Charitable Gifts in the Current Tax Environment
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018 made substantial changes to the tax code, and affected ability of many Americans to deduct charitable donations. Here are some strategies to help you maximize your tax savings while supporting organizations and causes that are important to you: Give something, get something Often we support a charitable…
Read MoreGood Advice, So Roundly Dismissed
The world of wise financial management is imbued with proven, effective – often simple – principles. Spend less than you earn; invest the difference. Maintain a personally-appropriate asset allocation of stocks, bonds, and cash. Diversify broadly within those asset classes. Keep investment costs low. Be mindful of tax consequences. Be patient and focused on the…
Read More(What You Already Know About) What to Do When Markets Sell Off
Recently, Vanguard’s Chief Investment Officer Greg Davis published an article representing the firm’s guidance to investors on how to react when markets fall in value. What’s most notable to us is what they don’t espouse in such historically common conditions. Missing is such “wisdom” as “look for quality names to pick up at more attractive…
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