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Investors need courage in down times to see opportunities
I鈥檓 starting to receive phone calls that are reminiscent of 2008. It鈥檚 understandable that investors are jumpy about today鈥檚 economy and market environment. Jobs and housing numbers are depressing. U.S. […]
Want to be a better investor? Play more golf
Golf can be an emotionally and mentally draining sport. Most golfers have a love-hate relationship with the game. Bitter memories of lost matches, missed putts and embarrassing mistakes can linger […]
Start saving like it’s 2035
Choosing immediate gratification instead of waiting for a better long-term payoff is a common vice among Americans. Every day we make choices that aren’t necessarily good for us, but they […]
Roth 401(k) plan could increase retirement income by 50 percent
The Roth 401(k) can be an attractive add-on feature to a company retirement plan. Just like its twin, the Roth IRA, the Roth 401(k) allows investors to make retirement contributions […]
Discerning investors may still find value in municipal bonds
Investing in a world of uncertainty – especially with regard to taxes – can be tricky. For investors in a high tax bracket, consider adding tax-advantaged municipal bonds to a […]
4 tips for broad market index funds
Passive investing through index funds has become a popular investment strategy since these funds originated in the 1970s. Index funds are an inexpensive way to diversify. They allow investors to […]
Exit strategies sound better in theory than in practice
Many investors look at the past few years and wonder why they didn’t see the financial crisis coming and why they didn’t do something to prevent massive declines in their […]
The key to unemotional investing
Most investors would agree that fear and greed can wreak havoc on a nest egg, but no one seems to know what to do about it. An obvious but often […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
