With a little planning, there are still ways to benefit from a charitable deduction. One particularly useful strategy gaining popularity under the new tax law is gifting through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF).

If you want to build a legacy that includes more than your personal and financial assets, the good news is you can easily send the right messages using an ethical will. Sometimes also called a “legacy letter”, an ethical will is any message that shares your personal values with your loved ones after you are gone.

Happiness comes more from a grateful heart than it does from having all the things you want, because when you get those things you’ll only want more. It’s one thing to say you should feel thankful, but the amazing thing about gratitude is that you can train yourself to do it. And if you train yourself to be grateful, you’re going to make the world a better place for yourself and everybody around you.

“Black Wall Street,” a term coined by Booker T. Washington, describes the vast business developments on Parrish Street in the early 1900s. Located north of the Hayti Community, one of Durham’s largest African-American communities, Black Wall Street became a center of black life in Durham.

“Make a positive impact on the world around you.” It’s more than just a key element of Hilltop’s mission statement. We believe that making a difference in the lives of others is a critical component to living a fulfilling life.

When you retire, you don’t have to travel the world to expand your horizons. You can grow wherever you live. In our October retirement panel event, we explored several ways to make the most of your retirement.

Whether you’re collaborating on an annual report or organizing your favorite charity’s annual fundraiser, the team’s success depends on how well you work together. Good teamwork isn’t happenstance – the team’s chemistry can and should be built intentionally.