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From passion to profit, learn strategies for prosperity and financial empowerment. - [Third Party Supplemental Needs Trusts: How Families Can Plan Ahead](https://rcfstrusts.org/third-party-supplemental-needs-trusts-a-guide/) - Third Party Supplemental Needs Trusts allow families to provide financial support to individuals with disabilities without affecting SSI or Medicaid eligibility. - [Representative Payee Services: What You Need To Know](https://rcfstrusts.org/representative-payee-services/) - Learn about representative payee services, duties, and how they help manage Social Security and other government benefits for individuals unable to do so. - [Jump Into the Pool for Christmas: Supplemental Needs Pooled Trust](https://rcfstrusts.org/jump-into-the-pool-for-christmas/) - Discover the benefits of Supplemental Needs Pooled Trusts, a great financial planning tool for safeguarding government benefits with year-end tax advantages. - [Ensuring Financial Security: Third-Party Supplemental Needs Trusts](https://rcfstrusts.org/ensuring-financial-security-the-power-of-third-party-supplemental-needs-trusts/) - Learn about Third-Party Supplemental Needs Trusts, ensuring financial security for individuals with disabilities while preserving government benefits. - [Irrevocable Education Trusts vs. 529 Plans](https://rcfstrusts.org/irrevocable-education-trusts-vs-529-plans/) - Discover the advantages of Irrevocable Education Trusts versus 529 Plans for financing educational expenses and estate planning. - [Guardianship Center Honors O'Connor with National Award](https://rcfstrusts.org/center-honors-oconnor-with-national-award/) - Eric O'Connor of RCFS receives the 2021 National Certified Guardian Excellence Award from CGC for exemplary work in guardianship. 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