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Charitable gifting basics: Timing, type, and tax
Strategic charitable giving helps donors align their financial goals with meaningful, high-impact philanthropy.
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Advisors and investors split on inflation, bond views
Our new report highlights the gap between investors and advisors about what to expect in the next 12 months.
Protecting your inner circle from fraud
Spot the signs. Start the talk. Here are tips to help loved ones avoid financial scams and stay safe.
Vanguard more than doubles participation in Investor Choice
Vanguard released data from its Investor Choice proxy voting pilot, highlighting a significant increase to both investor participation and voting policy dispersion in the 2025 proxy season.
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Markets and economics
Fading small-cap premium and softer U.S. labor market
Our monthly outlook discusses what happened to the small-cap premium and a measured softening in the U.S. economy.
Midyear investing perspectives
In a short video, Kevin Khang, Vanguard senior international economist, gives a midyear economic and market update.
All eyes on the U.S.: The dollar and labor market
Our monthly outlook focuses on a softening U.S. labor market and the prospect of fading currency tailwinds.
U.S. economy: On track, but treading carefully
The coming months will be pivotal in assessing how well the economy is able to absorb tariff-related pressures.
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Financial wellness and planning
Charitable gifting basics: Getting the most from your giving
How to maximize the impact of charitable giving through thoughtful timing, structure, and tax efficiency.
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Financial Planning Perspectives—A ‘BETR’ approach to Roth conversions
Smarter Roth conversions: BETR uses real data to guide timing, tax impact, and long-term outcomes.
Emergency savings protect retirement savings
Income volatility can drive workers to cash out a 401(k). Emergency savings options can help them stay on track.
The emotional and time value of advice
Vanguard research explores how investors derive emotional and time-saving benefits from financial advice.
