Giving
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Few things make it easier to let go of possessions than knowing they’re going to a worthy cause. But to maximize the good your stuff can do, you have to know the best places to donate different types of merchandise. These charities have different niches, but they all allow you to help those in need.
Do you have a lot of stuff you just don’t need? Fortunately, you can donate it to charity for a tax deduction. But don’t just drop stuff off at a drop box. Several best practices ensure the donation process goes as smoothly and the charity can make the most of your donation.
Donating your used car to charity is a convenient way to dispose of an old vehicle while reaping tax benefits. Plus, donating your vehicle lets you skip the hassle of trying to sell the car yourself. In fact, the most challenging part of car donations is finding the right charity to donate to.
If an extra vehicle is gathering dust in your driveway, donating it to charity lets you skip the hassle of selling it and may land you a tax deduction. But it’s crucial to follow these steps to ensure the charity gets the most it can from the car — and you get the biggest tax deduction possible.
If your home looks like a toy hoarder’s paradise, it’s time to declutter. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of places in desperate need of fun, enriching items for youngsters. Find out where to donate the used toys your kids no longer want.
Suppose you’ve got a leaky toilet in your bathroom. After trying without success to repair it yourself, you call a plumber who gets the job done in an hour. Normally, this would leave you with a hefty bill to pay – anywhere from $45 to $150 for that one hour of work. But in this case, there’s no
When I moved to Atlanta and started going to my current church, I wanted to get involved by joining a ministry. As it so happened, they were holding a ministry fair, and I decided to check it out. I walked around and looked at all the booths to see where I would best fit. I
Gift cards are popular for birthdays, graduations, and all other gift-giving occasions. They present a handy way to personalize an individual gift while still allowing the recipient to pick out what they like. In this article, we’ll go over the different types of gift cards, why retailers offer them to customers, and how you can
In popular media, there is a fascination with the differences between everyday Americans and the wealthy. However, in reality, the rich and the average American often use their money in the same ways. The rich routinely give to charity, and while the amounts they give are high, as a group they do not give more
While a charitable remainder trust (CRT) can be an excellent tool for charitable giving and estate planning, a wealth replacement trust is sometimes a better option. When you establish a charitable remainder trust, you transfer appreciated property to an irrevocable trust and designate a charity as the beneficiary. A portion (or all) of the assets
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