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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
Zions Direct TV Releases Magical Video: Featuring Opportunity Village’s Annual Holiday Exposition
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah; December 14, 2012 — In a video launched this week, Zions Direct TV, a free video-on-demand service provided by Utah-based broker/dealer Zions Direct, highlighted the Magical Forest annual fundraiser for the renowned Las Vegas charity, Opportunity Village. The video can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTwON0MkzIQ. Read More
7 Retirement Planning Myths Debunked
No matter how many years you are from calling it quits, it’s essential to have some kind of plan in mind for financing retirement. The days of counting on Uncle Sam and a company pension to carry you through old age are long gone. We’re living increasingly in a “yoyo” economy — short for “you’re on your own.”
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Take Back Wall Street
Zions Direct offers a unique opportunity for individual investors to participate in auctions for various securities. Help determine your own investment yields when you bid on investment products at www.zionsdirect.com. Read More
Fed seeking to create wealth, not just cut rates
The Federal Reserve wasn’t just trying to drive down interest rates when it announced a third round of bond purchases Thursday, September 13. It also wants to make people feel wealthier — and more willing to spend.
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Bonds That Make A Splash
The Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center has been a popular sports and leisure facility for residents for over 40 years. Discover how the city was able to use the Build America Bond Program to fund much-needed repairs to its aging infrastructure. Read More
4 key items to look for in new 401(k) disclosures
It’s easy to overlook what’s important when it comes to saving money. Many people would sooner clip a toothpaste coupon than review their retirement accounts to assess whether they can minimize investment fees. Read More
University: Types of Debt Securities
Discover different types of debt instruments, including Government securities, Government agencies, municipal bonds, and corporate bonds. This educational video is part of Zions Direct University’s Beginner series. Read More
Solar Powered Bonds
Many cities and counties around the country are endeavoring to be more environmentally friendly. Learn how Zions Bank Public Finance was able to help one county in Utah obtain specific financing for the largest solar panel project in Utah. Read More
How Bonds Can Improve Your Morning Commute
Public transportation is a staple in many cities across the country and around the world. Find out how the Utah Transit Authority is using funds generated by the issue of municipal bonds to expand their rail services. Read More
University: Asset Classes
Learn about several of the asset classes available to investors, like equity securities (stocks) and debt securities (bonds). This educational video is part of Zions Direct University’s Beginner series for novice investors. Read More
Building a Bond Ladder with Larry Denham
Using a bond ladder is just one fixed income investment strategy. Learn how to create a bond ladder, as well as the potential pros and cons of using one, in this brief educational video. Read More
The Bond Store with David Hemingway
Don’t see the securities you’re looking for in the Zions Direct Auctions? Learn how Zions Direct’s Bond Store allows you to search through over 30,000 offerings of municipal bonds, corporate bonds, FDIC-insured CDs, and other securities. Read More
Types of Bond Sales
In this video about the way bonds are sold, Alan Westenskow and Alex Buxton – both of Zions Bank Public Finance – discuss the role of underwriters in the bond sale process, including how and why they are chosen. Read More
