Uncertain times: FAQs about charitable giving

Uncertain times: FAQs about charitable giving

Economic turbulence, inflation concerns, and a general sense of financial instability have made 2025 very challenging for a lot of people. As you consider how to support your favorite charities this year, take a moment to evaluate which assets may be best suited for...
Crisis giving: Proceed with caution, but do proceed!

Crisis giving: Proceed with caution, but do proceed!

It’s a natural human response to want to help in a crisis–even though it’s hard for many people to ask for help. Indeed, Stanford social psychologist Xuan Zhao notes that people generally underestimate others’ willingness to help and overestimate the...
Make a plan–and make your favorite charities part of it

Make a plan–and make your favorite charities part of it

At some point during your adult life, you’ve likely realized that it would be wise to put in place a will, trust, and powers of attorney, as well as undertake at least a basic level of financial planning to stay on track with retirement and other wealth-related goals...
Gifts of life insurance: Securing your charitable future

Gifts of life insurance: Securing your charitable future

You’re likely well aware of the important role life insurance can play in your estate and financial plans. Indeed, more than half of GenX and Baby Boomers hold life insurance policies, and annual payouts from these policies total nearly $800 billion! What you might...

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