The "manor" example is one of the few points I've seen brought up in response, but it's far from clear-cut, as the forum posts linked above explain. Feel free to draw your own conclusions from them. I'm not convinced it was the best use of $15 million, but I also don't think that buying a medium-price-range conference center was an obviously bad idea, and the money came from private donors (not the standard EA... Source: about 1 year ago

Sure! None of the ways of donating that I know about (directly to the charities themselves, EA funds, others here) have a minimum amount or anything like that. Source: over 1 year ago

It’s easy to look for excuses not to give but donations can make a big difference, especially if targeted in the right places. See comments further down about Givewell and Effective Altruism. https://funds.effectivealtruism.org. Source: over 1 year ago

I give through Effective Altruism: https://funds.effectivealtruism.org. Source: over 1 year ago

Good news: If you want to support global health and development but not animal welfare, you can just donate to the Global Health and Development Fund! None of the money will go to anti-factory farming charities. Even better, you don't even need to go through EA: You could donate directly to charities recommended by GiveWell so you know exactly who's getting your money. Source: almost 2 years ago

Having your HSA and credit card at the same bank is convenient, but it's not always the best way to maximize benefits. Credit card options include the Amex Platinum and Chase. You could also try one for debit cards like Treecard as well. Source: over 1 year ago

Ally or Discover has interest rates around 1%. There's also Treecard with its cashback rewards. Just remember that money market accounts often have higher interest rates, but needs a higher balance. Source: over 1 year ago

I think chase is also a solid choice. They have a good range of ATMs and branches, but they are a bit fee-happy compared to others. And for those looking for something a bit different, there's also Treecard. It's got a unique combo of banking features all in one place. Just my two cents. Source: over 1 year ago

You can try a Junior ISA account. You could also try a prepaid card. I would recommend one for Treecard debit card is one option. Just make sure to compare fees and features before choosing either of them. Source: over 1 year ago

Credit cards do have some perks that debit cards don't offer, like building your credit history, scoring sweet rewards, and protecting you from fraudsters. But, if you're a fan of keeping it simple and conservative with your finances, a debit card might be a better fit. In my case I use Treecard. Source: over 1 year ago