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    Kiva - helping others via micro-credit

    WOW! That's great. We should hit $100K in no time. Whenever I get the Email to say I have credit I donate it again. I also up my donation each year as otherwise it's costing me nothing. It's a great charity and it helps so many people for such a small cost. If you haven't joined up...
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    Kiva - helping others via micro-credit

    Actually it is tax deductable in USA. You are lending but you must GIVE the money. YOU don't get it back. It goes back into your account to lend again. So if in America the initial "loan" is tax deductable. I love this charity. You get to give over and over. And I like the idea that it helps...
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    Kiva - helping others via micro-credit

    YAY us!!. I'm increasing my contribution this year too. How do you choose who to lend to? There are so many worthwhile people that need the money. I find it difficult to choose.
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    Kiva - helping others via micro-credit

    It's great isn't it. As I have a few loans out I find it comes back quite quickly. It's exciting when I get the Email saying I have money back to lend again. It's like giving birthday presents every month.
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    Kiva - helping others via micro-credit

    Hi I finally joined and have about 5 loans out I think. I too like the idea of giving entrepreneurs a go. You pay a small admin charge. You can loan as little as $25. I look at it as it's only a few hundred dollars for me. When it's paid back I can loan it again. So in effect even if I give...
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    Kiva - helping others via micro-credit

    Thanks for bumping this. I saw your sig Tracey and printed the flyer. It's on my computer desk as a reminder for when I get home. I was wondering why there wasn't a Somersoft Group. Glad there is one. I'll certainly join up when I get home. I have to speak up for sponsorship also though...
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