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
Burial Benefits for Veterans
March 15, 2024
What types of funeral benefits are available to veterans? My parent served in the military many years ago and I am wondering if they are...
Navigating Prescription Expenses
March 8, 2024
Does Medicare offer financial assistance programs to help with medication costs? I recently enrolled in a Medicare drug plan but need some assistance paying for...
Dividing Personal Possessions Without Dividing the Family
March 1, 2024
Do you have any suggestions on how to divide my personal possessions after I die without causing conflict? I want to leave my jewelry, art...

Washington News
Ten IRS Tips To Avoid Tax Return Errors
March 22, 2024
On March 18, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminded taxpayers that the April 15 filing deadline is quickly approaching. To assist taxpayers, the IRS offered ten tips to help avoid tax errors and speed...
Direct File Pilot Launched in 12 States
March 15, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was pleased to announce the launch of the Direct File Pilot Program. This new tax software is available in English and Spanish...
IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Report Digital and Other Income
March 8, 2024
In IR-2024-63, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminded taxpayers that all income is taxable. This could include digital assets (such as cryptocurrency), income in the gig economy and any payments from foreign sources...

Personal Planner
Gifts of Cash
March 22, 2024
Many people use their annual gift exclusion as part of an overall estate planning strategy...
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Finance News
Stocks
CVS Posts Quarterly Report
November 8, 2024
CVS Health Corporation (CVS) reported quarterly earnings on Wednesday, November 6. The drug store company beat quarterly revenue expectations, causing its stock to rise by more than 10% after the release of the report...
Bonds
Treasury Yields Vary
November 8, 2024
U.S. Treasury yields varied throughout the week as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve’s decision to approve an added interest rate cut. Yields fell toward the end of the week as the latest employment numbers...
Interest
Mortgage Rates Climbing
November 8, 2024
Freddie Mac released its latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey on Thursday, November 7. The survey showed the 30-year mortgage rate steadily increasing back towards 7%...