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Interested in searching for forgotten or lost money that may be in your name? You came to the right place. The article reprinted below...

Using your individual retirement account (IRA) to initiate a qualified charitable distribution (QCD for short; also known as an IRA...

Anybody who knew Al Schachter (of blessed memory) could quickly see the passion he exuded for Congregation B'nai Tikvah-Beth Israel...

(Note: The following column will also appear in the February 23, 2022 issue of the Jewish Community Voice. Due to the timely nature of...

With Chanukah here and candles lighting the night, many individuals and families not only give gifts to one another, but also give gifts...

The last few weeks of the year can be a great time to review your financial and tax plans and subsequently consider making charitable...

The text below was published by the Jewish Federations of North America on October 18th, and we are sharing it here for your convenience,...

Last summer, the JCF posted on our blog how you could "Boost Your Tzedakah with a DAF!" What follows is a lightly revised version of the...

Over the course of many months and even years since the Great Recession, the U.S. stock market has continued to climb and break records....

It's not often that a solution comes along that: Makes your life easier Enables you to save money (or, in this case, reduce taxes) And...

If you are 70 ½ or older and hold an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you can initiate an IRA qualified charitable distribution...

"…because it enables me to give back to charity and lower my tax bill. I can do this by donating appreciated stock into the fund and then...

You can perform tikkun olam while also saving on taxes. And the JCF is here to guide you in the process. In the latest issue of the...