Dear Mr. Berko: What are your thoughts on Cisco Systems? I've bought 1,000 or more shares of Cisco at least 10 times in the past 10 years, sold them and made money each time. I am an insurance actuary and know enough to make trading...
Financially speaking, baby boomers may be in quite a bit of trouble. By Sean Williams No one ever said the road to retirement is an easy path traveled, but it's looking to be a particularly bumpy and pothole-filled road for baby boomers. The baby boomer generation began retiring earlier...
Hint: They're designed to work in your favor. By: Maurie Backman If you're like most people, you rely on outside professionals for financial information and investment advice. (Heck, you're reading this article right now, aren't you?) Unfortunately, not all financial professionals are created equal, and some are far...
If you are having problems figuring out how to operate your business, Chris White has six key components to help you get everything aligned. White spoke about the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) as the opening speaker at Vitality Florida, a CEO summit for Second-Stage Entrepreneurs. The...
TAKING STOCK BY MALCOLM BERKO RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 2016 Dear Mr. Berko: I think that the driverless car being developed by Apple is the car of the future and that this will produce more profits for Apple than the iPhone, the Apple Watch and the iPad. There...
Seems too simple. Just ask. In most cases to get the sale -- at some point you must ask for it. โYes, Jeffrey,โ you say, โbut when do you ask? Whatโs the perfect time to ask?โ How do I know? No one knows that except you. I can only...
Earning returns vs. enduring returns. By Morgan Housel The biggest story in investing is understanding why so many people have been hurt by, and are skeptical of, a market that has increased 18,500-fold in the last century. Financial advisor Carl Richards dubbed what he calls "the behavior gap," which...
Donald Trump's policies are a notable departure from the norm, and they could have a big impact on your money if he becomes president. By Sean Williams A year ago, few could have imagined Donald Trump in the White House as our 45th president. However, following Trump's...
With a cumulative net worth in excess of $150 billion, these billionaires are the five-richest investors in the world. By Alex DUMORTIER When it comes to investing, there's an obvious scorecard: accumulated wealth. The five billionaires below are the richest -- and arguably, therefore, the most successful --...
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