The November/December Personal Finance Newsletter is now available. It includes information on the 2013 retirement plan limits and an update on investment market performance. There are also two articles relevant to the fiscal cliff negotiations -- a review of the considerations in harvesting long … [Read more...]
How to Give to Charity Wisely and Well
Giving to charity has never been easier. You can donate the old-fashioned way--by mail--but you can also donate online, by text, or through social networking sites. According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, over 1.4 million nonprofit organizations are registered with the IRS. With … [Read more...]
March Personal Finance Newsletter
The March personal financial planning newsletter is now available. It includes an update on the investment market, tips on cutting discretionary spending to build your cash reserve, planned charitable giving, and social security survivors benefit. There's also a special guest column from attorney … [Read more...]
Charitable Giving as Part of Your Estate Plan
As the holidays approach, it’s a good time to consider charitable giving as a potential part of your estate plan. Giving provides a sense of personal satisfaction, and it can be beneficial from a financial planning perspective. If you’re one of the 2% of Americans currently subject to the … [Read more...]