• Donor Stories about giving that can assist you in determining ways in which you may give to Sholom Foundation while benefiting yourself as well.
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Weekly Article

Independence "Tommy, I'm not sure that Dalmatians make the best pets," I told my grandson. The fire department was riding down Main Street in a shiny red engine. They were waving flags and I wondered whether they were hot in their navy blue t-shirts. More ...

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Tax-Free Sale Gene and Carol were age 55 when they purchased some development land outside of town. They thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell for a higher price. They have owned the property for 10 years and now would like to sell. More on Tax-Free Sale >>.

Double My CD Return Valerie is a retired high school English teacher. She has been a careful saver and has a number of certificates of deposit, but she has seen her income decline. More on Double My CD Return >>.

Peace of Mind Gift Annuity Many years ago, Clara bought a home. Since she was so pleased with the home, she decided to buy stock in the company that builds and sells homes like it. Over the years, the stock has increased in value many times, but the value has been volatile. More on Peace of Mind Gift Annuity >>.

Sale and Unitrust Gene and Carol White purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well. A larger company is now discussing the possibility of buying the smaller company. Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes. More on Sale and Unitrust >>.

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