Category: Taxes

My college savings plan for four children

College tuition prices are insane.  If you haven’t started saving for your children’s college experience then get ready for sticker shock. My situation is even worse because there will be a point in time when three of my four children are simultaneously attending college. Setting a Savings Target The best

Donating Appreciated Stock for Twice the Tax Benefit

If you make substantial donations to non-profit organizations like charities, churches, synagogues, and shelters then you should strongly consider donating appreciated stock instead of cash. Aside from claiming the charitable giving deduction, you can also avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciated stock that you donate. This is best illustrated with