Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Luke Rutan

With tax season quickly approaching, it's a good time to consider the tax implications of your charitable giving goals. Read these potential tax implications to consider and call me to discuss a financial strategy designed to fit your unique needs.

Charitable giving and tax deductions By planning ahead, you can support the causes you care about, and potentially realize tax benefits.

Long-distance relationships are becoming more commonplace in today's technologically advanced world. However, be wary of sending money, especially if you've never met in person. A scammer can prey on your emotional state and take advantage of your trust, generosity and goodwill.

This scam often involves an attorney searching for a beneficiary for his or her deceased client. Keep in mind that you should never pay money in order to get money. If you believe an offer is legitimate, discuss it with a family member or trusted friend to gain an outside perspective.

Cybersecurity Tip #2: Be wary of any communication that requires immediate action, payment or updates to your account. You can always reach out to your Edward Jones team to make sure that any request for information or immediate action is legitimate.