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Way cool: Green roofs are growing
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Real Estate Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 603
Abstract: Green roofs are popping up in just about every U.S. city, as Americans are seeing the potential in sustainable building trends. But green roofs aren’t just a fad; they’re proving to have tremendous insulating effects on buildings and thus can provide significant energy savings — as well as other benefits. This article explains how the savings can add up.
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Help from HERA – Housing act could give industry a boost
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Real Estate Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1019
Abstract: The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) was designed to help shore up the United States’ shaky real estate market. Lawmakers crafted the bill with an eye toward bolstering home prices, stimulating home sales, and offering relief to borrowers facing foreclosure. This article describes some tax-related perks — and pitfalls — for strategy-minded investors. A sidebar explains how Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae may also benefit from HERA.
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New tools for checking energy use
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Real Estate Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 346
Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed two online tools to help you assess a building’s energy use. Both tools rely on the EPA energy performance rating to benchmark performance, and both provide an effective way for property investors and developers to quickly understand the financial and environmental impact of energy-saving strategies. This article briefly explains how the tools work.
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Infrastructure investment – A bridge to good returns
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Real Estate Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 593
Abstract: Trillions of dollars will be invested in developing and repairing infrastructure in the next few years, and with good reason. From collapsing bridges to crumbling levees, recent events have highlighted the need for costly structural upgrades. With governments strapped for cash, the door is wide open for private investors to get involved in financing infrastructure construction and repair. In light of the risk and high capital requirements, this article explains why index-based investments, such as exchange traded funds, may be the way to go.
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Newsbits – Don’t get lost in translation
Winter 2009
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 518
Abstract: In this issue, “Newsbits” discusses finding an appropriate translation service before marketing to ethnic groups, and how new IRS regulations eliminate the advance ruling process for a Section 501(c)(3) organization.
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New 403(b) plan requirements kick in
Winter 2009
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 630
Abstract: If you’re offering a 403(b) plan to your employees, you’ll have more responsibility for plan years that start on or after Jan. 1, 2009, thanks to new IRS rules.
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6 ways to make the new Form 990 less taxing
Winter 2009
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 655
Abstract: Are you ready to fill out new IRS Form 990 for 2008 — all 11 pages of it? Do you know which of 16 possible schedules that go with it apply to you? Must you use the new form or is Form 990-EZ acceptable? If you don’t know the answers, you need to read this article.
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Prudent is the word – Accounting rule, federal law wield impact on endowments
Winter 2009
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1051
Abstract: You’re likely to be managing endowment funds somewhat differently in 2009 — with more disclosures about how you invest and spend those funds — due to a new accounting rule. A sidebar discusses what the public will now be able to view about your management practices.
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Protecting your portfolio from bond calls
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 216
Abstract: When a person buys a bond, he or she likely pays close attention to its maturity date — the year the issuer pays back his or her principal and finishes its series of interest payments. Some bonds are callable as well, meaning the issuer can choose to redeem the securities at a predetermined price before they mature. This short article details callable bonds.
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Private foundations – They’re not just for the rich and famous
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 592
Abstract: The general perception of private foundations is that they’re only for the wealthy. In fact, private foundations can be an effective strategy for creating a family legacy of giving. There is no official minimum and a person may be able to effectively establish a foundation with an initial contribution as low as $250,000. This article explores the benefits (and a few drawbacks) of creating a private foundation.
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Until death — or divorce — do we part – A prenuptial agreement can protect your assets
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 626
Abstract: Despite love, hope and good intentions, more than half of marriages in the United States end in divorce. A well-crafted prenuptial agreement, commonly referred to as a “prenup,” provides protection for a person’s personal and business assets by outlining how they’ll be divided in the event of divorce or death. This article discusses the ins and outs of a prenup.
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Rebalance regularly to reduce portfolio imbalances
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 660
Abstract: Market fluctuations cause investments to continually gain and lose value. Over time, financial market movements can cause significant imbalances in even the most carefully constructed asset allocation — potentially exposing an investor to excessive risk. An investor should regularly rebalance his or her portfolio to bring it into line with his or her target weightings. This article explains how to rebalance a portfolio.
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HSAs offer tax-free health care savings
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 724
Abstract: Since 2003, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have provided individuals with another tax-advantaged way to fund health care costs. With an HSA, an individual or an employer can set aside funds for current or future health care costs. Most important, an HSA offers tax benefits similar to an IRA or 401(k). This article details the tax benefits of using an HSA.
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The Contractor’s Corner – 4 smart ways to improve job-site productivity
Winter 2009
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 547
Abstract: In this issue’s “The Contractor’s Corner,” we hear from a contractor who feels he’s doing all the right things to keep his construction company profitable yet is still struggling to turn a profit. This article notes that the job site offers many bottom-line building opportunities and suggests four in particular.
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Futurescope: Construction Business Trends – Green building evolves under new LEED standards
Winter 2009
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 386
Abstract: Sustainable — or “green” — building is among the most significant construction trends of the last 10 years. In that time, it’s gone from being a “nice idea” to virtually a competitive necessity in some markets. This issue’s “Futurescope: Construction Business Trends” updates readers on recent changes that the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has made to its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standard system.
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Break out of your fax funk with Internet-based service
Winter 2009
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 483
Abstract: No matter what a construction company’s purpose or specialty, just about every business in the industry has one thing in common: the fax machine. Bids, contracts, change orders and material invoices have long flowed in and out of those clunky, odd-sounding machines. But many contractors have begun to wonder whether there’s a better way. This article suggests that Internet-based fax service may well hold the answer.