A new year means resolutions, fresh starts, and, of course, budgets. So how do you factor in your charitable giving? To get started, consider planning your social impact budget around three points—amount, timing, and category. Find out how to make it easy!
Read MoreHas starting your own charity ever crossed your mind? If it has, you are not alone. Thousands of new charities are started each year by people passionate about a cause. If you've got a cause you're passionate about, how do you know whether starting your own charity is right for you?
Read MorePersonality type matters, even when it comes to supporting community causes. “Social impact personality type” is especially important to identify whether a donor-advised fund--called “DAF” for short--is a good fit for a family or an individual to organize gifts to charities. Find out why.
Read MoreWe've all heard that cash is king. Most of the time that's a fantastic rule of thumb. But sometimes cash isn't the best way to support your favorite charity. How can you tell? Three clues will get your started.
Read MoreAs social consciousness in America continues to rise, the gap between "doing good" and "doing well" is narrowing. This trend is affecting every sector of our economy, including the financial sector, which has traditionally focused only on the bottom line. That's changing.
If you're evaluating the best way to approach your commitment to the community as you work with a financial advisor, here are three pointers to bring you up to speed--fast.
Read MoreGearing up for tax time and searching for receipts for your charitable donations? This might be the year to streamline your record keeping through a donor-advised fund. Find out why.
Read MoreA new year means resolutions, fresh starts, and, of course, budgets. So how do you factor in your charitable giving? To get started, consider planning your charitable giving budget around three points--amount, timing, and category.
Read MoreMore than 90% of American households give to charity each year or volunteer for a favorite cause. Chances are, you are doing it yourself, maybe even two or three times a year. But how do you know the charity you choose is a good one?
Read MoreParties are fun! But when you buy that ticket to a charity event, how do you know how much of it is tax deductible? Here are three tax tips worth learning to be sure you're getting the most bang for your "doing good" buck.
Read MoreGiving to charity is as American as burgers and fries. And when you think about "doing good," giving to a charity is often the first thing that comes to mind.. But what's a "501(c)(3)" anyway? You hear the term all the time, but you might not know what it is. Here are three tips to clear up the confusion.
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