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Personal Development

The System Is Not Unfair

by Viken Mikaelian January 12, 2025 0
Fairness is subjective, often rooted in financial literacy gaps, not systemic bias. The system rewards those who understand its rules and take personal responsibility,... Read more.
2025 Giving Today & Tomorrow Jennifer Amarnick
Giving Magazine

2025, January

by Viken Mikaelian January 11, 2025 0
Featured Cover Preview Legacy: Your’s and Your Donors’ Jennifer Amarnick, Executive Director of Philanthropy and Gift PlanningJupiter Medical Center... Read more.
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Personal Development

Next 4 Years: Thrive or Survive?

by Viken Mikaelian January 7, 2025 4
The next four years are yours to shape, no matter who sits in the Oval Office. In times of change, there are three types of people: the delusional, the passive,... Read more.
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Stewardship

The Art of Giving vs. Tuxedos and Hors d’Oeuvres

by Viken Mikaelian December 31, 2024 0
Philanthropy: Heart Over Glitz! When we think of philanthropy, it’s easy to picture glamorous galas, tuxedos, and polished speeches. But true giving isn’t about... Read more.
A picture of a woman looking out a window open to opportunities, to symbolize the opportunities the Great Wealth Transfer presents. Nonprofits that focus on estate planning and planned giving stand to benefit the most.
Planned Giving

Window of Opportunity for Nonprofits

by Viken Mikaelian December 28, 2024 3
You do not have much time. Over the next fifteen years, Baby Boomers will pass along a staggering $84 trillion to their heirs and to the causes they care about—an... Read more.
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Planned Giving

Smarter Giving: How Seniors Can Make an Impact and Save on Taxes

by Viken Mikaelian December 22, 2024 0
Did you know giving to charity can save you money on taxes while making a real difference? Surprisingly, fewer than 40% of wealthy retirees know about tools like... Read more.
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Estate and Legacy Planning

The Real Cost of Pet Ownership

by Viken Mikaelian December 20, 2024 2
Thirty years ago, I said goodbye to Thora, my loyal Norwegian Elkhound, as she gave me one last, loving lick—a silent goodbye that still lingers in my heart. Pets... Read more.
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Philanthropy General

Rethinking Estate and Charitable Planning: Insights Beyond the Ultra-Wealthy

by Viken Mikaelian December 19, 2024 1
Rather than fixating on the ultra-wealthy, whose financial maneuvers dominate headlines but offer limited societal impact, we should shift focus to wealthy retirees—a... Read more.
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Estate and Legacy Planning

No Kids? Adopt a Cause.

by Viken Mikaelian December 8, 2024 0
Ever wonder who gets the fortune when there are no kids to squabble over it? Turns out, charities, distant cousins, and even lucky pets are raking it in! A Wall... Read more.
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Philanthropy General

Big Government vs Philanthropy

by Viken Mikaelian December 7, 2024 1
Discover why the future of personal philanthropy is at risk in Big Government vs Philanthropy: Let’s Keep Giving Personal. This article delves into how legislative... Read more.

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