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OP-ED: Obama administration鈥檚 MyRA is a farce
Dear Mr. Berko: I have a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s in sociology. I teach at a public school and made $39,000 last year. My wife also […]
OP-ED: Pause to paint a picture, and see what develops
Does the company you work for or own hold an annual planning session or retreat? Do you write down a list of goals, action items and maybe even some […]
OP-ED: How to calm an aggressive portfolio
Dear Mr. Berko: I know we should own some foreign stocks, but I don’t want to own a stock that trades on an exchange in another country. Can you […]
OP-ED: Weighing whether to fight unemployment claims
There are a lot of misconceptions regarding unemployment claims filed by ex-employees, and this month I’ll try to shed some light on them to help answer the oft-repeated question: […]
OP-ED: Prospecting for oil and gas profits
Dear Mr. Berko: In my individual retirement account, I have $15,000 face value of the 7.75 percent Alcatel-Lucent convertible stock, which was recently called at $1,000. You recommended Alcatel […]
OP-ED: 鈥楪oogle of Russia鈥� could be a winner
Dear Mr. Berko: I was able to purchase the 8.7 percent Puerto Rican general obligation bonds at par, and they quickly rose to a premium. That’s a great interest […]
OP-ED: Try on investments in foreign clothiers
Dear Mr. Berko: I liked your ideas about foreign stocks. The European stock market is in a recovery mode, and I think there are bargains to be had on […]
OP-ED: When employees leave with trade secrets
If there is reasonable suspicion that an employee may take confidential or trade secret information belonging to an employer at the time of separation 鈥� whether voluntary or involuntary 鈥� then the employer should take immediate action in order to protect its interests.
OP-ED: Dial up AT&T to boost retirement
Dear Mr. Berko: I am 54 and have $40,000 to invest in my individual retirement account. Because I want safety, my broker recommended that I invest half in a […]
OP-ED: Effective feedback can foster business growth
To continue to grow and create the environment of a learning organization, we must be able to regularly give and receive constructive, real-time feedback.
OP-ED: Newspaper stocks for the long term
Dear Mr. Berko: I sold my Gannett Co. stock at $27 even though your recent column about that company was positive. I worked for Tribune Co., which declared bankruptcy […]
OP-ED: Banking on optimism about Germany鈥檚 economy
Dear Mr. Berko: Because Germany has the strongest economy in Europe, I figured it would be a good idea to invest in some German stocks in anticipation of an […]
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
