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In this episode, we are diving into the world of charitable giving

because this year there are more reasons than ever to give.

For many of us, this is the first, quote unquote,

normal holiday season that we have had in a very long time.

And I know that the hardship of the past few years has made all of us

a little more grateful for each other.

I also truly believe that one of the lessons that we've all learned

is the importance of being generous,

whether that means reaching out more often to check in on friends

and relatives, being more flexible and forgiving at work,

or donating more money to our favorite not-for-profit organizations.

Donations in the US actually broke records in 2020 and 2021,

with individuals and companies donating more than $950 billion

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