Given his reputation as an expert stock-picker, Buffett's investment recommendation might surprise you. By Matthew Frankel Warren Buffett is arguably the best stock picker of all time, so it's no surprise that during turbulent times, many people ask themselves, "What would Warren Buffett do?" Fortunately, Buffett has...
The money you spend on your grandchildren can really add up, and if you're not careful, you could wind up taxing your own limited resources by being generous. By Maurie Backman Some people say that becoming a grandparent is pretty much the greatest thing ever. After all,...
Dear Mr. Berko: The economy still looks terrible, and unemployment is higher than the government says. My husband has had three jobs since 2009. My son lost his Microsoft job, and my daughter was laid off and -- with her family -- is moving in...
Dear Mr. Berko: Our neighbor, who had two wonderful dogs, confided to me that in the several years before their deaths, he spent over $27,000, with two veterinarians caring for them. My sister has a macaw. She had to take it to a vet who...
Billionaire investing legend George Soros is making moves amid big changes in Europe. By Todd Campbell Billionaire investor George Soros won global notoriety in 1992 when he shorted Britain's currency and ultimately forced the Bank of England to stop supporting the pound. The decline in the pound...
Worried about your portfolio? It can pay off to take some time and carefully consider your investing options. For example, these three approaches can help you weather Brexit's impact on stocks. By Todd Campbell Investors are reviewing their portfolios in the wake of financial fallout due to...
The partnership behind CityPlace, the mixed-use development in West Palm Beach, has defaulted on a $150 million mortgage, according to Trepp, which tracks commercial mortgages. Unfortunately, you could see this one coming for years. For me it started with "where are the shopping bags." I've been...
News that major developers, including Related Group, are moving into Miami's Wynwood area made me curious about what's for sale there when it comes to existing residential. What I found was a shocking disconnect between what owners are asking and what Zillow thinks the properties are worth....
Lack of planning undoes a lifetime of achievement By Howard Kaye As he teed up on the ninth hole, Frank looked like the picture of a highly successful businessman without a care in the world. In his early 50s, he had adeptly managed to not only...
Many of us need a little outside help when it comes to things like investing and planning for the future, and thatโs where financial advisors come into play. However, a 2016 study examining over 1 million records found roughly 7 percent of financial advisors had...
