Give More, Keep More: Tax-Smart Charitable Strategies for Retirees

2025-10-31

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The holiday season brings out our generous spirit, but are you giving in the smartest way possible? In this episode, Certified Retirement Counselor Mark Struthers explains how to make your charitable giving more tax-efficient, emotionally rewarding, and financially sustainable through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs). Mark breaks down the pros and cons of each, shares practical examples (including his famous “Pebbles Donor-Ad...

The holiday season brings out our generous spirit, but are you giving in the smartest way possible?

In this episode, Certified Retirement Counselor Mark Struthers explains how to make your charitable giving more tax-efficient, emotionally rewarding, and financially sustainable through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).

Mark breaks down the pros and cons of each, shares practical examples (including his famous “Pebbles Donor-Advised Fund”), and highlights how recent tax law changes, including the SALT cap increase and new charitable deduction rules, can impact your giving this year.

Listen in to learn how you can help others and strengthen your financial plan before year-end.

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