Charity
News, insights and expert analysis on charity from the team at Kiplinger.
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How to Turn Wealthy Clients' Charity Into a Cohesive PlanHNW families often give generously but lack an overall strategy that ties into their financial and estate plans. Advisers can change that in three steps.
By Gillian Howell
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Why the Best LGBTQ+ Charitable Giving Goes Beyond Pride MonthAs you celebrate Pride Month, consider how a commitment to year-round charitable giving can make all the difference to national and local LGBTQ+ groups.
By Mindy Neira, CFP®, ChSNC®
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3 Ways to Avoid Falling Into a Tax Trap in RetirementYou may think you'll pay less in taxes once you retire, but taxable withdrawals and Social Security can keep your tax bill as high as it was during your career.
By Gary Knode, CF2
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5 Ways the OBBBA Rewards the Midwestern MillionaireDiligent savers who take steps to capitalize on these tax-saving opportunities can keep more of their wealth and even help build a tax-efficient legacy.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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Give More, Pay Less: Guide to 2026 Tax-Smart Charitable GivingTax law changes might be confusing, but there are still ways to be generous without sacrificing financial security. A donor-advised fund is a place to start.
By Caleb Lund, CAP®
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Giving Gamechanger: Why It's Time to Use a Donor-Advised FundA donor-advised fund can help you make the biggest impact on your chosen causes while remaining tax efficient in light of market gains and OBBBA tax changes.
By Mark Froehlich, CPA, MBA
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If You're the Millionaire Next Door, You May Be a Terrible SpenderGood job on all that great saving. Now you need to start spending some of that hard-earned retirement savings on the things you love.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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I want to travel, my wife wants to donate 10% of our income.We asked wealth planners if "tithing" (donating 10%) makes sense in retirement.
By Maurie Backman
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5 Legal 'Loopholes' the IRS Wishes You Didn't KnowFrom opening stealth retirement accounts to strategic charitable giving, there are plenty of ways you can cut your taxes every year, and they're perfectly legit.
By Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA®
