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By Anita Byer, Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk The Federal Trade Commission recently proposed a new rule that would ban the use of non-compete clauses in employment agreements. The FTC believes that the widespread use of non-compete clauses suppresses wages, hampers innovation and stifles entrepreneurship. According...

According to the Federal Trade Commission, identity theft continues to top the list of consumer complaints. In 2013, American consumers reported losing more than $1.6 billion to fraud, which is approximately $2,294 per incident. The highest reported age group for identity theft is 20-29, and...