Own stock that’s increased in value (and that you’ve owned for at least one year)? You have a unique opportunity. If you donate your shares, you’ll receive the same tax…
An IRA is an appealing way to save for retirement: Make a contribution and enjoy tax savings. But eventually, the tax bill comes due—when you take your annual distributions and…
Amy Allen has been nurtured by nature her entire life. She grew up in Austin, Texas, and has enjoyed an outdoor lifestyle with her family and friends since she was…
It’s that time of year again: tax-filing season. Here are five easy steps to help you make it through. Be prepared. The goal is to meet with your tax advisor…
Ever look at the calendar and marvel at what year it is? Has that much time really gone by? With time’s passage comes change: Babies are born, loved ones depart.…
Georgian Wavle loved to bird. She travelled all over the world to pursue her passion, and she followed the birds to Corpus Christi on the Texas Gulf Coast for her…
Naming a loved one or a favorite nonprofit as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement plan assets is a heartfelt way to make a lasting impact. Go…
Whether you are approaching or are in your retirement years, you may be wondering how you can ensure that you don’t outlive your assets. There’s a way to lock in…
H-E-B has a well-deserved reputation for being customer-focused. The Texas grocery retailer’s customers are fanatically loyal, and recent new store openings in North Texas have drawn thousands of folks who…
A beneficiary doesn’t have to be a person—it can be an organization whose mission you want to continue long after your lifetime. When you name Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation…
A new year has brought more than just resolutions. It’s brought new laws and other changes that may affect your giving decisions. And with any economic change, you may be…
Ray Garcia has lived a full and fulfilling life that has taken him far from the Fifth Ward of Houston where he grew up. Ray learned the value of hard…
A key change of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act relates to the people you name as your beneficiaries. Previously, all beneficiaries could take distributions throughout…
Many of us devote our time, talents and contributions because it’s the right thing to do and we want to make an impact. Sharing our generosity also provides us with…
By Mike Stewart, WildRose Kennels, uklabs.com It’s pre-dawn for the upcoming hunting season. For many it’s only weeks until the opening of dove, teal, waterfowl in the North and even…
