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Some building materials pass the test of time
In architecture, the surest way to achieve a timeless design is to use materials that are familiar, durable and that become more beautiful the older they get. Not surprisingly, most […]
A debt and a deficit differ
Dear Mr. Berko: I listen to the TV news people talk about the economy, and they refer to the 鈥渄eficit鈥� or the 鈥渄ebt.鈥� It sounds like both words mean the […]
Many illegal drug users are working
Did you know that 75 percent of the nation’s illegal drug users are employed, and more than 3 percent have actually admitted using drugs before or during work hours? Plus, […]
Prepare now for a couple of new federal laws
Last month’s column looked at the availability of federal contracts via the stimulus bill, and accompanying requirements. One of those is the use of E-Verify to confirm that employees are […]
Time for a lesson in economic terminology
Dear Mr. Berko: I keep hearing two new economic terms in the news: 鈥渇iscal policy鈥� and 鈥渕onetary policy.鈥� Please tell me what these terms mean. I know you’ve been negative […]
Master Limited Partnerships possess potential aplenty
Dear Mr. Berko: Can you give me the names of seven stocks to consider that yield better than 8 percent and have raised their dividends at least by 50 percent […]
The bar is raised for customer service
Buying a cup of coffee for $4 seemed improbable 20 years ago. What could possibly make coffee so special that it would command such a hefty price? Yet many of […]
Don鈥檛 fall for a guru money manager鈥檚 sly articulation
Dear Mr. Berko: I recently met a money manager who did not lose a nickel for his clients during the last 24 months. His brilliant computer programs and application of […]
Regulating workers鈥� lives is risky business
Most people would agree that employers shouldn’t try to regulate the off-duty ethical or moral conduct of their employees. But it’s a complicated issue. Certainly there are some kinds of […]
Don鈥檛 let a negative financial outlook drag you down
We are all affected by what happens in the world. What is most important is how we respond. Some studies of behavioral economics reveal anomalies. People say they want to […]
New rules soon for condos, communities
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a two-part series. The first part appeared in the Aug. 27 edition of the 91视频. On June 30, Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski […]
Broker isn鈥檛 responsible for whopping financial disaster
Dear Mr. Berko: Two years ago, I bought $150,000 in Collateralized Debt Obligations and $46,000 in Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae preferred stock. My broker told me they were AAA […]
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
