Oregon

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  The IRS's unhealthy stance on wellness

  By Allen Greenberg  |  May 7, 2013

  To be generous, I could just chalk this up to one hand not knowing what the other might be trying to manipulate.

• Have you or someone you know been the victim of a scam?

  May 1, 2013

  Unfortunately, yes. I have been the victim of a pyramid scheme. Many years ago, I had a friend who was working for a group that sold vitamins. She introduced me to it, took me to a few meetings. She seemed to be doing well and ­convinced me to join up....

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  Fired Oregon officer: Alcoholism was a disability

  By Steven Dubois  |  April 29, 2013

  The firearms instructor received a DUI while heading to a firearms training session.

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  Mapping the PPACA world for agents and brokers

  By Allison Bell  |  April 26, 2013

  As PPACA's exchange open date rolls near, brokers wonder, "Will I actually get paid for this?"

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  Idaho PPACA exchange to hire Dowd as director

  By The Associated Press  |  April 24, 2013

  The health care consultant has been a vendor relations director at Excellus.

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  Poll: Aging U.S. in denial about long-term care need

  By Jennifer Agiesta and Lauran Neergaard  |  April 24, 2013

  The AP-NORC Center found widespread support for LTC savings tax breaks.

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  California advisor charged with grand theft from seniors

  By Harry Lew  |  April 19, 2013

  The advisor allegedly accepted a total of $60,000 from two elderly clients to purchase annuities, but never sent the premiums to the insurer.

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  What’s your brand?

  By David Port  |  April 19, 2013

  Crafting a well-thought out public image can help you stand out from hundreds of other advisors.

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  Ore. to get share of settlement in securities case

  By AP Staff Writer  |  April 18, 2013

  State officials say Oregon will get part of a proposed national settlement of litigation against a major mortgage lender.

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  IPERS settles Countrywide securities lawsuit

  By David Pitt  |  April 18, 2013

  The Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System was the lead plaintiff in a 2010 lawsuit that alleged investors were misled about the value of mortgage-backed securities.