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One way around that problem would be to give the money away when you die instead of giving it away as you earn it.
by TheCoelacanth 10y ago
One way around that problem would be to give the money away when you die instead of giving it away as you earn it.
- whamlastxmas 10y agoThis is my plan. I guess it sounds greedy but until I have $10 million+ in the bank, I don't think I'd ever donate any large amounts to charities. I need to make sure my own future is secure: that I can continue to live a regular (reasonable) life regardless of disability, and that I can afford healthcare that may wind up costing millions of dollars. That money is also useful for the ability to, in a small way, afford to fight for my legal rights if needed, since those legal fees can easily cost millions. If I lived in a society with socialized, efficient, good healthcare, a guaranteed standard of living for everyone, and a legal system that provided competent, free legal assistance, I would have no problem giving a big chunk of every paycheck to charities. Until then, I have no guarantee I won't become seriously ill tomorrow, blow through my meager 5 digit savings in less than a week in a hospital (even with insurance), and then die on the streets hungry and disabled.
- kaybe 10y agoAt the same time, this kind of society drastically reduces the need for local charity at least.