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Real Change in Philanthropy Requires Real Leadership
Real Change in Philanthropy Requires Real Leadership Have you heard about the Giving Pledge? Started by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates in June 2010, it is an effort...
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Contributions and Donor Relations are a Two-Way Street
Contributions and Donor Relations are a Two-Way Street A reader recently gave a suggestion for a future post: “Write about the importance of unrestricted giving to an organization you support,...
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World Trade – What’s Happening in China?
World Trade – What’s Happening in China? When I was in Beijing in early September, the European Union announced a trade investigation against China for selling Solar Panels for less...
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The Changing Face of Family Philanthropy
The Changing Face of Family Philanthropy It wasn’t too long ago when, if you mentioned the idea of family philanthropy, you conjured up images of the “Thurston Howell III” Family...
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Year-End Charity Giving
Share Year-End Charity Giving Following, are some ways to contribute that I adapted from a letter I prepared for a charity I am on the Board of. Substitute your organization’s...
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If You’re the Type of Guy Who Enjoys Kicking Back On His Private Jet While Visiting His Many Oil Fields, You’re Probably Not Digging the President’s “Jobs Act”
If You’re the Type of Guy Who Enjoys Kicking Back On His Private Jet While Visiting His Many Oil Fields, You’re Probably Not Digging the President’s “Jobs Act” Last week,...
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Language of Accounting
Share Language of Accounting Here are definitions of some of the jargon used in accounting or by accountants. A = L + C: This is our basic equation. Assets equal...
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Barron’s Stock Picks’ Performance
Share Barron’s Stock Picks’ Performance In Barron’s Jan 9 and 16 issues they ran analyses of the 43 small cap and 169 larger cap stocks recommended in their 2016 issues...
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2016 Year End Financial Benchmark Charts and Graphs
Share 2016 Year End Financial Benchmark Charts and Graphs These charts continue an annual tradition I started ages ago to use when I do financial planning with clients. The charts...
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President Obama’s 2013 Budget Revealed: A Look at the Tax Details (Also Included: A Comprehensive Comparison of the Obama/Gingrich/Romney Tax Proposals)
President Obama’s 2013 Budget Revealed: A Look at the Tax Details (Also Included: A Comprehensive Comparison of the Obama/Gingrich/Romney Tax Proposals) Earlier today, President Obama unveiled his 2013 budget request to Congress, which...