Author Archives: Zions TV

4 Points to Know About Gift Taxes

Do you know the difference between a Gift Tax and an Estate Tax? Do you understand the laws that have been changed concerning these taxes? Dirk Samson, of Western National Trust Company, explains what these taxes are and how the new laws may apply to you. Read More

Women’s Financial Group — Building Financial Awareness

Cory Gardiner discusses the importance of budgeting, setting goals and reaching out for support. The Women’s Financial Group is available to help with everything from budgeting basics to small business loans and is open to anyone in the community. Read More

Auction Features: Auto-Sizing

Zions Direct has developed a new auction feature called Auto-Sizing that will allow investors to determine the total number of units sold in primary auctions. See how you can take advantage of this new auction feature. Read More

A Tale of Two Strategies – Part 2

Picking up where part one left off, this second video of a two-part series evaluating the arguments for and against bond funds and individual bonds explores these investments further in terms of interest rate risk, liquidity, and portfolio size. Read More

A Tale of Two Strategies – Part 1

Whether to invest in bond funds or individual bonds is an ongoing debate in the investment world. The first of a two-part series, this video compares these investments in terms of diversification, reinvestment of income, investment control, and cost. Read More

University: Stock Indexes

Many investors look to a stock index to get a feel for the current market environment. Learn about two popular indexes, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500. This educational video is part of Zions Direct University’s Beginner series. Read More

Giants in Our City

Harris H. Simmons, Chairman, President, and CEO of Zions Bancorporation, and A. Scott Anderson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Zions First National Bank were both honored as Giants In Our City. Read More

Welcome to Zions Direct TV

The Zions Direct TV YouTube channel provides an engaging experience for those looking to begin or enhance their financial education. Isn’t it time you invested in your future? Just push play. Read More

University: Time Value of Money

Time can be a critical factor when it comes to investing and borrowing money. Learn about the influence it can have on the value of a dollar in this short video. This educational video is part of Zions Direct University’s Beginner series. Read More

SideKix – Speaking on Business

Zip it, flip it, kick it, or clip it — this Lehi based company has come up with an innovative new toy that gives kids multiple ways to play. From hacky sack to a place to store your treasures, SideKix provide multiple surprises. Read More

Kisstixx – Speaking on Business

For the creators of Kisstixx, their business class at UVU led to much more than a good grade. With the mentoring and entrepreneurial classes available to them, Dallas Robinson and Mike Buonomo were able to take their class project to new heights. Read More

Tanner Dance

Many students in our public school system lack opportunities to develop in the arts outside of school. Tanner Dance brings these opportunities to the children, serving more than 4,000 students each week in school programs throughout the community. Read More

University: Management Investment Companies

Interested in Management Investment Companies? In this video you will learn more about them including the difference between closed end and open end mutual funds. This educational video is part of Zions Direct University’s Beginner series. Read More

University: Types of Stocks

Watch this video to learn more about Common stock vs. Preferred stock and the differences you should consider when deciding which stock to add to your portfolio. This educational video is part of Zions Direct University’s Beginner series. Read More

Tanner Dance – Dancers with Disabilities

No dancer is held back by their physical limitations at Tanner Dance. Through the Dancers with Disabilities program, and generous sponsors, children express themselves and enjoy the art of dance regardless of their varying abilities.

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