Charity
News, insights and expert analysis on charity from the team at Kiplinger.
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Have a DAF? How You Invest Can Make a Big DifferenceDesigning the right portfolio for your donor-advised fund depends on the giving strategy you choose. Here are some scenarios to help with that.
By Adam Nash
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How to Make a Charitable Plan That Won't Break Your BankGiving back is great … if you have a plan that's as sustainable and smart as it is generous. Here are five tips for giving wisely.
By Elena Ladygina, CFA®, CFP®
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Five December 31 Tax Deadlines for RetireesThe end of the year will be here before you know it, so it might be a good idea to start thinking soon about what you need to do for taxes before it arrives.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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In Family Philanthropy, Embracing Differences Can Pay OffDifferent approaches to charitable giving among generations and individuals can actually enhance the family's giving. Here's how.
By Julia Chu
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Five Pitfalls That Can Trip Up Your Family's Charitable GivingIt's easy to make mistakes with something as complex as charitable giving. Knowing what to watch for can help a family keep their philanthropy on track.
By Julia Chu
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Five Ways to Approach Impact InvestingImpact investing goes beyond your usual checkbook charity by focusing on measurable social and environmental impact as well as a financial return.
By Catherine Crystal Foster
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How High Interest Rates Enhance a Type of Charitable TrustBefore interest rates are cut, potential donors might want to consider a CRAT, which optimizes benefits for both the donor and the charity when rates are higher.
By Julia Chu
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The Secret to Supercharging Your Charitable Giving: Low FeesWhat are you paying in investment and administrative fees? The less you pay, the more your money grows, and so does the impact your giving makes.
By Mark Froehlich, CPA, MBA
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How to Give to Charity and Also Generate Retirement IncomeTwo ways to give to charity — a charitable gift annuity and a charitable remainder trust — can save you taxes and generate income.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
