(Michael Schwartz) - CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS As a general rule, you may deduct the full amount of monetary donations made to qualified charitable organizations. If you donate appreciated property held for more than one year, you can generally deduct the fair-market value of the property.

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(Joe Lyons) - Roth retirement plans are one of the best wealth creation tools available. They are also one of the most underutilized. Simply stated, Roth's are accounts that are funded with after-tax money, which can grow tax-free as long as the account exists. The contribution limits are the same as for pre-tax accounts.

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