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
Replacing Important Documents
March 14, 2025
How do I replace important documents that were lost when our home burned down? We lost everything including our house deed, car titles, tax returns...
When to Worry About Your Memory
March 7, 2025
I have become more forgetful and am concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services to...
How Service Dogs Can Help
February 28, 2025
My parent suffers from chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I am considering getting an assistance dog to help. What are some considerations regarding service...

Washington News
Direct File Expands to 25 States
March 14, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently reminded taxpayers that they can file their 2024 returns at no cost. The IRS Direct File program has been enhanced and expanded this year to be available in 25...
Avoid the Top Tax Return Errors
March 7, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reports that many taxpayers make simple errors on their returns. While those who file electronic returns tend to have fewer errors, there are still many taxpayers who improperly report their...
Prepare for Natural Disasters in 2025
February 28, 2025
As homeowners view the devastation from the Eaton and Pacific Palisades fires in Southern California, it is a good opportunity to review your preparations in case of a natural disaster...

Personal Planner
Life Insurance - Costs and Benefits
March 21, 2025
Let's look at the "top five" reasons people give for not owning life insurance...
'Wait A While' Trust
March 14, 2025
Bill and Clara were talking to their attorney Susan about gifts for their family...
'Give It Twice' Trust
March 7, 2025
A very popular option for a parent with children is called the "Give It Twice" trust. This is a trust funded when the surviving parent passes away...
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...