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In our latest Ask the Editor round-up, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on qualified charitable distributions (QCDs)....
Charity fraud is rife, and a Netflix series provides a timely warning about donating money to a good cause without looking into its background....
DAFs and private foundations go about helping charities (and those who donate) in different ways. Each comes with its own benefits and restrictions to navigate....
Taxpayers should give consideration to the form in which they make charitable donations. They might deliver more benefits to themselves and the charities....
I only recently learned of the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) and am not an expert in the field. This is my understanding. If you already use this tool or have other thoughts, I'd appreciate ...
So, I retired a few months ago. During my career, I did a lot of voluntary work for charities. Mostly this coniststed of assessing grant applications, editing a journal, serving on advisory committees...
Few people are deliberate and strategic in their charitable activities, so they don't optimize the impact of their giving....
If you have $1 million or more saved for retirement, these charitable giving strategies can help you give efficiently and save on taxes....
Welcome to another episode dedicated to enhancing your retirement journey! Today, we wrap up our series on year-end action items with a focus on charitable and family giving. Discover how strategic ch...
From applying for Social Security and donating to charity to maximizing your savings accounts, ere are retirement moves to make before 2025....
Charitable giving in retirement isn't right for everybody. But in certain situations, a tax-efficient donor-advised fund (DAF) may be well worth considering....
QCDs are a way to help great causes and those in need, but they are also a way to manage your tax exposure and avoid unpleasant surprises. The post How Making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)...
We Need changes now for Social Security. They have been kicking the can down the road to long. This is not "Charity". We need a New calculation for COLA. This next year 2025, You will be paying anothe...
Invest in Others Charitable Foundation announces this year’s best at giving back to their…...
Two ways to give to charity — a charitable gift annuity and a charitable remainder trust — can save you taxes and generate income....
Donating an unneeded life insurance policy to charity can extend your charitable legacy. To maximize that gift, consider methods that may reduce your tax burden....
Photo credit: jb Suppose you have a situation where you’d like to leave your IRA (or at least some of it) to a family member or a group of beneficiaries, and then leave the remainder of the IRA ...
If you regularly donate to your church or other charities, donor advised funds (DAFs) might be something you want to look into. These funds offer some big perks. First off, you get a potential tax ded...
With QCDs, retirees can save on taxes by making donations from their IRAs directly to charity. Here's what you need to know about qualified charitable distributions....
Save on taxes and donate more to your favorite charities by using a donor-advised fund, or DAF. Here’s how to maximize your giving with this strategic approach....
The SECURE Act killed the stretch IRA, but a properly constructed charitable remainder trust can deliver similar benefits, with some caveats....
People leave a lot of money on the table by waiting until late in the year to consider their charitable gifts....
By Dr. Jim Dahle, WCI Founder Giving money away can be an important part of the financial life of high earners like white coat investors. It can help the recipient and the giver, and we're not just ta...
MAKING A CHARITABLE GIFT Why sell shares when you can give them? If you have appreciated stocks in your portfolio, you might want to consider donating those shares to charity rather than selling them....
By Eric Rosenberg, WCI Contributor Cryptocurrency and other blockchain assets offer unique opportunities for charitable donations. Like cash, you can send cryptocurrency to a charitable organization, ...
Noob here- sorry if this is addressed elsewhere, and if so, please send links! But having recently retired, I’m curious what your strategy is for charitable giving (for those here who can afford...
Congress might bring back the charitable deduction for non-itemizers....
The holidays are a perfect time to not only be thankful, but also support others. Learn how I give back as an early retiree with these charitable giving strategies....