donating rmd to charity

The Smart Retirees Guide to Giving

Donating your RMD to charity using the QCD strategy: Let’s examine a Case Study and the impact of the strategy on an ordinary family.


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Is Cryptocurrency a Scam or Here to Stay?

Is cryptocurrency here to stay? What investors should know and why cryptocurrency as a concept likely not a scam.


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Should I Still Own Bonds? A Major Decision for Retirees

Bonds, known for stability, decreased -1.54% in 2021 and have started 2022 with the same downward trend. Should I still be investing in bonds?


Expected stock returns

Caution: Your expectations of stock market returns may be unrealistic

Expected stock returns and outcomes are constantly compared. Unrealistic and unmet expectations often lead to negative responses and consequences.


Should I be investing in stablecoins

Investing in Stablecoins & More: Cut Through the Noise

Should I be investing in stablecoins? We are certainly no experts, but today we hash (no pun intended) out things we are thinking about in this space, and the…


RMD rules 2022

New RMD rules for 2022 – Don’t miss this change!

The IRS has changed RMD rules again in 2022. If you have a tax-deferred account like an IRA don’t miss this change!


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How to Save Your Children from Financial Mistakes

Pressure from social media & society can cause poor financial decisions. Today we discuss how to save your children from financial mistakes.


Fourth Quarter 2021 Investment Market Review

Fourth Quarter 2021 Investment Market Review

Take a look at our fourth quarter 2021 Investment Market Review. Download our free PDF.


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How to Retire Without a Mortgage After Refinancing

How to retire without a mortgage after refinancing. Rates have been on decline for 40 years (from high 18% in 1981) to around 3% today.


Charitable Giving Strategies 2021

How the 2022 Tax Bill Might Kill Charitable Giving Strategies

Does the recent tax proposal kill charitable giving strategies like stacking? If you give charitably and want to maximize tax savings you'll want to stay…


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Is Whole Life Insurance a Good Idea?

Is the decision to purchase whole life insurance a good idea? Here is why this decision can have a big impact on your future.


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Taking Social Security While Working

Can you take Social Security while working? Here are some key factors you should know if you plan to work while taking Social Security.


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