NBC5 News has partnered with AARP to present Your Place, Your Money. Each month, you get practical financial advice that will save you money! This week Carmel Perez Snyder, Director of Advocacy and Outreach for AARP Oregon, talks about gift ...

In this Financial Quick Hits with Kevin McDermott, we conclude our three part series on philanthropy. Kevin explains why it is important to check with your financial advisor and tax preparer when you want to make donations. He explains how ...

In this Financial Quick Hits with Kevin McDermott, we continue talking about philanthropy. This is the second in a three-part series. Kevin talks about investing in companies that are philanthropic, and other ways to support companies that are focused on ...

In this Financial Quick Hits with Kevin McDermott, we begin talking about philanthropy. In this first of a three part series, Kevin talks about maximizing the impact of your donations, and shares the concept of “buckets of giving.” Find out ...

In this Financial Quick Hits with Kevin McDermott, we continue talking about cybersecurity. Kevin shares more suggestions on how to keep your financial information safe. Find out more by watching this video. ...

In this Financial Quick Hits with Kevin McDermott, we talk about Preferred Stock. Kevin explains the differences between common stock and preferred stock. He shares why preferred stocks are sometimes referred to as “hybrid security.” Find out more by watching ...

In this Financial Quick Hits with Kevin McDermott, we talk about debt, and how sometimes debt can be good or bad. Kevin explains that sometimes debt can be used to bring the future to today. But he also shares why ...

In this Financial Quick Hits with Kevin McDermott, we discuss capital gains. Kevin explains what they are, and how some capital gains are referred to as paper gains.  He also talks about the tax implications of capital gains. Find out ...

In this Financial Quick Hits with Kevin McDermott, we talk about coast basis, which is a very appropriate topic for tax season. Kevin explains how costs basis refers to the original purchase price, and how that applies to investing in ...

In this Financial Quick Hits with Kevin McDermott, our topic is inflation. Kevin shares the basics on what inflation is, and how it affects your long-term buying power. He also explains why investing is a better solution than hiding your ...

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