Hello, it's Ros Taylor here.

Today's edition of The Bunker is sponsored by Give Well, the non-profit organization that helps you make the most impact when you're giving to charity.

Lots of us give to charity, especially at this time of year, but even with the best intentions, you might wonder if your donations are being used as well as they could be.

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