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January 12, 2015 

AICPA Personal Financial Planning Conference Starts Next Week

Economic and political uncertainty, the effects of the Affordable Care Act, and estimating the true cost of retirement are just some of the factors creating a complex and challenging financial landscape for Americans. This year’s AICPA Advanced Personal Financial Planning Conference, held at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas January 19-21, will give planners the necessary...…

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January 12, 2015 

AICPA and CIMA Honor Accounting Professors for Research

The American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants on Friday recognized three professors for research into bias that affects investment decisions, underscoring the significance of the work and its implications for ...

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January 12, 2015 

How to Cash In on Unwanted Gift Cards

With the holidays over, many Americans may have gift cards they either don't want, or simply know they'll never use. Even so, that doesn't mean that those gift cards are worthless, especially when you consider that more than $45 billion in gift cards have

 Tax Break for Small Business Stock Could Disappear in 2015

January 9, 2015 

Tax Break for Small Business Stock Could Disappear in 2015

If you were smart enough to buy qualified small business stock (QSBS) last year, you’re halfway home to a unique tax break. Now comes the hard part: You have to hold the stock for at least five years before you sell it. If you do, your entire gain is tax-free! The tax break for QSBS...…