Charitable Giving
Learn about the most effective ways your clients can contribute to charities that align with their personal philanthropic goals while also reducing their taxes.
How to preserve your 'full faith and credit'
By Steven McCartyAs I write this column, the news is full of dire articles about the impending U.S. default on its loan obligations.
September 20, 2011
States’ Budget Woes Cut Hole in Nonprofits, Foundation Center FindsThe thousands of U.S. nonprofit organizations that depend on state government grants for at least part of their funding are being hurt by cuts to public services many states are making in order to balance their budgets.
September 14, 2011
Rep. Barney Frank: President Should Appoint Fed LeadersThe top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee is pushing to limit the voting rights of regional Fed presidents on central bank interest rate decisions.
September 14, 2011
What’s Behind the U.S. Suing Big Banks Over Mortgage-Backed Securities?More bank stock declines and less lending could be in store as financial institutions face another massive round of lawsuits. The Federal Housing Finance Agency sued 17 banks on Sept. 2, alleging that the financial institutions committed securities violations in the lead-up to the recent financial crisis.
September 08, 2011
How to Judge if a 9/11 Charity Is Worthwhile: BBB TipsFor the 10th anniversary of 9/11, New York Citys Better Business Bureau is offering tips to assess charitable giving opportunities, especially ones that seem unfamiliar or whose names are similar to those of well-known charities.
September 01, 2011
Philanthropy’s Cutting EdgeHelping clients develop their philanthropic impulse should be a slam dunk — but often it’s not. Why? For starters, experts say, many advisors…
August 30, 2011
9 Tax Tips for Charitable Donations—SlideshowAmericans in significant numbers continue to support charities and to deduct the contributions on their tax returns. Unfortunately, the IRS sometimes disallows the deductions. The agency has tips for taxpayers to ensure they get the most out of their contributions.
August 30, 2011
How to Make Sure Your Disaster Relief Dollars Do the Most GoodAmericans are opening their pocketbooks to help the victims of Hurricane Irene. Fidelity Charitable has some tips to make sure your donations do the most good.