Charity
News, insights and expert analysis on charity from the team at Kiplinger.
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How to Make the Most of Your Charitable Giving on a Budget
Maximizing the charitable donations you plan to make this year can help your financial plan stay on track and help give the most to the causes you care about.
By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative
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5 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Giving Back
Teaching kids generosity goes beyond simple rules and can involve fun, practical strategies, such as letting them lead giving, volunteering together and more.
By Julia Pham, CFP®, AIF®, CDFA®
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When Checkout Charity Gets Uncomfortable (Maybe Even Illegal)
Cashiers asking customers to "round up" their total for charity can cross an ethical line if there's no disclosure about the benefiting organization.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Tax-Smart DAF Strategies Advisers Can Put to Work for Clients
Donor-advised funds can help clients maximize their philanthropy through front-loading deductions, donating appreciated assets and 'bunching' contributions.
By Stephen Kump
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Family Offices: Women of Wealth Create a New Model of Giving
Women who are inheriting wealth today are shifting from traditional philanthropy to creating sustainable systems to fund philanthropic gifts into perpetuity.
By Kathleen Grace, CFP®, CIMA®, MPrA
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Donating Stock: The 2-for-1 Deal You'll Love at Tax Time
Giving appreciated stock or using a donor-advised fund (DAF) this year would be smarter than writing a check to support your favorite causes. Here's why.
By David Conti, CPRC
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Charitable Giving Just Got Easier, But Also a Little Harder
The OBBB shakes up charitable deductions with a little help for non-itemizers and a new challenge for itemizers this holiday season.
By Charles A. Borek, JD, MBA, CPA
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3 Ways High-Income Earners Can Maximize Their Charitable Donations in 2025
Tax Deductions New charitable giving tax rules will soon lower your deduction for donations to charity — here’s what you should do now.
By Kate Schubel
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How to Choose the Best Charities to Donate To
While you set your giving strategy, think about your values, and select organizations that will put your contributions to good use.
By Emma Patch
