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Gone are the days when retirement meant just relaxing on a beach or spending endless hours on a golf course. Nowadays, many retirees are looking to contribute positively and find meaning by supporting ...

Charitable lead trusts help you donate to an organization while preserving the remaining inheritance for your heirs. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

It's easy to see why charitable remainder trusts, or CRTs, continue to grow in popularity. You get to eat your cake and have it, too. CRTs allow donors to sell appreciated stock without paying capital ...

What Is a Charitable Remainder Trust? Charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) are a popular estate planning strategy for high-net-worth individuals and philanthropists looking to reduce their tax liability ...

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There are two different types of charitable remainder trusts. Susan and Fred know what hard work is all about. And they have the rewards as a result. Susan: “I was one of the lucky ones. It was a very ...

I’m a tax oriented CPA and set out to write an article on charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) just as a way to understand these peculiar trusts and what they can do. The article became three and that ...

For clients with highly appreciated assets aiming to transfer part of their holdings to an heir in a tax-efficient way while giving to a nonprofit, charitable remainder trusts could be a fit.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Most people wait until late in the year to plan their charitable gifts ...