November is National Caregivers Month. Chances are you, or someone you know, has been or will be an unpaid caregiver on a short- or long-term basis. Today, more than 1 in 5 Americans are serving in that capacity.1 According to a 2020 study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, 53 million Americans provided […]
Tax-Efficient Charitable Giving
Tax-Efficient Charitable Giving by A. Scott White, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® President, Scott White Advisors The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 transformed the U.S. tax code, doubling the standard deduction—the limit taxpayers must reach in order to itemize deductions on their tax return. For 2021, the standard deduction is $25,100 for married couples filing […]
5 Reasons to Fulfill Your Philanthropic Vision with a Community Foundation
5 Reasons to Fulfill Your Philanthropic Vision with a Community Foundation by A. Scott White, CFP®, ChFC, CLU If you want to support your local community with charitable donations, you may want to consider partnering with your local community foundation. Organized as a nonprofit philanthropic entity for the broad-based public benefit of the residents […]
How to be a Gift Maker
How to be a Gift Maker by A. Scott White, CFP®, ChFC, CLU I was honored to be part of the recent Gift Makers photo and newsletter article with the Southwest Florida Community Foundation (SWFLCF). They are using the term Gift Maker for those who make gifts happen or create other charitable opportunities to benefit […]