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Lessons learned from a paranormal investigation, a machete and 鈥楳y Little Pony鈥�
The world of human resources, people management and employment law is often mind-numbingly dull. Contract interpretation, policy enforcement, compliance seminars, benefits calculations, peer evaluation processes 鈥� it’s enough to […]
Some potentially smoking investments
Dear Mr. Berko: Dr. Sanjay Gupta recently changed his mind on the use of marijuana for medical uses. I think that will change the public perception of marijuana use, […]
Rave-worthy restaurant鈥檚 share price not so appetizing
Dear Mr. Berko: Please give me your opinion of Texas Roadhouse restaurants. Would you buy the stock at the current price? D.B. Vancouver, Wash. 聽 Dear D.B.: I like […]
Moving on from matrimony to moneymaking
Dear Mr. Berko: I am 55 and have a $256,000 settlement from my divorce. This represents 18 percent of our assets (I would have settled for less just to […]
Economic recovery dependent on American consumers
Dear Mr. Berko: It seems that a larger number of economists are predicting a horrendous recession by 2015. They believe that the banks are making it difficult for Americans […]
Don鈥檛 touch that retirement money
Dear Mr. Berko: My wife and I are both 47. We have one child, who will be graduating high school with good grades next year. We both work in […]
To profit from Tesla investment, sell shares now
Dear Mr. Berko: I think you are very wrong about Tesla Motors. Management reported earnings of 20 cents a share for the quarter ending in June on revenues of […]
T. Rowe Price investments for the grandkids
Dear Mr. Berko: I have three teenage grandchildren and want to invest $12,500 for each of them. I asked my broker for his recommendation, and he gave me four […]
Loan to son would be business decision
Dear Mr. Berko: We have a $70,000 certificate of deposit, which comes due next month. We have two choices for this money. We could help our son expand his […]
The skinny on health savings accounts
Dear Mr. Berko: Why do medical costs keep going higher and higher? I just spent $350 to have a cut in my finger stitched at the emergency room. What […]
Salesforce is 鈥榯aking investors for a merry ride鈥�
Dear Mr. Berko: I am 73 and have a large amount of retirement money left to me by my husband, who died three years ago. I’ve enclosed […]
The importance of 鈥榬aise it or waive it鈥�
The 2013 Oregon Legislature had before it a proposal to apply “raise it or waive it” to legislative matters, plan amendments or land use ordinance revisions. The Legislature rejected […]
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
