Giving to charity for tax deductions in year end
Philanthropists seek deductibility with care. Jim Benedict of PNC Wealth Management urges giving to qualifying charities, checking IRS status, securing receipts, and vetting groups via BBB Wise Giving Alliance and Charity Navigator. He notes programs over administration matter, and cautions against donations to political action committees.
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Insider tips fueled $11 million in illicit trading, SEC says
SEC alleges Wells Fargo banker John W. Femenia used his position to pass confidential merger details to friend Shawn C. Hegedus and others, creating a phone tree across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, California, and New York. Ten people named in the complaint, with trades linked to mergers from 2010 to 2012 including Shaw Group and Chicago Bridge & Iron.
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Unemployment aid claims dip to 370000 after Sandy spike
U S unemployment filings fell sharply to 370000 last week, down 25000, signaling a return to modest hiring after Superstorm Sandy disruptions. Four week average remained elevated, while the number continuing to claim declined near 5 million. Analysts cite rebuilding and rehiring as support, with November job totals expected weak amid fiscal cliff anxieties.
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