How Do Charitable Donations Affect Taxes?

It goes without saying that charitable donations are a meaningful way to support causes you care about. But understanding how charitable donations affect taxes is a crucial component of having an effective financial plan for you and your loved ones.

A Guide to Giving: 5 Ways to Make Charitable Contributions Go Farther

By Jamie French It’s officially the holiday giving season – the busiest time of year for making contributions to your favorite charitable causes. But before you donate this year, know that taking a smart approach to giving can strengthen your own financial security and allow you to make an even greater philanthropic impact.  To read […]

The You Can’t Take it With You Podcast

Did you know that our own Jim Dunlop is now a podcast host? The You Can’t Take it With You podcast launched this week with the inaugural episode in which Jim shares: Sponsor for this episode: This episode is brought to you by Advent Partners — a financial planning partner dedicated to helping you make […]

Thinking About a Legacy

“Use your imagination.  Wave a magic wand.  If there were some things you could do for the kids in the school where you used to teach, what would they be?”  I asked this question one afternoon to one our dear clients. 

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