2010 Media Interest

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Sheryl Garrett visits Brooke Salvini along the California Coast

2009

Fidelity Investors Publications – August 25, 2009 “An Education in 529 College Savings Plans” "You should consider your gift choices carefully," says Brooke Salvini. Gifts of cash, securities, or savings bonds may actually reduce the childs chance of qualifying for financial aid. 529 accounts are counted more favorably for financial aid as an asset of the parent rather than the child.

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance – February 23, 2009 “Q & A: How a Home fits into the Financial Puzzle” “Investing in the stock market is just for money that you won’t need for three to five years,” says Brooke Salvini. Don’t risk the money you want to spend on a house in the next few years in the stock market.

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance – February 2009 “Personal Finance for Military Families” A comprehensive financial reference guide for those deployed and their families, including saving strategies, tactics, and military specific resources. See Brooke’s comments on page 12 of this article.

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance – January, 2009 “Special Handling of Sudden Wealth” Goals and guidelines are offered as to how to best improve your financial situation when you are presented with unexpected money. In this article, Brooke Salvini, a CPA and financial advisor in San Luis Obispo, CA, recommends that you put an influx of cash into a savings account with an online bank such as HSBC or ING Direct, while plotting your next move.

2008

Kiplinger's Personal Finance, December 4, 2008 – "What to Do with a Windfall", "Brooke Salvini, a CPA and financial adviser in San Luis Obispo, Cal., recommends bumping up emergency funds to cover six to 12 months' worth of expenses, and double that if you or your spouse works in a field that's susceptible to layoffs."  

Financial Empowerment Podcasts – a community outreach service of the California Society of CPA's interviews Brooke Salvini, CPA/PFS for the October and September 2008 podcasts covering year–end tax and financial planning ideas.

Investing in an Uncertain Economy for DUMMIES – published by Wiley Publishing, Inc. September 2008. A collection of investment advice from the members of the Garrett Planning Network. TIP #60 and #74 contributed by Salvini Financial Planning.

The Practical Accountant, January 1, 2008 – Spotlight on Salvini Financial Planning.