Tag: Charitable Planning

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April 30, 2025
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Is It Time to Update Your Estate Plan?

Just like a routine health check, regularly reviewing your estate plan helps ensure it reflects your current life and wishes. Major life events and legal changes can impact your plan, making periodic updates essential to protect your loved ones and legacy.

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April 29, 2025
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Empowering the Next Generation: Including Children in Charitable Giving

Involving children in charitable giving nurtures empathy, responsibility, and financial awareness — especially within affluent families. A thoughtful, staged approach helps prepare the next generation to steward wealth wisely while fostering a lifelong commitment to philanthropy and meaningful social impact.

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February 25, 2025
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Ensuring Your Estate Plan is a Fine-Tuned Machine

While many understand the importance of estate planning, simply having a will or trust in place isn’t enough. A truly ideal estate plan requires a harmonious alignment of beneficiary designations, asset titles, and legal documents.

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October 29, 2024
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What You Need to Know Before Gifting Money to Family

If you’re new to the family gifting process, you may not realize there’s more to it than simply writing a check. It’s important to consider the emotional implications as well as the tax and legal implications of giving a large financial gift.

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September 30, 2024
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Before Donating to Help Disaster Victims, Educate Yourself

Doing your homework before donating can not only help disaster victims quickly and effectively; it can also help you feel you’ve truly made a difference.

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September 26, 2024
The Retirement Coach, Jack Phelps, Savant Wealth Management

Making a Charitable Donation? Consider These Tax-Saving Strategies

Fall is prime time for charitable giving, but before you write any checks, consider these two strategies that could help benefit you and your favorite causes. We’ll explore donating appreciated stock and leveraging Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from your IRA.

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November 7, 2023
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The State of Charitable Giving in 2023: Insights from a Bank of America Study

As we approach the giving season of 2023, it’s a good time to reflect on the state of charitable giving among affluent households. A Bank of America Study offers a comprehensive look at the trends and influences that shape charitable contributions in our society.

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September 27, 2023
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Tax-Smart Charitable Donations to Consider Before the End of 2023

With the start of the fourth quarter comes the season of giving. If you’re thinking of donating to your favorite charity in Q4, here are some tips on how to make a difference while reducing the impact on your wallet.

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February 27, 2023
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Answers to Common Questions about Charitable Gifting

In addition to benefiting charities, donations can also be helpful to the giver, if you know the rules about taxation. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about charitable gifting.

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November 22, 2022
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Sharing Financial Wishes with Your Family

It can be scary and difficult to talk to your family about your finances. But the holidays can present a perfect opportunity to start the conversation.

Savant Views & News
November 3, 2022
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Philanthropy and the Ways We Give [On-Demand Webinar]

The season of giving is upon us, which is a great time to reexamine the ways you give. Are you making the best financial decisions for you and those you care about?

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October 26, 2022
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The Gift of End-of-Life Planning

You may already have a will or estate plan in place to guide your heirs in distributing your money or possessions after you die. Does that plan also address how you would like your life to be honored?

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