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Blueprints Blog

Gift planning insights to build a plan for your future

The Gift Planning Blueprints blog offers planning insights, charitable giving news and stories of inspiration to help you plan for your future.

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3 Biggest myths about giving to charity, taxes, and financial planning

1.  Myth: Writing a check is always the best way to support a charity. Charities love receiving cash. Who doesn’t? But it’s not necessarily the most advantageous way for you to make charitable gifts. Own stock? It could be a better option. The shares in your brokerage account are probably “publicly traded,” which means they’re […]

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