November 10, 2017, 6:00am Business
Many seniors are scared right now that the Republican tax plan, if passed, will eliminate an important deduction that helps them defray the high cost of medical care. Read story
November 8, 2017, 6:00am Business
One of the financial tips I’ve passed on to my children is the concept that “it never hurts to ask.” Read story
November 7, 2017, 6:00am Business
Since Veterans Day 2016, Ken Burns’ in-depth documentary on the Vietnam War has aired. It is a powerful reminder of an unpopular war in which many baby boomers fought and died. It also prompts memories of the brutal treatment of American POWs and 1,350 Americans who were listed as missing… Read story
November 6, 2017, 6:04am Business
In this year of horrendous cyberheists — Equifax the most prominent — you’ve probably taken at least a few precautions: changed passwords, stopped opening files and links from unknown senders, upgraded your computer security measures, maybe put a freeze on your credit reports. Read story
November 5, 2017, 6:00am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: What do you think of buying $50,000 worth of the recently issued 3.75 percent Illinois general obligation bonds due in 2028? And please tell me about Instructure. If you approve, then I’ll buy 1,000 shares. Read story
November 4, 2017, 6:00am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: California wants to lower the minimum score needed to pass the bar exam. Passing scores on the ACT and the SAT have been lowered. Dayton, Ohio, lowered its requirements for the police exam. Colleges give courses online. States let applicants take physician licensing exams in Spanish. Banks… Read story
November 3, 2017, 6:00am Business
Living too large is often what brings criminals down. Read story
November 1, 2017, 6:00am Business
If you have a 401(k) or similar workplace retirement plan, you need to be up in arms. Read story
October 31, 2017, 6:00am Business
As Seattle grows rapidly, our rural areas continue to struggle. They don’t have the corporate giants such as Amazon, Microsoft and Boeing creating jobs and economic opportunities. Farms are predominantly family-owned. Read story
October 30, 2017, 6:05am Business
The political jostling and frenetic lobbying on Capitol Hill over the Republican tax overhaul bill are producing unexpected developments that could prove important to homeowners, sellers and buyers. Read story
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