The holiday season is synonymous with gift-giving, but making a donation as a gift instead of buying something is more common than ever. Everything's gone up so much in the past few years that people ...

I was recently corresponding with an 88-year-old reader who had decided to hire a financial advisor. After years of enthusiastically managing his investments on his own, he had determined it was time ...

Estate taxes aren’t a widespread concern today but will be if Congress changes the rules or lets the 2017 tax law expire at the end of 2025, as is currently scheduled to happen. A good way to reduce ...

Want a gift that actually gets used (and devoured)? These homemade food gifts are simple, heartfelt, and full of comfort. From cookies in a jar to festive brownies and snack mixes, this recipe ...

The holiday season is a whirlwind of decorating, feasting and gifts. If you miss someone on your gift list or wait too long to go shopping, a homemade present can be the secret to a perfect gift. Try ...

Create meaningful holiday gifts without overspending. These thrift gifts are easy (and affordable!) to pull together quickly. Secondhand finds can make meaningful, affordable holiday presents. Holiday ...

Today’s high estate and gift tax exemptions could be slashed in a few years. Maximize those and other benefits now. The proposals to substantially increase estate and gift taxes that were ...

Looking for ideas for homemade Christmas gifts? Save money and reduce waste by giving practical presents from the heart, everything from baking bread to a night of stargazing. Between frantic shopping ...

Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things nature. She holds a degree in Journalism from Ohio University. Gift ...

'Tis the time of the year to start thinking about holiday gifts-- if you haven't already. And for many of us, a big part of this is figuring out how to check off the people on their gift list without ...

If you have gifting to loved ones on your mind, here are some considerations related to taxes and logistics. Unless you’re ...