2017 is the 100th anniversary of the charitable deduction, but since the founding of the republic Americans have been known for their generosity, a trait that continues to this day. Charitable giving reached a record $390 billion in 2016. What’s behind the surge? In the premiere episode of its 14th season, WEALTHTRACK focuses on strategies to maximizing charitable giving and what’s driving the record breaking amounts. WEALTHTRACK #1401 broadcast June 23, 2017.