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Singletary: Study looks at impact of income volatility

May 12, 2017, 6:00am Business

Twin reports by the Pew Charitable Trusts substantiate what too many people know first-hand. Read story

Singletary: Give your millennial a financial guide

May 10, 2017, 6:00am Business

Perhaps you’re a good money manager and taught your children well. Read story

Brunell: Colorful Mike Lowry was one for the ages

May 9, 2017, 6:00am Business

There was nothing pretentious about Mike Lowry. What you saw is what you got. Read story

Harney: Fannie eases students’ burden

May 8, 2017, 6:01am Business

Here’s some good news for homebuyers and owners burdened with costly student loan debts: Mortgage investor Fannie Mae has just made sweeping rule changes that should make it easier for you to purchase a first home or do a “cash-out” refinancing to pay off your student debt. Read story

Berko: Blame Santa Claus effect for deep corporate greed

May 7, 2017, 6:02am Columnists

Dear Mr. Berko: I’m a happily defrocked priest, married with children, who has been reading your column for 30 years. We met twice when you were in Oklahoma City to speak. My wife and I are active in group counseling, so I’ll come to the point. Why do Wall Street… Read story

Berko: Alphabet still has plenty of potential

May 6, 2017, 6:01am Business

Dear Mr. Berko: My stockbroker and friend for the past 41 years just advised me to sell my 20 shares of Alphabet Inc., which I bought in 2010 at $233 a share. He thinks Alphabet has finally topped out and insists that I sell my shares and take my $12,000… Read story

Singletary: Congress, help small businesses

May 5, 2017, 6:01am Business

I’m at a loss as to why some Republicans on Capitol Hill want to block the creation of workplace retirement plans for small-business employees. Read story

Singletary: Start saving early for a debt-free college grad

May 3, 2017, 6:01am Business

By May 1, high school students nationwide will decide where to go to college and, for many, with that decision will come debt. Read story

Brunell: Ax Amtrak passenger service to Chicago

May 2, 2017, 6:02am Columnists

Last month, a Wall Street Journal editorial hit the nail on the head recommending Amtrak focus its limited funds on shorter, more heavily traveled routes between Washington, D.C., and Boston. Read story

Harney: Ensure officials play by the rules

May 1, 2017, 6:05am Columnists

Most homebuyers and sellers don’t think much about what might derail their purchase or sale. But here’s a sobering fact: One of every 20 sales contracts blows up along the road to closing. And roughly one of every four runs into an issue that delays the scheduled settlement. Read story