Bill Gates

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  Chinese Surprised by U.S. Charities’ Lack of State Control

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  April 18, 2012

  A Chinese delegation on a recent East Coast tour to learn about the U.S. nonprofit sectors couldn’t believe that government controls of these entities were so loose.

• 'Harry Potter' Star Supports Higher Taxes for Wealthy

  By Marlene Y. Satter  |  February 7, 2012

  Move over, Wizard of Omaha. You’ve got company–the Wizard of Little Whinging. Actor Daniel Radcliffe, best known for his portrayal of wizard Harry Potter, has come out in favor of taxing the wealthy, himself included.

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  Tax Hike Needed

  By Alexei Bayer  |  February 1, 2012

  We’re conditioned to regard taxation as bad for the economy.

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  Succession Fears: Working Past the Cult of Personality

  By Mark Tibergien  |  October 1, 2011

  Current events in the news illustrate the difficulty of effective succession planning.

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  Favorite 10 Philanthropists: Carnegie, Oprah, Aguilera & More

  By Dan Berman, AdvisorOne  |  September 29, 2011

  Andrew Carnegie kicked off the idea of the rich elite giving back; so AdvisorOne humbly highlights 10 people—of the many to highlight—who used their wealth to help others.

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  Forewarned Is Forearmed

  By Angie Herbers  |  July 28, 2011

  Younger advisors, and those who look younger, should be prepared to respond smartly to instances of discrimination.

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  Buffett, Gates’ Giving Pledge Gains 10 More Families

  By Marlene Y. Satter  |  April 29, 2011

  Ten more of America's wealthiest families took the Giving Pledge, begun by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates last June. The latest signatories, announced Thursday, brought the total to 69.

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  Interest Rates, Bernanke Speaks and Govt. Shutdown Looms—Advisor Briefing for the Week of April 4, 2011

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  April 3, 2011

  This week brings release of the March FOMC minutes and interest rate decisions by Japan, the ECB and the Bank of England.

• And the Pass Is Incomplete

  By Olivia Mellan  |  April 1, 2011

  It’s wonderful to see so many billionaires pledging to share their wealth with charity.

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  Warren Buffett and Madonna: A Tale of Two Philanthropists

  By Marlene Y. Satter  |  March 25, 2011

  All eyes were on Warren Buffett, Bill and Melinda Gates and Madonna as these public figures struggled this week to increase charitable giving in India and Africa.