October 10, 2017, 6:02am Business
On a recent Saturday afternoon in Portland, a young woman stepped onto the playing field at the beginning of the University of Montana vs. Portland State football game and started singing our national anthem. She immediately drew a blank on the words and briefly stopped, but as she started apologizing,… Read story
October 9, 2017, 6:00am Business
If you’ve been pondering how you as a home owner or buyer might fare under the new Republican tax overhaul plan, here are a few points to consider. Read story
October 8, 2017, 6:01am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: This is our third request for a copy of your column. Two years ago, our investment club read and discussed what you wrote about 10 families paying taxes at different rates because of income differences. It showed how our tax system favors the wealthy at the expense… Read story
October 7, 2017, 6:00am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: My 19-year-old daughter is a saver and wants to buy 47 shares of Nike. I don’t know enough about stocks to advise her. Would she be making a wise decision? Read story
October 6, 2017, 6:01am Business
Just when you thought you’d heard the worst, Equifax announced that another 2.5 million consumers had their personal information stolen from its database, bringing the total to 145.5 million folks left vulnerable to identity theft. Read story
October 3, 2017, 6:00am Business
There is a new machine being tested in Montana which could decontaminate toxic mine tailings while recovering valuable precious minerals for everyday use. Read story
October 2, 2017, 6:00am Business
Federal officials plan to crack down on what they view as predatory lending schemes — reminiscent of the toxic practices seen during the housing boom — targeted at thousands of veterans nationwide who have VA home loans. Read story
October 1, 2017, 6:05am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: In November 2016, my stockbroker had me buy 200 shares of Qualcomm at $71.25 for income and growth. It’s now $51, and my broker wants me to sell the stock and take a $4,050 loss. He said Qualcomm is being sued by Apple, and he thinks it… Read story
September 30, 2017, 6:00am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: Could you give your opinions of recent chairs of the Federal Reserve Board — namely, Alan Greenspan, Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen? Read story
September 29, 2017, 6:00am Business
I finally made it in. Read story
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