Leave the Gift of Giving as part of your Estate Plan
One of the best strategies for charitable giving is to open and fund a Donor Advised Fund (DAF).
Five Ideas for Charitable Tax Savings
Five ideas for integrating your finances and your philanthropy.
Two Ideas for Year-End Tax Savings | Financial Perspectives
In this special edition of Financial Perspectives, Kent Kramer is joined by Foster Group advisors Marcus Iwig and Caleb Brown as they share essential year-end tax planning tips. Discover how to make tax-efficient charitable donations from your IRA, maximize deductions by combining multiple years of giving, and convert pre-tax retirement accounts to Roth IRAs.
2025 Year-End Tax Strategies: DAFs, QCDs, 401(k) Limits, Roth Conversions | Financial Perspectives
December 31st is fast approaching! This month, Kent Kramer and Caleb Brown walk through what's worth reviewing before the end of the year — timing, thresholds, and a simple way to prioritize the strategies that may be worth considering.
Year-End Financial Planning: Smart Moves Before Next Year
Are you optimizing your year-end for maximum financial benefit? Kent's blog post reveals helpful key strategies, from SALT limits to Donor Advised Funds.
Webinar: Tax Reduction Strategies & Why Timing Matters
December 31st is fast approaching! In this webinar, Kent Kramer and Caleb Brown walk through what's worth reviewing before the end of the year — timing, thresholds, and a simple way to prioritize the strategies that may be worth considering.
Chart of the Month – December 2025
Charitable giving strategies continue to evolve. This month’s Chart highlights how approaches to philanthropy have shifted over the past 15 years.
Year-End Giving Checklist: Make Every Gift More Intentional | Financial Perspectives
Year-end giving doesn’t have to be rushed or random. In this episode of Financial Perspectives, Director of Communications Gretchen Muller and Senior Lead Advisor Ashlee Vieregger walk through a practical year-end giving checklist to help you align your generosity with what matters most to you. They discuss “generosity languages,” how donor-advised funds could simplify giving across years, and ways to involve your family in leaving a legacy of generosity.
Charitable Giving: Ending the Year with Purpose
Feeling called to give back as the year comes to a close? There are meaningful ways to support the causes you care about—beyond writing a check.
2025 Year-End Tax Strategies: DAFs, QCDs, 401(k) Limits, Roth Conversions | Financial Perspectives
December 31st is fast approaching! This month, Kent Kramer and Caleb Brown walk through what's worth reviewing before the end of the year — timing, thresholds, and a simple way to prioritize the strategies that may be worth considering.
Year-End Financial Planning: Smart Moves Before Next Year
Are you optimizing your year-end for maximum financial benefit? Kent's blog post reveals helpful key strategies, from SALT limits to Donor Advised Funds.
Webinar: Tax Reduction Strategies & Why Timing Matters
December 31st is fast approaching! In this webinar, Kent Kramer and Caleb Brown walk through what's worth reviewing before the end of the year — timing, thresholds, and a simple way to prioritize the strategies that may be worth considering.
Chart of the Month – December 2025
Charitable giving strategies continue to evolve. This month’s Chart highlights how approaches to philanthropy have shifted over the past 15 years.
Year-End Giving Checklist: Make Every Gift More Intentional | Financial Perspectives
Year-end giving doesn’t have to be rushed or random. In this episode of Financial Perspectives, Director of Communications Gretchen Muller and Senior Lead Advisor Ashlee Vieregger walk through a practical year-end giving checklist to help you align your generosity with what matters most to you. They discuss “generosity languages,” how donor-advised funds could simplify giving across years, and ways to involve your family in leaving a legacy of generosity.
Charitable Giving: Ending the Year with Purpose
Feeling called to give back as the year comes to a close? There are meaningful ways to support the causes you care about—beyond writing a check.