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Children & College Savings
What Can a 529 Be Used For? More Than You May Think
What constitutes a qualified educational expense? When that question relates to 529 savings plans, the answer may be broader than you think.
Philanthropy
How Charitable is the Financial Industry?
Wall Street has a well-earned reputation for deep pockets, but less public attention is paid to how often the financial industry reaches into those pockets in the name of charity.
Philanthropy
Get More Out of Your Charitable Giving
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Typically, when we think about giving to charity, we think of all the lives we enrich by our support. What we sometimes overlook is how great it feels to do good. How can you make sure you get the most emotional benefit out of your charitable giving?
Retirement
Approaching Retirement: 3 Smart Money Moves in Your 50s
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After you turn the big 5-0, you need to get serious about retirement planning. Here are three things to do now to prepare for a brighter future for yourself and your loved ones.
Children & College Savings
Making the Case for College Savings
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American Funds provides resources to answer common client concerns and demonstrate how a 529 plan can help your clients pursue their college-savings goals.
Philanthropy
Micro-Finance Philanthropy and Financial Advisors
If you’re looking for new and exciting ways to engage in philanthropic causes, there are some worthwhile opportunities to review in the specialized world of micro-financing.
Children & College Savings
Expand Your Practice With 529 College Savings Plans
For many advisors, college savings represents an untapped practice-building opportunity. Learn how successful advisors use it to cultivate client interest and build a bigger client base.
Philanthropy
Why It’s Important for Financial Services to Give Back
We can all agree that it’s important to give back to your community. Financial services executives tell us why the individuals and firms in this industry are poised to help.
Philanthropy
Incorporating Goodwill: Five Ways To Pay It Forward
If you’re thinking about a corporate philanthropy program at your company, luckily, some of the best ways to give back in your professional life are actually right in front of you.
Philanthropy
How CSR and Philanthropy Are Changing Financial Services
When asked how corporate social responsibility and philanthropy are changing the financial services industry, a number of executives overwhelming agreed: the industry is being changed for the better.
Philanthropy
Consumers and the Corporate Cause
Most companies are well aware of the benefits of a corporate philanthropy program. Not only do these programs have an incredible impact on the lives of those in need, but they also enhance employee engagement, increase retention, and improve morale.
Philanthropy
Perspectives on Philanthropy: Millennials At Work
With Millennials expected to make up 75% of the workforce by 2030, companies need to pay close attention to their corporate philanthropy programs.