GiftLegacy eNewsletter February 22, 2015

As a supporter of the American Institute of Physics (AIP) and our work to promote science, we are pleased to share with you GiftLegacy, our bi-weekly eNewsletter on personal finances and planned giving. We hope that it will become a valuable resource for you and your family, providing the latest news from Washington, DC that may affect your financial outlook, in addition to features like Savvy Living, Personal Planning and engaging gift stories. Enjoy, Richee-Lori Smith Chief Development Officer (301) 209-3006 development@aip.org     PERSONAL PLANNER Gifts of Cash Sara: "We had a pretty good year this year. After all the financial changes last year, we decided it was a good time to be more careful." Read More   SAVVY LIVING Who Should Buy Long-Term Care Insurance? Is there a good rule of thumb on who should buy a long-term care insurance policy? My wife and I have a few assets we'd like to protect, but we hate the idea of paying expensive monthly premiums for a policy we may never use. Read More   YOUR PLAN Gift Annuity for Real Estate Jonathan purchased a home many years ago for $80,000. The home has appreciated substantially over the years and is now worth $420,000. Read More   WASHINGTON NEWS “Phishing” Warning for Tax Preparers In IR-2015-31, the IRS warned tax preparers to be on guard for “bogus emails.” Read More   FINANCES Stocks - Intuit Grows Steadily Read More Bonds - The Debt Restructuring Rollercoaster Read More CDs and Mortgages - Interest Rates Rise Read More The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is committed to the preservation of physics for future generations, the success of physics students both in the classroom and professionally, and the promotion of a more scientifically literate society. From the work of our History Center and Niels Bohr Library & Archives, to the scholarship and internship programs of Sigma Pi Sigma, the physics honors society, and the Society of Physics Students, to the advocacy work of our government relations division and the crucial work of the Statistical Research Center, AIP works on behalf of the entire physics community. While AIP is the institution that carries out these programs, our work would not be possible without the generosity of our donors, like you. Thank you for your interest in supporting the American Institute of Physics. To access any of our resources, please go to aipgift.org.