Did you know that it is possible for you to make a gift that will serve to improve the lives of others while reserving income for yourself and/or your loved ones? In fact, you can choose from among several methods of making gifts to public broadcasting that feature income for life or other period of time.

Many people who make use of these gift plans find they can give more than they ever thought possible when they discover the benefits of tax savings, convenient asset management, and regular payments for a time period they choose.

They may also find that making significant gifts need not mean sacrificing their own or their loved ones’ financial security. In fact, giving in this way can result in meeting a number of goals by helping one:

• Increase income from low-yielding stocks, bonds, or other assets.
  
  
• Enjoy generous income payments to help cover expenses in pre-retirement years.
  
  
• Create a supplemental source of retirement income that is permanently set apart from other assets.
  
  
• Assure a protected income for your spouse or other surviving loved ones.
  
  
• Arrange to provide funds to assist parents in later years.
  
  
• Plan to cover educational or other expenses for children or grandchildren.