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The coronavirus pandemic has created an enormous need for charitable giving, but there are other tax-smart reasons why donors might be encouraged to give more during this time. In fact, Schwab Charitable reports an impressive surge in giving over the past year. From January through June 2020, Schwab donors committed over $1.7 billion in 330,000 separate grants. This represents a 46% increase in dollars granted and a 44% increase in the number of grants compared to the same period in 2019.[1]In this special bonus episode, Mark Riepe talks with Kim Laughton, the president of Schwab Charitable. She and Mark discuss how to identify the right charities for you, how to incorporate charitable giving into your financial plan, and how to make the most of recent legislative changes when giving, among other topics.Subscribe to Financial Decoder for free on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.Financial Decoder is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the series, visit schwab.com/financialdecoder.If you enjoy the show, please leave a ★★★★★ rating or review on Apple Podcasts. Important Disclosures:The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed.The policy analysis provided by the Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party.Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.Schwab Charitable is the name used for the combined programs and services of Schwab Charitable Fund, an independent nonprofit organization. Schwab Charitable Fund has entered into service agreements with certain affiliates of The Charles Schwab Corporation.A donor's ability to claim itemized deductions is subject to a variety of limitations depending on the donor's specific tax situation. Consult your tax advisor for more information.This information does not constitute and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, Schwab Charitable recommends consultation with a qualified tax advisor, CPA, Financial Planner or Investment Manager.Past performance is no guarantee of future results and the opinions presented cannot be viewed as an indicator of future performance.Diversification, asset allocation and rebalancing strategies do not ensure a profit and do not protect against losses in declining markets. Rebalancing may cause investors to incur transaction costs and, when rebalancing a non-retirement account, taxable events may be created that may affect your tax liability.Roth IRA conversions require a 5-year holding period before earnings can be withdrawn tax free and subsequent conversions will require their own 5-year holding period. In addition, earnings distributions prior to age 59 1/2 are subject to an early withdrawal penalty.While Schwab Plan is available to clients at no cost, any investments you ultimately make may incur costs such as fund operating expenses and advisory fees.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.Apple Podcasts and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.Google Podcasts and the Google Podcasts logo are trademarks of Google LLC.Spotify and the Spotify logo are registered trademarks of Spotify AB.(1020-0RXT)[1]https://www.schwabcharitable.org/press-releases/schwab-charitable-donors-give-record-3.3-billion