Archive for January 2018
A Place Called Enough
The Best Place for All of Us For some people, not having enough is a problem. But it could be argued that having too much is also a problem. If we’re lacking, we start to worry about our needs and our family’s well-being. With too much it’s tempting to live unto ourselves, to not…
Read MoreFive Things to Consider Before You Give
We’re now more than halfway through January. Among the New Year’s resolutions to eat right and exercise more, many people resolved to do more to help others. However, it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start. Where should we give? How much should we give? As a Gift Planning Consultant, I love to…
Read MoreDonating Securities to Charity
What are the benefits of gifting publicly traded securities directly to a charity? If you own publicly traded securities (stocks, bonds or mutual funds) that have increased in value since you purchased them and you use them to make your charitable donations, you’ll realize even more tax savings than you would with a gift of…
Read MoreBridging the Gap
Darren Pries-Klassen, Executive Director From the Corner Office The Richest Man in the World Following a booming holiday season for Amazon, Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of the online shopping giant, became the richest man in the world. According to Forbes magazine, at the close of the stock market Jan 12th, Bezos’ net worth was…
Read More5 Benefits of Planning Your Charitable Giving Now
Don’t wait until the last minute to donate to charity. Here are five great reasons to start planning your giving now: Planning early in the year means you’ll have greater opportunity to give. Instead of last-minute giving in December, donating early in the year makes it easier for charities to plan their work. People who plan and budget…
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