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  Sen. Franken Urges SEC to Ban ‘Unfair’ Arbitration Agreements

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  April 30, 2013

  Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., told SEC Chairwoman Mary Jo White in a Tuesday letter to act now to prevent Wall Street brokerage firms from forcing investors into “unfair” arbitration agreements.

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  Stolid Switzerland’s Different Path

  By Alexei Bayer  |  April 29, 2013

  Both the U.S. and Switzerland are pulling out of the post-2008 global economic slump on the wave of speculative bubbles. But while Washington is stoking its bubble, hoping for faster growth, the Swiss are working to prevent theirs from getting out of hand.

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  Obama’s Associate Counsel Small Named SEC General Counsel

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  April 23, 2013

  The SEC announced Tuesday that Anne Small, President Obama’s special assistant and associate counsel, has been named general counsel of the agency.

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  The U.S. Tax System: How Did We Get Here? Pt. 2, the Middle Years

  By Mike Patton  |  March 12, 2013

  From the first U.S. default during the Revolutionary War to the first income tax during the Civil War to the 16th Amendment, taxes have been a source of contention.

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  Top 10 Tax Cheats: the Big, the Bad & the Weird

  By Dan Berman, AdvisorOne  |  March 5, 2013

  From the infamous Al Capone to our top choice (you won’t believe what job he held before his conviction), these 10 learned the lesson the hard way—and some learned it repeatedly.

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  Cafeteria Plans

  By Tax Facts Online  |  March 4, 2013

  The income tax treatment of cafeteria plans is key to their popularity. Learn how to maximize the tax benefits of these “flexible benefit plans”.

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  Supreme Court Backs 5-Year Limit on Securities Fraud Cases

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  February 27, 2013

  The Supreme Court issued two rulings on Wednesday: one stating that the SEC must bring securities fraud cases within five years of when the fraud occurred, and another making it easier for shareholders to bring class-action lawsuits.

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  Kitces on the Top 3 Topics for Advisors in 2013—Topic 3: Obamacare

  By Michael E. Kitces  |  January 10, 2013

  This year may mark the beginning of a permanent change in separating employment from health insurance. Why this development in health exchanges holds major implications for you and your clients.

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  Four More Years? Fiduciary Proponents Need to Regroup

  By Knut A. Rostad  |  January 10, 2013

  To prevent four more years of fiduciary gridlock in Washington, proponents of the fiduciary standard for all need to regroup. Proposed: four steps to change the discussion.

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  As Schapiro’s Departure Nears, Other SEC Execs Resign

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  December 5, 2012

  Within the last two days, three top executives at the agency have announced their planned departures: Robert Cook, Meredith Cross and Mark Cahn.