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December 15, 2014 

10 Credit Predictions for 2015

A crystal ball is a valuable thing. After all, if any of us truly had one, we could make a killing in the stock market. But while 20-20 vision is ultimately reserved for hindsight and no one can actually predict the future, we can indeed make some educate

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November 25, 2014 

GAO Weighs in on Mega IRA Controversy

Mega IRAs – the moniker given to retirement saving accounts with over-inflated values -- have become a popular target of critics and a potential revenue source for a cash-strapped Treasury Department. Now a new report by the Government Accountability ...

Ken Berry, JD

 How to Build a Fraud-Resistant Business

November 18, 2014 

How to Build a Fraud-Resistant Business

Financial reporting fraud can prove costly for investors and other capital market stakeholders. A new report from the Anti-Fraud Collaboration takes a fresh look at best practices for fraud deterrence and detection, highlighting the critical importance of

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November 12, 2014 

Avalara Raises $100 Million in Financing

Avalara, a provider of cloud-based software for sales tax and other transactional tax compliance, has raised $100 million in a financing round from an affiliate of Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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October 23, 2014 

Five Financial Resolutions for 2015

Losing weight, eating healthy and hitting the gym more frequently tend to be popular New Year resolutions but this year, think about putting your finances first. According to Patrice C. Washington, the Money Maven of the Steve Harvey Morning Show, ...