April 30, 2017, 6:02am Columnists
Dear Mr. Berko: My wife and I have two questions. One concerns health savings accounts, and the other concerns Social Security. First, could you please explain the basics of an HSA and how someone qualifies? Next, my wife says our Social Security taxes have increased, but I say they have… Read story
April 29, 2017, 6:01am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: Last summer, I chose between buying 600 shares of AT&T at $38 and buying 500 shares of Verizon at $54. I bought Verizon, and it’s been straight down since, though the dividend was raised by 6 cents. Tell me why Verizon has collapsed and when you think… Read story
April 28, 2017, 6:01am Business
A lot of federal workers are in fear of a furlough. Read story
April 26, 2017, 6:00am Business
If you use a prepaid card — and millions of you do — take heed because there’s an effort in Congress to block new rules that would give you the kind of federal protections afforded to debit and credit card users. Read story
April 25, 2017, 6:01am Business
It may take United Airlines years to overcome the public relations nightmare of a doctor being dragged off an overbooked flight by Chicago police. That one incident not only sparked costly litigation, but could well impact the company's bottom line and expansion plans. Read story
April 24, 2017, 6:01am Business
It’s a real estate question that historically has had an easy answer: Do single-family detached homes appreciate in value faster than condominiums? Read story
April 23, 2017, 6:01am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: I bought 200 shares of United Continental Holdings last year at $76, and I’ve been behind the eight ball since. My broker wants me to keep the stock. I’m disappointed with it and inclined to sell. What is your thinking on this stock? Read story
April 22, 2017, 6:03am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: Why has Stein Mart done so badly in the past 10 years? What is wrong with the company? Does it really yield 11 percent? My stockbroker suggested I buy 5,000 shares “because it’s a good gamble!” Read story
April 21, 2017, 6:00am Business
My husband and I recently invited our daughter Olivia to speak to students attending the money-and-marriage class that we teach at our church. Read story
April 19, 2017, 6:00am Business
When it comes to your personal finances, you have to play mind games. Because the road to financial success starts with how you think about money. Read story
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