Merry Christmas.
Now that we got that out of the way (I could have wished you season’s greetings, just to piss off TheDonald, TheRyan, and MitchWhatMeWorry. But, I’ve never done that. Because I am wishing you greetings for your holiday.)
Continue reading So, this is Christmas
So, this holocaust survivor (from Leipzig, Germany) started a company when I was born. One that curried my curiosity enough to have purchased from it more times that I would probably care to admit. And, I was pretty confused as a tyke (I first purchased from this firm when I was 8), thinking I was dealing with a firm in the Virginia suburbs.
Continue reading A Woman Pioneer
Yesterday, I spoke about the need for us to donate to charity. Many of us do that because we want to help those less advantaged than ourselves, others do so to save money on their taxes. Today, I’ll talk about the what Mark Zuckerberg (and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan) recently announced- after I introduce the Gates/Buffett pledge program.
Continue reading Charity- begins at home?
Since today is Christmas- which means that many of you are in the mood for receiving- maybe I can entice you to engage in the act of giving. Besides, it’s the end of the year and so many of you just realized that your tax situation needs to be addressed. (If you were my clients, you would be reminded of this aspect- and how to save the big bucks all year round.)
Continue reading So, this is Christmas
We all want to help. But, most of us have limited funds. Even as an advisor/director of trusts, there never are unlimited funds to help every charity that deserves it. (Professional advisors- who we do not employ- never answer that question directly, either. Instead, they offer you categories of charities that meet their specifications. You still have to choose!) How do you decide? Continue reading Tzedaka
