Personal Finance Advice and Commentary

Friday, April 19, 2013 11:36 am
By Judy Martel · Bankrate.com

It’s good to be generous in the wake of tragedy, but be smart about giving.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013 6:00 am
By Judy Martel · Bankrate.com

The largest charitable gifts in 2012 surpassed those made in 2011, thanks to one donor.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 1:14 pm
By Kay Bell · Bankrate.com

Con artists are creating fake charities for Superstorm Sandy victims to steal donations or donors’ identities.

Monday, November 05, 2012 6:05 am
By Judy Martel · Bankrate.com

The wealthy are giving less money, but more time, than they were two years ago.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 6:05 am
By Judy Martel · Bankrate.com

Celebrity charity endorsements are everywhere, but it doesn’t mean you should join in.

Sunday, August 19, 2012 6:00 am
By Judy Martel · Bankrate.com

Creating a philanthropic family legacy begins with educating your kids.

Monday, July 30, 2012 5:22 pm
By Claes Bell · Bankrate.com

One bank is offering a unique perk for opening a new CD: $25 and an annual donation to a charity of your choice.

Thursday, July 12, 2012 3:02 pm
By Kay Bell · Bankrate.com

Efforts to cope with record hot temperatures could also offer some possible tax savings.

Sunday, April 15, 2012 4:16 pm
By Judy Martel · Bankrate.com

As China’s economy booms, its leaders are looking to the U.S. for guidance on both corporate and individual philanthropy.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012 6:32 pm
By Judy Martel · Bankrate.com

Leaving a charitable bequest is as easy as treating the charity as an heir on your various accounts. But combined with annual gifts during life, your donation could pack a lot more punch — for you and the charity. Here are three easy ways to make a bequest to a charity: Name the charity as

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