N.Y. Gift Fair Puts Rising Consumer Confidence on Display

Gift-buying trends revealed at the New York International Gift Fair showed that consumers are still focused on value, but less leery of spending. Signs of the brighter mood were everywhere, from the color palettes to the growth…

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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Will You Be My (Financially Responsible) Valentine?

When Cupid slings his arrow, it can hit you right in the wallet. What’s the economically challenged lovebird to do? Well, luckily, a sense of humor is still free. Here are some tips — and some what-not-to-do’s, including some …

A Valentine’s Day Sales Forecast Retailers Should Love

Retailers should be swooning this year: Spending for the lover’s holiday is forecast to top $18.6 billion, a 5.8% jump in spending over 2010. That amounts to about $125 per person who buys a gift for that special someone.
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