Monitoring stocks can be done through a brokerages Web site or through Web sites like MSN or Yahoo Finance which allow tickers to be set up for a portfolio. Keep an eye on stock earning potential with helpful hints from a financial planner in free personal-finance video.
Expert: Julie Asti, CFP
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Obtaining a copy of your credit report can be done with one website on the Internet, but be careful of websites promising free credit reports as they may sign you up for a credit monitoring service. The government allows an individual a free credit report every 12 months from all three credit bureaus, so learn [...]
Determining fair market value of charitable donations has been changed by the IRS and can be done by looking online at the value through various websites. Factor in age and condition when calculating fair market value of charitable donations with advice from a financial planner in free personal-finance video.
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Airdate: April 8, 2010
Nightly Business Report tax guru, Kevin McCormally of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, explains why you’ll be able to claim a tax basis on demutualized stock now that the IRS lost a legal battle. Kevin’s tips continue on NBR Thursdays in March & April 2010.
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When hedging against inflation as an individual, it may be wise to pay attention to bond prices as they are directly affected by the rate of inflation. Discover why long term bonds may be more affected by inflation than short term bonds with tips from a financial planner in free personal-finance video.
Expert: Julie Asti, CFP
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Life-insurance policies come two ways, a term policy or a whole-life policy, and they can be bought online or through a life-insurance agent. Purchase a life-insurance policy and give family members piece of mind with helpful hints from a financial planner in free personal-finance video.
Expert: Julie Asti, CFP
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When buying your first investment property, something to think about is the possibility of being a property manager or maybe hiring one if being a landlord is not appealing. Research is crucial when buying investment property, so learn what to look for when buying land with tips from a financial planner in free personal-finance video.
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Consolidating debt can be done with a credit-card balance transfer or through refinancing a home mortgage. Lower monthly payments through consolidating debt with tips from a financial planner in free personal-finance video.
Expert: Julie Asti, CFP
Bio: Julie Asti works as a financial planner for Asti Financial.
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Starting a foundation involves considering if it’s going to be public or private, how long the foundation will be around, administrative time for managing the foundation and setting up bylaws. Build a foundation like a trust fund, family or lump-sum distribution from corporation with tips from a financial planner in free personal-finance video.
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Getting credit-card debt relief starts with the ability to set up a good budget and paying down credit-card balances. Discover other ways like dipping into savings or doing credit-card balance transfers to eliminate debt with tips from a financial planner in free personal-finance video.
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