January 1, 2017, 6:01am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: My wife and I are in our early 70s, are retired from good jobs and have no children. Read story
December 31, 2016, 6:04am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m writing for our investment club and requesting your explanation of return on equity, price-earnings ratio and net profit margin. Could you please use untechnical English? We had a certified public accountant explain this to us last month, but he was too technical for us. Read story
December 30, 2016, 6:00am Business
We don’t do enough thinking about our finances. Read story
December 28, 2016, 6:02am Business
There’s a reason you have a rearview mirror in your car. You have to see what’s behind you. Read story
December 27, 2016, 6:00am Business
As 2017 approaches, it is fascinating to look back at the vast changes in our lives over the last century and then imagine where we may be headed in the next 25 years. Read story
December 25, 2016, 6:04am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: We seek increasing dividend income, along with conservative long-term capital growth. Our new stockbroker advises us to sell 100 of our 200 shares of Apple and all of our Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF shares. He wants us to buy shares of Digital Realty Trust and General… Read story
December 24, 2016, 6:00am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: I am 67, am divorced and inherited 172 shares of Diageo, 287 shares of Dollar Tree, 84 shares of Ruby Tuesday and 1,783 shares of AT&T. I know your opinion on AT&T. I’ll keep it for the rest of my life. But I need your opinion on… Read story
December 23, 2016, 6:01am Business
What financial power moves do you plan before the year ends? Read story
December 21, 2016, 6:01am Columnists
In this season of generosity, you want to give the perfect present, right? Read story
December 20, 2016, 6:01am Business
This year’s good news is Washington apple production is the second best ever. The better news is shipments to Asian markets are returning to normal. Read story
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