Giving News
Our hope is to serve you and your family with helpful information. Read about the latest tax and legal developments relevant to charitable giving along with savvy living tips, personal planning and more.

Savvy Living
How to Find an Affordable Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
October 11, 2024
What is the best way to compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans? My Part D premium is increasing in 2025, and I would like...
CPAP Alternatives for Sleep Apnea
October 4, 2024
I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and have been trying to use a CPAP device for the past six months but cannot tolerate it. Are...
Early Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes
September 27, 2024
What are the early signs and symptoms of diabetes? I am 60 years old and was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. What did I...

Washington News
IRA Required Minimum Distributions by December 31
October 11, 2024
Each year the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds taxpayers over age 73 that they should take a required minimum distribution (RMD) by December 31...
30 Million Potential 2025 Direct File Users
October 4, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that there are 24 states participating in the Direct File program for the 2025 Filing Season...
Plan Ahead for End-of-Year Gifts in 2024
September 27, 2024
October is an excellent month to consider plans for end-of-year charitable gifts. These gifts could include an IRA charitable rollover, a gift of cash or a gift of appreciated land...

Personal Planner
Married Couples and Property
October 18, 2024
Mary was a surviving spouse. She and her first spouse Ryan owned a lovely home and placed it into joint tenancy with right of survivorship...
Separate and Joint Property
October 11, 2024
"My brother Pete and I own a ranch together," said Joe to his advisor. "We inherited the four sections of our ranch from my mother. As a single person, I think that I will plan...
What Do You Own?
October 4, 2024
John and Helen have been thinking about updating their estate plan. They called and made an appointment with their attorney, Clara...
Finance News
Stocks
Dave & Buster's Releases Earnings Report
April 11, 2025
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) announced its fourth quarter and full year earnings on Monday, April 7. Despite the arcade company reporting lower-than-anticipated sales for the quarter, the company’s stock rose nearly 3% following...
Bonds
Treasury Yields Rise
April 11, 2025
Treasury yields rose early in the week as investors evaluated the latest economic data, showing inflation improved from a month ago...
Interest
30-Year Mortgage Rate Continues to Decrease
April 11, 2025
Freddie Mac released its latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey on Thursday, April 10. The survey showed that the 30-year mortgage rate maintained its downward trajectory and remained below 7%...