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
Are You at Risk for Kidney Disease?
March 21, 2025
What are the risk factors for kidney disease?...
Replacing Important Documents
March 14, 2025
How do I replace important documents that were lost when our home burned down? We lost everything including our house deed, car titles, tax returns...
When to Worry About Your Memory
March 7, 2025
I have become more forgetful and am concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services to...

Washington News
Avoid Identity Theft During Tax Season
March 21, 2025
During tax season, fraudsters use the latest strategies to steal identities. With the tax filing season in full swing, taxpayers need to remain vigilant for strategies that may involve text messages, emails, phone calls or...
Direct File Expands to 25 States
March 14, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently reminded taxpayers that they can file their 2024 returns at no cost. The IRS Direct File program has been enhanced and expanded this year to be available in 25...
Avoid the Top Tax Return Errors
March 7, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reports that many taxpayers make simple errors on their returns. While those who file electronic returns tend to have fewer errors, there are still many taxpayers who improperly report their...

Personal Planner
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT)
March 28, 2025
Susan and Steve have been talking to their tax attorney, Elizabeth, about plans for their family. Susan is very concerned about their family...
Life Insurance - Costs and Benefits
March 21, 2025
Let's look at the "top five" reasons people give for not owning life insurance...
'Wait A While' Trust
March 14, 2025
Bill and Clara were talking to their attorney Susan about gifts for their family...
Finance News
Stocks
General Mills Releases Earnings Report
March 21, 2025
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) posted its third quarter earnings on Wednesday, March 19. The company’s stock fell by 3% after reporting lower-than-expected sales for the quarter...
Bonds
Treasury Yields Fluctuate
March 21, 2025
Treasury yields edged lower midweek as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision and their outlook for economic growth. Yields trended higher toward the end of the week as the latest employment data...
Interest
Mortgage Rates Edge Up
March 21, 2025
Freddie Mac released its latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey on Thursday, March 20. The survey revealed that mortgage rates slightly increased but remained below 7%...