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  7 Tips to Avoid SEC Compliance Audits When Marketing

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  March 20, 2013

  Compliance expert Nancy Lininger offers rules of thumb on avoiding the flags that SEC auditors are looking for in marketing materials.

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  An Overlooked Way of Using the Tax Code for Social Policy

  By Mike Patton  |  March 18, 2013

  We know the mortgage interest deduction encourages homeownership, but what are the benefits of the depreciation allowance for rental properties?

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  Kill Your 401(k), Conservative Author Says

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  March 14, 2013

  Duncan Black, a conservative author, says government confiscation of 401(k)s may loom, while a liberal blogger says 401(k)s are "a disaster," calling for fatter Social Security checks.

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  IRAs: In General

  By Tax Facts Online  |  March 4, 2013

  Individual Retirement Accounts are highly popular tools for contributing funds that grow on a tax deferred basis. Depending on the type of IRA, the accumulation can be tax free.

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  Mixed Signals Give Gold Investors Whiplash

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  February 27, 2013

  What is going on with gold? Sharply contrasting trends seem to be giving investors whiplash.

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  Houston, We Have a Spending Problem—News Analysis

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  February 25, 2013

  Across-the-board spending cuts set to begin this week are an opportunity to be embraced, not a horror to be avoided.

• More Car Trouble

  By Alexei Bayer  |  February 22, 2013

  The Big Three automakers have had an impressive recovery, but optimism about the U.S. auto industry may be overdone. The problem lies with the structure of the global auto industry.

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  Wanted: Smart Strategies for Wealthy’s Steeper Tax Landscape

  By Jane Wollman Rusoff  |  February 22, 2013

  Not since Jimmy Carter’s presidency have the very well-off been subject to such high tax liability. The increases are permanent.

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  8 Experts’ Investing Tips From Tiger 21 Conference

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  February 15, 2013

  What financial experts told the ultra-wealthy members of Tiger 21: The Dow has been on a tear, but don’t relax. There’s still a lot to worry about.

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  Finding Income in Today’s World: Reverse Convertibles

  By Mike Patton  |  February 11, 2013

  In a zero-interest rate environment, using this strategy can provide monthly income.