3 Easy Steps to Protect Wealth Against Inflation, How Charitable Donations Can Reduce Your Taxes, Oven vs Air Fryer

Preparing for Upcoming Estate Tax Law Changes | How Do You Gift Stocks? | Yes, You Can Buy Gold at Costco and Sales Have Now Topped $100M Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( December 21, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Top Story [] [Preparing for Upcoming Estate Tax Law Changes]( [Preparing for Upcoming Estate Tax Law Changes]( (Getty Images) High-net-worth families have time to take advantage of higher estate and gift tax exemptions before [they’re significantly reduced]( if provisions of the Tax Cuts and Job Act are allowed to sunset. [] Stocks [] [How Do You Gift Stocks?]( [How Do You Gift Stocks?]( (Getty Images) In this season of giving, many folks might consider investments as presents. But how do you gift stocks? [We take a closer look here](. [Have This Much Money? 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