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Desperate for a rebound from poor investment advice
Dear Mr. Berko: I have been reading your column for more than 25 years. Back in February, I emailed you that at age 72, I had $517,000 in my […]
Taxes on retirement plans? It could happen
Dear Mr. Berko: Our old family doctor is a friend of ours and a really smart guy. He tells us that the Federal Reserve can’t afford to continue buying government […]
Fitness clothier鈥檚 future value may depend on Fed鈥檚 stimulus efforts
Dear Mr. Berko: My married daughter in Florida has fallen in love with the Lululemon brand of fitness-related products. She told me that this year, she has spent more […]
It鈥檚 time to ditch exchange-traded funds
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m concerned about my primary account with Merrill Lynch, which, in the past four years, has been invested in tax-free exchange-traded and closed-end funds. There have […]
Tesla makes a great product, but a risky investment
Dear Mr. Berko: I recently sold shares of Johnson & Johnson at $92. I had bought them on your recommendation last December at $71. Now I have about $9,000 […]
Dollar Tree is better retailer than Five Below
Dear Mr. Berko: Why is Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke giving up his post this January? I know the economy is still weak, but he certainly saved the country […]
With the U.S. economy, it鈥檚 always something
“It is hard to make predictions, especially about the future.” That quote has been attributed to a various number of folks 鈥� Winston Churchill, Will Rogers, Albert Einstein, Victor […]
Family, business often don鈥檛 mix well
Dear Mr. Berko: My brother-in-law and I are sort of friends, and for reasons too complicated to write about, he has to borrow $48,000. He is willing to give […]
Long-standing utility may perform well in long term
Dear Mr. Berko: I want to make a long-term investment in some water utility stocks. What do you think of The York Water Co., which has been doing business in […]
Duke Energy money market fund isn鈥檛 like others
Dear Mr. Berko: I have too much money sitting in my money market account. It earns practically nothing. I need more income, and at this point, I’m not comfortable […]
No recommendation for unscrupulous bank
Dear Mr. Berko: In April 2009, I bought 200 shares, at $32, of JPMorgan Chase, one of the biggest and most profitable banks in the United States. I’ve read your […]
Pocket a profit, and sell shares of GM
Dear Mr. Berko: I own 1,000 shares of General Motors, which I bought at $33 when it came public after emerging from bankruptcy. I bought the shares because a close […]
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
