Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are charitable gift vehicles, sponsored by public charities that accept tax-deductible donations and invest them in a donor account until the donor requests that grants be made from the account to other IRS qualified charities.

There's a new wave of entrepreneurs itching to take on the challenge of small business ownership, and they belong to a generation that many regard as uninterested in embracing the challenges of running a business — despite the fact that some of them include the founders of Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Spotify and countless other startups.

If you own real estate—perhaps a vacation home or income property that has increased substantially in value over the years—and you want to keep it in the family, there are a number of planning strategies you can use to help minimize the estate and gift tax consequences of the transfer.

Whatever the reason you’re seeking to buy a second or permanent home in Florida, how do you choose the one that’s best for your situation? “Consider the practical and emotional value of the property—as well as its cost and location—before you take the plunge,” says Charles Nilsen, at Boston Private.

What’s the best charitable giving strategy to pursue while awaiting the outcome of proposed tax law changes in Washington? The methods, charities, and assets you choose can affect your tax deduction.

With the Equifax breach still making headlines, it can feel like no personal or financial information is completely safe and secure. If big corporations can get hacked, is there any hope for the rest of us in our private lives?

Whether you have a child beginning elementary school, entering high school or heading back to college, now is an ideal time to engage them in conversations about money. From back to school supplies to new shoes or dorm items, they are actively shopping with you for items they care about. As you pull out your wallet, take a few minutes to revisit some common sense saving and spending tips that will inspire them to think about what they are buying.

We've all heard the remarkable tales about people who stumbled on antiques or works of art worth millions of dollars in their attic or at yard sales. But even those of us who have artwork or collectibles in full view in our homes may not know how much they are actually worth.