This Gift-Tax Change Is a Huge Gift — If You’re Wealthy Enough


A temporary change in the tax code is creating a sweet opportunity. Through 2012, the amount you can give in tax-free gifts jumps from $1 million to $5 million. In this video, Kevin Sanderford, principal of Colorado West Investments, explains how you can take advantage of this “two-year window.”

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This Gift-Tax Change Is a Huge Gift — If You’re Wealthy Enough originally appeared on DailyFinance on Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:00:00.

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Jean Chatzky: Beware, the Cost of Identity Theft Is Soaring


While the number of incidents of identity theft has dropped, the cost to get your identity back is rising. Personal finance expert Jean Chatzky explains who is after your identity (it could be someone you know) and gives great advice on steps you must take now to protect yourself.

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Jean Chatzky: Beware, the Cost of Identity Theft Is Soaring originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:00:00.

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Face-Off on Stocks: Hershey, American Greetings, Blue Nile


Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but an expected boost in sweetheart-holiday spending could still help a few stocks show your portfolio some love over the longer term. Here are the bull and bear cases for three companies that stand to see at least some benefit from Cupid’s arrow.

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Face-Off on Stocks: Hershey, American Greetings, Blue Nile originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:00:00.

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Jean Chatzky: Protect Yourself Now From Rising Interest Rates

Interest rates have no where to go but up. When that happens will you be ready? In this video, personal finance expert Jean Chatzky explains what you need to to do now to protect your wealth.

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Jean Chatzky: Protect Yourself Now From Rising Interest Rates originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:58:00.

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Under the Radar: Three Stocks Set to Double [Video]

Sometimes the stocks you least expect have the greatest opportunities. Hilary Kramer has come up with three such companies, revealed here, that she says offer great upside potential for investors.

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Under the Radar: Three Stocks Set to Double [Video] originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:02:00.

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