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How Much More Can We Handle
A former government economist dissects the numbers. By Joseph V. Kennedy -
The Family Limited Partnership
Tax and nontax benefits are substantial, but so is the downside. -
All That Glitters Is Not Gold
The case for having exposure to emerging markets in an investment portfolio has increasingly become a consensus view. However, after two years of strong returns, emerging markets (EM) stocks lurched sideways for the first half of 2011. By James Upton. -
FIC Decommissions Risk Retention Group
A history lesson in welding fume coverage. In 2004, eight distributors stepped up to protect an entire industry. By Wally Brant. -
Selling Stock vs. Selling Assets
The tax consequences of selling a business. By Bart A. Basi and Marcus S. Renwick -
What In The World?
Now would be a good time to see your favorite tax advisor while the economy is starting to recover from the recession. By Alan Beaulieu. -
The Patient Protection And Affordable Health Care Act
Know the tax laws hidden within and see how it changes everything when it comes to health care costs. -
The Recovery…Really!
Economist Alan Beaulieu analyzes economic trends that signal a turnaround for the gases and welding industry and encourages distributors to start spending again. By Alan Beaulieu. -
Avoid Leaky Contractor Policies
Best practices for insurance and indemnification requirements in a gas and welding distributorship. By Tony Hopkins. -
The Siren Song of Inventory Reductions
Reducing investment in inventory during an economic slowdown can be risky. By Albert D. Bates, Ph.D.









