Philanthropy

QE2 likely won’t help U.S. economy

While the stock markets have (eventually) responded enthusiastically to the Federal Reserve’s second round of quantitative easing, economists question whether the program will have the desired effect of re-inflating the U.S. economy. At best, the Fed appears to have simply ensured interest rates will remain at rock-bottom levels at least until June. That would be […]

By Steven Lamb |November 4, 2010

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Charitable giving: A win-win-win proposition

With recent improvements in the financial markets, your clients may be more inclined to open their hearts and their wallets for charitable giving. It’s a win-win-win proposition—the charity gets its needed funds and the donor wins twice: he satisfies his social conscience and reduces his tax bill. Fortunately, there are many ways to donate, and […]

By Gena Katz |November 1, 2010

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