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Dear FFTC,  Giving to charity is a priority for me every year, and I’d like to ensure I’m making the greatest possible impact while making sound financial decisions for the future. My financial advisor suggested something called “bunching” to maximize the

Dear FFTC, I’m turning 72 next year and will start taking annual distributions from my Individual Retirement Account as required by the IRS.

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Dear FFTC, I have a charitable giving fund with Foundation For The Carolinas and routinely make annual contributions.

Dear FFTC, My granddaughter recently got married, and I'd like to give the newlyweds something meaningful for the holidays this year.

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Dear FFTC, I have recently begun a new job overseeing a start-up’s Corporate Social Responsibility department. In my previous role, I focused on community grantmaking and did not manage volunteerism or other community affairs activities. Do you have any suggestions for

Dear FFTC Team, Between natural disasters and the pandemic, the past couple of years have been challenging for our employees. We really want to figure out how we can support them, but we don’t know where to begin. Do you have

Dear FFTC, I started a new job during the pandemic. Our company is moving back to the office soon, and our CEO would like to have a corporate retreat to get everyone excited. I’ve been asked to organize the event, but

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