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
The Potential Dangers of Excessive Earwax
January 10, 2025
Can excessive earwax cause serious health problems? What can you tell me about this?...
Food Assistance Programs
January 3, 2025
My parent is struggling to afford groceries and would like to know if they are eligible for food stamps or any other type of assistance...
Be Wary of Winter Heart Attacks
December 27, 2024
I have heard that people with heart problems need to be extra cautious during the winter because heart attacks are much more common during that...

Washington News
Free File Open for Tax Filing
January 10, 2025
On January 10, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Free File program opened for tax filing. Through the Free File program, the IRS offers access to free tax software filing programs to millions of qualifying...
Charitable Planning in 2025
January 3, 2025
A new year provides an excellent opportunity to consider plans for charitable gifts in 2025. These gifts could include an IRA charitable rollover, a gift of cash or a gift of appreciated property...
2025 Tax Filing Season Coming Soon
December 27, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds taxpayers that the 2025 filing season is rapidly approaching. The IRS is attempting to provide improved taxpayer services. One of the primary ways for taxpayers to benefit is to...

Personal Planner
Your Living Trust Choices
January 17, 2025
The living trust is becoming quite a popular estate planning strategy. It costs more than a will, but includes many features that are helpful during life and in your estate. Let's review some of the...
Bequests to Your Favorite Charity
January 10, 2025
Bequests to charity are the most popular type of planned gift. A donor may retain assets during life and then leave a bequest to a charity...
Online Accounts
January 3, 2025
At any given time, the average American maintains between 30 and 80 online accounts. These may be with banks, financial institutions, utility companies, email providers, social media outlets, commercial shopping or travel sites and accounts...
Finance News
Stocks
Conagra Brands Reports Quarterly Results
April 4, 2025
Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) announced its third quarter earnings on Thursday, April 3. The Chicago-based company reported a decline in sales and earnings. The company’s stock declined by 2% after the report was released...
Bonds
Treasury Yields Decrease
April 4, 2025
Treasury yields decreased throughout the week as markets reacted to the latest economic data and anticipated the latest non-farm payrolls released on Friday. Yields continued their decline at the end of the week despite the...
Interest
30-Year Mortgage Rates Continue to Decrease
April 4, 2025
Freddie Mac released its latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey on Thursday, April 3. The survey showed that the 30-year mortgage edged down again this week...