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Here’s what you’ve been waiting for. A list of nine ways to give to your favorite charities, and they range from easiest to easy. If it’s difficult, challenging, complex or even sweat-inducing, it doesn’t make the list. In addition to being easy, donating Continue reading “Nine easy ways to give to your favorite charities” This Wednesday evening brings the NBC premiere for The Philanthropist – the story line: “For billionaire playboy Teddy Rist, the world is his playground, until a trip to Nigeria forever changes him.” Teddy joins a wonderfully non-exclusive club here in the States – philanthropists. More than 90 million U.S. households donate to charities, while [...] Consider discussing your giving goals and amounts within your family, and even share research and decision-making. This can be an excellent way to educate young children about philanthropy, and about being a focused and smart giver. It can also be a good way to share information with adult children about your estate and charitable [...] Facts: Several years ago, you bought 10 shares of Surprise Corp. at $10. Today, each is worth $100 – your $100 investment has become $1,000. Today, you want to make a $1,000 donation to your favorite Qualified Organization charity. Two different approaches (shown below as Plan A and Plan B) produce very different results. We suggest you go with Plan B! Continue reading “Do Good and Avoid Capital Gains Taxes” Many employers maintain match gift programs — in effect doubling (or even tripling) charitable donations made by their employees. Some programs also include former employees. To find matching employers: Go to your employer’s (or past employer’s) website and enter “Matching Gifts” in the search box. Call your employer’s (or past employer’s) human resources department [...] |
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