Recurring Donations Are Surprising Consumers. Here's How to Spot Them.

Key Takeaways Money experts have long warned that forgotten subscriptions can drain your accounts. Recurring donations are something worth watching for, too. Setting up regular philanthropic donations has become a common fundraising technique in the nonprofit world. Consultants publish guides on the practice, and the Federal Trade Commission urges people making donations to check that they haven't inadvertently signed up to make a recurring gift. Consumers have lately spoken up about being charged for repea ...