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The University of Missouri's Office of Gift Planning and Endowments is dedicated to helping donors, prospective donors and professional advisers learn about opportunities to support the University of Missouri through deferred giving. More

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The House That Ham Built
Morris Burger is no "ham." In fact, Burger, BS Ag '57, will tell you he's shy by nature. But when it comes to ham, no one knows more and no one does it better. Burgers' Smokehouse, or "the Ham House," makes country hams cured the old fashioned way. More

Encore! Charitable IRA Legislation Passed
The charitable IRA legislation is back for a repeat performance—don't miss this second-chance opportunity to make tax-free gifts from your IRA! More

What's Under Your Mattress? Protect Your Possessions and Records
Unless you think that you will urgently need them when banks are closed, valuable paperwork and items don't belong under your mattress. A safe-deposit box is a secure place to store items that would cause panic if lost. More

Limit What You Owe at Tax Time
If you make a donation before the end of the year, you may qualify for a charitable deduction and owe less to Uncle Sam. More

Do You Need a Living Trust?
As Americans of all ages plan for their family's future, more and more attention is being paid to living trusts—and for a good reason. More