Americans Say Poor Economy Could Fuel Interest in Gifts of Charitable Donations, Polls Find

Amid widespread concerns about the economy, Americans are planning to cut their holiday spending but not their charitable giving, according to two new surveys.

In fact, some Americans may actually increase their year-end giving, as they make donations in the name of friends and family members in lieu of purchasing presents.

A study conducted for Pay­Pal, the online payment service, found that 73 percent of Americans intend to make charitable contributions this holiday

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