April 14, 2019, 6:05am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: I’d like to purchase 300 shares of Duke Energy to add some income to my conservative growth account. What is your opinion of this utility? Read story
April 13, 2019, 6:00am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: Should I sell my 400 shares of Coca-Cola at a small loss and buy 100 Amazon? I’m looking to invest for a seven- to eight-year time frame, and I’m not concerned about the Bezos’ divorce affecting the company. But I am impressed with Amazon’s cloud business. Read story
April 12, 2019, 6:02am Business
Thank goodness the tax code allows for procrastination and the things in life that happen, including events that are out of your control. Read story
April 10, 2019, 6:01am Business
In many households, parents are fretting about the not-nearly-enough financial-aid packages their children have received. After filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), they were told their expected contribution is more than they can afford. Read story
April 9, 2019, 6:02am Business
Before lawmakers wrap up their work in Olympia, they should re-examine their hefty new state spending plan. The budget may not be sustainable even with a substantial increase in taxes. It may force legislators to return to the state Capitol to cut workers, programs and services; or, even hike taxes… Read story
April 8, 2019, 6:02am Business
Here’s some good news for anyone whose credit scores aren’t quite as high as they’d like them to be: Three new financial tools have come to market — or soon will be available — that could give your scores a shot of adrenalin when you need it most. Read story
April 7, 2019, 6:00am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: I bought 350 shares of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for my IRA around Thanksgiving in 2012, and I paid under $3. I have 35 shares of Ferrari, and I don’t remember buying the stock, but my new broker tells me I got the Ferrari stock from a merger… Read story
April 6, 2019, 6:00am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: I bought 175 shares of Macquarie Infrastructure in late 2017 at $66. The 11 percent yield was so attractive and my broker was so enthusiastic that I didn’t read anything about the company and was happy with that high yield. A couple of months later the company… Read story
April 5, 2019, 6:02am Business
My daughter came rushing into my office last week in despair. Read story
April 3, 2019, 6:02am Business
Naturally, given the rising flood of adware, spyware and sophisticated phishing attempts to access our personal data, people are scared and increasingly willing to pay for protection. Read story
