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OP-ED: Shift some shares to reduce capital gains
Dear Mr. Berko: In the summer of 2010, I bought 150 shares of Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. stock for less than $20 a share. I didn’t know much […]
OP-ED: Engineer鈥檚 investment advice is spot-on
Dear Mr. Berko: This may be hard to believe, but my husband and I have a close friend who is an engineer and, for the past 21 years, has […]
OP-ED: Convertible bonds lack strong track record
Dear Mr. Berko: Please tell me what a convertible bond is and why so few brokers recommend convertible bonds. I’d like to invest a portion of my portfolio in […]
OP-ED: Making sense of an economist鈥檚 cerebral ideas
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m a retired high-school English/psychology teacher who has always been fascinated with economics and the stock market. Would you please explain the economic philosophy of Thomas […]
Dave Lofland named market president for KeyBank in Oregon
FINANCE Dave Lofland has been named market president for KeyBank in Oregon. He succeeds and reports to Brian Rice, who is becoming regional president covering Oregon, Alaska and Washington. Lofland […]
OP-ED: Seeking growth, income and an inflation hedge
Dear Mr. Berko: My broker has recommended 1,500 shares of Consolidated Communications for growth and income. As you know, it yields 7.6 percent and is in the telephone/communications industry, […]
OP-ED: Don鈥檛 invest everything in TIPS
Dear Mr. Berko: I have a $40,000 certificate of deposit coming due next month, and my wife wants to put the money in Treasury bonds that guarantee 3.3 percent. […]
OP-ED: Oil and gas investment opportunities
Dear Mr. Berko: I read your column on pipeline stock risks, and I wonder whether you’re too partial to them. I know that some of these issues have attractive […]
Columbia Credit Union hires Jeff Havener
FINANCE Columbia Credit Union recently hired Jeff Havener as vice president of lending operations. He has more than 25 years of industry experience and a broad range of lending knowledge […]
OP-ED: Pipeline stocks come with low amount of risk
Dear Mr. Berko: My adviser wants me to sell Kinder Morgan, Buckeye Partners and Enterprise Products Partners, which I bought in 2008, because he thinks the pipeline stocks have […]
OP-ED: The best way to invest for the long term
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m a 36-year-old professional who makes a fine living. I’ve paid off all personal debts, and I’m now ready to invest for the next 30 years. […]
Columbia Credit Union promotes Darcie Williams
FINANCE Columbia Credit Union recently promoted Darcie Williams to assistant vice president/branch manager of its Washougal branch. She is responsible for ensuring the branch’s overall success, meeting goals for production, […]
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
