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Marie St. Clare

What Did Marie St. Clare Learn About Budgeting and Budgeting Apps?

by
Beacon Pointe Staff

Marie St. Clare
CFP® - Financial Advisor

July 25, 2025

Hear what financial advisor Marie St. Clare learned while testing budgeting apps, and which features can help you stay on track.

Getting the Most From Your Budgeting Software (Part 2) 

by
Marie St. Clare
CFP® - Financial Advisor

January 27, 2025

If you’ve ever tried to keep track of your spending with a budgeting app, you know that the initial motivation doesn’t always last.

Getting the Most From Your Budgeting Software 

by
Marie St. Clare
CFP® - Financial Advisor

October 28, 2024

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Budgeting Apps: We Tested Four, So You Don’t Have To

by
Marie St. Clare
CFP® - Financial Advisor

September 19, 2024

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Charitable Giving (part 6): The Pros and Cons of QCDs   

by
Marie St. Clare
CFP® - Financial Advisor

January 24, 2024

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Charitable Giving (part 5): QCDs

by
Marie St. Clare
CFP® - Financial Advisor

October 24, 2023

The picture is of envelopes and a pencil to represent charitable giving and, in particular, qualified charitable donations (QCDs).

This article will describe another charitable giving strategy known as Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs).

Charitable Giving (part 4): Donate Using DAFs

by
Marie St. Clare
CFP® - Financial Advisor

January 20, 2023

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Charitable giving can reduce taxes. If you use Donor Advised Funds, you can often increase tax savings and donate to your favorite charity.

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