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How Can I Best Help My Grandchildren Pay for College in the Future?

Getting an early start helping your grandkids pay for college is a smart approach. Most of us are very aware of how much college costs have been increasing in recent history. In fact, if you compare college costs from 1980 to 2020, the price to attend a four-year college full-time increased a whopping 180%! Starting some early savings for your grandchildren can allow you to take advantage of tax favorable investment options and compounding interest.

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Why Doesn't My Charitable Giving Increase My Tax Deduction?

Over the last several years you may have noticed that despite diligently organizing all your charitable donation activity and providing it to your tax preparer, the amount of your tax deduction simply doesn’t change. This can be a confusing and frustrating experience given that in the past this process likely led to a larger tax deduction. So, what is going on and is your tax preparer missing something?

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