Planning Ahead - Bereavement and Charitable Giving

From grief management solutions to the benefits of charitable giving


Bereavement
Grief is a common emotional and sometimes physical response that you feel when you experience loss after a disaster or traumatic event. Bereavement is a type of grief you experience when you lose a loved one. Grief counseling is a type of professional therapy designed to help you work through the various stages and range of emotions you may feel after a loss. There are ways to recover, and groups out there that you can contact for help. You can even chat with an AI bot! Learn More

Charitable Giving
Baby Boomers are expected to transfer $30 trillion in wealth to younger generations over the next few years. But, what will they do with it? According to the Giving USA 2021 report, donors bequeathed an eye-popping $41.91 billion to charity in 2020. From selecting a charity to ensuring you receive the financial and psychological benefits, this section will help you think it through. Learn More

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