December 11, 2018, 6:03am Business
The good news is Washington’s revenues continue to grow and projections for the next couple of years appear promising. That is welcome news, but it is sprinkled with caution about introducing new taxes. Read story
December 10, 2018, 6:03am Business
December is mega-tax-bill time on Capitol Hill, when legislation loaded with gifts and goodies for special-interest constituents moves ahead for action before the end of the year. Read story
December 9, 2018, 6:02am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: What are McDonald’s largest competitors? They’ve got to be what’s damaging McDonald’s revenues, which, according to Morningstar, have been declining every year since 2013. How can McDonald’s compete with all the new franchises selling hamburgers, fries and shakes? And how can stock analysts continue to recommend McDonald’s… Read story
December 8, 2018, 6:00am Columnists
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m going to buy my wife a $225 Fitbit watch for Christmas. I’m also looking at the stock, which sells for about $5 a share. Do you think buying 1,000 shares of the stock would be a good investment? Read story
December 7, 2018, 6:01am Business
I’ve never liked the “lean in” movement. Read story
December 5, 2018, 6:02am Columnists
We talk about the joys of caregiving, but it can take an emotional and financial toll on even the most loving person. Read story
December 4, 2018, 6:00am Business
When Congress convenes next year, lawmakers must focus on the cost and quality of health care. Read story
December 3, 2018, 6:02am Business
The Trump administration wants to eliminate professional appraisals on a large number of home-sale transactions — a move that critics say could push the country back toward the see-no-evil days of mortgage lending that preceded the housing crash. Read story
December 2, 2018, 6:02am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: Three other people and I own a small company. We’ve been in business together for 14 years. We have a large 401(k) plan in which we equally share, and I’ve been managing it since we took it over from an adviser in 2011. And it has done… Read story
December 1, 2018, 6:00am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: This market frightens the heck out of me, and I’m scared my $263,000 individual retirement account will go up in smoke. I’m 42. Is there any way to avoid scary downturns? Read story
