, as well as my favorite quotes about the philosophy of doing good.

If giving away money is hard, start small. Then, prepare to feel amazing.

I grew up in a family on welfare

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