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Don’t swallow Vimovo investment advice
Dear Mr. Berko: Our broker, who could have been Miss America, has advised us to purchase AstraZeneca because this company has developed a new drug called Vimovo. She believes Vimovo, […]
The hidden landmines of summer internships
It’s finally June, which means it’s time for companies to take on student interns, typically high school or college students, to perform a variety of tasks. In most instances, these […]
A new workforce needed to build future projects
The economy today presents a number of challenges, so it would be understandable if the top priority were not to build the future workforce for the construction industry. The present […]
Health care reform: help or headaches for employers?
Here is a look at legislation affecting the building industry. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, better known as the health care reform bill, was signed into law in […]
Buffett and Berko
Dear Mr. Berko: I am 86 and met you in 1959 when you were with Merrill Lynch, and you were a pretty sharp kid then. I also met Warren Buffett […]
Ready or not: the new retirement reality
Retirement may be by choice or by circumstance.聽Sometimes people retire when they have saved and invested for many years to reach a financial number that makes them feel like they […]
Navigating the waters of insurance policies for condo construction projects
In the aftermath of the housing boom, there has been an increase in construction defect litigation, especially for condominium projects. Those claims frequently involve water intrusion resulting from improper construction […]
Keeping up with Greece
Dear Mr. Berko: One simple question: Can you explain what’s going on in Greece in everyday English so the average Joe like me can understand? 鈥� R.R., Des Moines, Iowa […]
How to reduce the risk of a concentrated stock position
One of the most difficult dilemmas high-net-worth investors face is how to deal with a concentrated stock position. If a company’s prospects are deteriorating, I believe the answer is simple: […]
Why to buy now: opportunities in the commercial real estate market
Few commercial buildings are being sold in the Portland-metro market. While many commercial real estate brokers are being questioned about great opportunities, it is difficult to find these opportunities and, […]
Architectural fads for dirt cheap
If you’re ever up for a slightly depressing tour of yesterday’s design fads, mosey on over to your local architectural salvage yard. There you’ll find a whole galaxy of onetime […]
Here’s a tip about TIPS
Dear Mr. Berko: I asked my broker about buying $10,000 in TIPS, and he recommended the Pimco real return fund. He said that I couldn’t lose any money on Pimco […]
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
