Giving News
Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information. Read about the latest tax and legal developments relevant to charitable giving along with savvy living tips, personal planning and more.


Savvy Living
How to Save on Auto Insurance
April 25, 2025
Can you offer any tips to help seniors save on their auto insurance?...
Where Solo Agers Can Find Help
April 18, 2025
I have been giving more thought to how to plan for the years ahead. As someone who may not have immediate family to rely on...
Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
April 11, 2025
I am very concerned about identity theft. What can I do to protect myself?...

Washington News
Benefit in 2025 With an IRA Charitable Rollover
April 25, 2025
Each year, traditional IRA owners aged 73 and older must take a required minimum distribution (RMD). In nearly all cases, the RMD is calculated using the Uniform Lifetime Table...
Late Filer Penalty Relief
April 18, 2025
On April 16, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) explained the penalty relief options for taxpayers who missed the filing deadline. The IRS encourages taxpayers to file and pay taxes if they are able to...
Tax Deadline - eFile or Request Extension
April 11, 2025
The April 15 tax deadline is rapidly approaching. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds taxpayers they should promptly file their tax return. The best practice is to file a return electronically and request any refund...

Personal Planner
Gifts with Life Income
May 2, 2025
Many friends of charity have acquired appreciated property over time. A great way to use this appreciated property is for a charitable gift...
Gifts of Homes
April 25, 2025
Most families purchase their largest personal residence in their mid-forties. Families with children often need the additional space...
Gifts of Land
April 18, 2025
Many friends of charities have benefited from a gift of land or a gift of land with a building or other structure. There are two main benefits for this gift...
Finance News
Stocks
Tyson Posts Quarterly Results
May 9, 2025
Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) released its second quarter earnings report on Monday, May 5. The company reported lower than expected sales, causing its stock to trade down 9% following the release of the report...
Bonds
Treasury Yields Fluctuate
May 9, 2025
U.S. Treasury yields varied throughout the week as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s policy update on interest rates. Yields trended higher at the end of the week as the latest jobs data showed...
Interest
30-Year Mortgage Rate Unchanged
May 9, 2025
Freddie Mac released its latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey on Thursday, May 8. While 30-year mortgage rate held steady, 15-year rate edged slightly lower...