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What are you grateful for? Perhaps someone welcomed or encouraged you, help arrived when you needed it, or an opportunity opened a door. When your gratitude motivates charitable giving, it can be the beginning of something good for someone else while strengthening our work. Some gifts also provide tax and planning benefits. Remember What Made…

Who are the named beneficiaries on your IRA, retirement accounts, or life insurance policies? If you don’t immediately know the answer, it’s time to do a quick review to make sure your choices reflect your current situation and wishes. Luckily, updating a beneficiary designation is simple, and your review may reveal a powerful way to…

Labor Day is behind us and pumpkin spice season is already underway, but December 31 still feels distant. When you’re planning a gift from your IRA, though, the end of the year can arrive quickly. If you are age 70½ or older, a qualified charitable distribution can offer valuable tax advantages. Starting the process now…

Do you have a will? According to Trust & Will’s 2026 Estate Planning Report, 56% of adults in the U.S. have no estate planning documents at all. Writing or updating a will is easy to put off. Instead of looking at it as a daunting task, though, it helps to see a will or living…

Making a meaningful impact isn’t always about giving more. Often, it’s about giving differently. While cash gifts are valuable, taking a few minutes to explore other assets and giving strategies may allow you to accomplish even more than you might expect. Thoughtful planning can provide tax benefits, preserve cash flow, and even create a lasting…