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Charitable giving often isincluded in financial and estate plans, and this is the time of year when there’s an increased focus on giving. But many people don’t optimize the impact of their donations by developing a giving plan. Few people are deliberate and strategic in their charitable activities. Many gifts are one-off events that don’t involve a lot of planning. Others are made routinely or reflexively. A solid giving plan can maximize the benefits derived by both the charitable causes and the donor who’s interested in them. Before we look at the specifics of a giving plan, always keep in…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.TikTok has lost an emergency bid to temporarily halt a fast-approaching deadline under a US “divest or ban” law, leaving the fate of the popular video app owned by China’s ByteDance in the country ever more uncertain.The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Friday rejected the emergency motion filed by the platform and its Chinese parent company at the start of the week, requesting the law be stayed from taking effect next month while it asks the…
This article was written byFollowInvesting in high-growth opportunities across industries, employing a value investing approach that prioritizes robust business models and strategic foresight. Focusing on companies with the potential to profoundly influence the global landscape in the years aheadI primarily employ the discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation methodology, although I remain adaptable to various valuation techniques. Additionally, I leverage business model frameworks derived from institutions like Harvard Business School and other renowned universities for in-depth analysis. This approach ensures a comprehensive understanding of a company’s intrinsic value and strategic positioning within its industry landscape, facilitating informed investment decisions with a…
Last month, I was talking with a friend about his Medicare Advantage plan for 2025. He will begin taking a Tier 5 medication in January and wanted to know about the coverage and costs. I found that the drug would be covered and his costs would be capped at $2,000. He would probably meet that cap in January or February and not pay another cent for medications in 2025. Then, we switched gears to check out the medical coverage in his plan. His physicians are in-network and his out-of-pocket costs would be capped at $4,900 in-network. His response, “Diane, I…
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the worldAmazon will donate $1mn in cash to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, the company confirmed on Thursday, as Big Tech companies seek to build relations with the US president-elect.Amazon’s move comes after Facebook and Instagram parent Meta similarly donated $1mn to the fund. Amazon will also broadcast Trump’s inauguration on its Prime Video service. Trump has long accused Big Tech companies of a litany of abuses, including censorship of conservative media. Following his election victory in November, Big Tech executives rushed…
This article was written byFollowAllspring is welcoming a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted expertise propelling us forward, we’re a company staying true to our core investment roots while reinventing ourselves to offer today’s investors a fresh perspective. Allspring is a company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to elevate investing to be worth more. Allspring Global Investments(TM) is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain private funds of GTCR LLC and Reverence…
Alzheimer’s disease impacts nearly 7 million Americans today, and over 11 million family caregivers shoulder the responsibility of caring for them. Despite its prevalence, families are often lost in knowing what to do to safely care for their loved ones. Here at AgingParents.com, a nurse-lawyer, psychologist team advising elders’ families, Alzheimer’s disease management is the most common subject area for which they seek advice. It takes a combination of general information and legal advice to fully address the issues. General Info Should Come From An Established, Respected Organization A reliable resource for getting quality information about this disease is the…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.A US appeals court has thrown out rules requiring Nasdaq-listed companies to have board members meeting certain racial or gender diversity criteria or explain why they did not.The 9-8 decision from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday deals another blow to the diversity, equity and inclusion movement in corporate America. The appeals court’s majority found that Nasdaq’s diversity rules, which were approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, could not be squared with the legal framework under which the securities…
Lyft, Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) Barclays 22nd Annual Global Technology Conference December 11, 2024 2:35 PM ET Company Participants Erin Brewer – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ross Sandler – Barclays Ross Sandler We are going to get started as people roll in here. Welcome everybody. My name is Ross Sandler. For those of you that I have not yet met, I had the U.S. Internet Research Team. We’re super happy to have Erin Brewer from Lyft back again for another great year. And I think very timely given what’s going on in this space broadly right now. So just to…
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to plan for the New Year. One important budget item that many are reluctant to address is Medicare costs. A quick overview of the 2025 costs should provide a head start. Costs That Apply to Anyone on Medicare There are some costs that any Medicare beneficiary faces. Part B Premium The increase in this premium has been all over the news. In 2025, the Part B premium will be $185, an increase of $10.30 from this year and $20.10 more than in 2023. Part D Deductible Next year, the deductible will be…
