A Novel Way to Make COVID-19 Relief Donations
You may be able to convert unused paid vacation time, sick leave and personal leave for cash payments that your employer can donate to COVID-19 relief charitable organizations.
Congress Makes Charitable Giving Easier During the COVID-19 Crisis
To encourage charitable contributions to deserving qualified charities during these trying times, Congress has relaxed some of its restrictions related to how much a taxpayer can deduct as a charitable contribution in any given year.
In the News: Charitable giving using life insurance
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, Bil Lako, CFP® explains how using life insurance could significantly increase how much you donate to your favorite charity.
Charitable Giving Using Life Insurance
The “Money Talks” experts discuss the various ways you can maximize your gift to charity using life insurance.
Year-End Tips for Charitable Contributions
You need to be careful, as scammers out there are pretending to be legitimate charities looking to take advantage of your generosity for their gain.
Qualified Charitable Distributions: Using Your IRA to Give from the Heart
If you are 70½ or older and must begin taking annual required minimum distributions, you can use a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) to donate from your IRA and get a tax break, whether you itemize or not.
Kennesaw Financial Firm’s Marathon Month Nets Nearly $1,200 for The Center for Family Resources
Henssler Financial hosted a “Marathon Month” as the firm’s third quarter fitness contest for employees, encouraging staff to stay active and included a charitable aspect to stay motivated.
Interview: The Center for Family Resources—Melanie Kagan and Lee Smith
The Center for Family Resources CEO Melanie Kagan and Director of Operations Lee Smith join “Money Talks” to share the organization’s mission and upcoming Thanks for Giving food drive.
Private Family Foundations
Private family foundations are typically founded by high net worth individuals and families who want to maintain a high degree of control over their charitable legacies, and are willing to assume significant costs and responsibilities, and adhere to strict rules and requirements. Learn more about them in this week’s Financial Tip.
Interview: Travis Suit, Founder of Piper’s Angels Foundation
Exclusive interview with Travis Suit, the founder of Piper’s Angels Foundation and Crossing For A Cure. Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS® is participating in the Crossing, an epic paddleboard challenge benefitting cystic fibrosis. About Piper’s Angels Foundation Piper’s Angels Foundation supports and improves the lives of families with cystic fibrosis through heightened awareness, education, life-expanding…