Charity

Warren Buffett's son Peter and his wife Jennifer wife talk about their ideas on philanthropy.

Most charities use in-house staff to raise their money. But some rely on for-profit telemarketing to get it done. A new investigation reveals the deception and corruption behind this billion dollar industry.

While food banks would never turn away that can of about-to-expire lima beans, those donations come with a lot of overhead.

When disaster hits, a lot of people want to give back and support those in need. But how do you make sure your money is going where it needs to go?

Here's a conversation that might prove tricky: a young adult who tells her parents that she plans on giving away her inheritance.

As Americans look for ways to express their compassion over the tragedies that struck Boston and Texas this week, we have some tips for how to give to charities without being scammed.

Most charitable foundations take a big pot of money, usually bequeathed by a rich guy, and invest it for profit — then take those profits and donate to charity. Great system … unless you aren't actually earning a profit.

With the in-fighting in Washington over the fiscal cliff, the future of tax deductions for charitable giving is uncertain. But author and philanthropist Kevin Salwen argues, if anything, we need to encourage more giving.