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Apples and oranges: Lifetime and legacy giving with IRAs

A bag of oranges and a bag of apples next to each other.

Retirement assets are becoming an increasingly important part of charitable planning. Americans hold more than $50 trillion in retirement accounts—nearly $20 trillion of which are held in IRAs. Meanwhile, the Great Wealth Transfer is underway, with more than $120 trillion expected to change hands over the coming decades. In light of these trends, it is […]

Year-end checklist: Repeat, repeat, repeat

A blue, orange, and red strip of magnet that says "Reminder" on each one.

It’s almost November! You are well aware of the calendar, of course, and so are your clients. You’ve also likely already begun reminding clients about year-end tax deadlines and important loose ends to tie up before 2027 hits. Remember, though, that memories are short, and just because you’ve already mentioned year-end deadlines doesn’t mean you […]