State Senator Joe Negron (R-Palm City), who is president designate of the Florida Senate for the 2016-2018 term, told an amusing anecdote about a teen-age prank to make a point about a serious issue. Negron talked about key legislative priorities during the eighth annual State of...
Tired of just giving money to the IRS? Get some back with these three programs. The best part? They're based on things that'll save you money, and even help you grow your wealth. By Jason Hall Taxes and death are certainties, according to Ben Franklin. But did...
Courtney Crush, a land use attorney and longtime community leader, was honored as the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce's Downtowner of the Year on Thursday. [caption id="attachment_3544" align="alignnone" width="600"] Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor Dean Trantalis gives a proclamation for Courtney Crush while Broward County Commissioner Chip LaMarca...
Redevelopment Management Association's founders have published a guide for civic and business leader who are trying to improve their communities. The book, called "Reinventing Your City โ 8 Steps to Turn Your City Around," is available on Amazon.com RMA founders Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, who are based in Pompano...
Let's look at the factors involved in making this key decision -- which doesn't always come down to a strict maximizing-your-dollars calculation. By Dan Caplinger When to claim Social Security is one of the most important decisions you'll make about your retirement. Most people could start getting...
You have to be smart about planning for the retirement of your dreams. By Dan Caplinger Deciding when to retire is one of the most important life decisions you'll ever make. Retiring involves both financial and nonfinancial considerations, and so picking the perfect retirement age requires a...
Dear Mr. Berko: My dad died several years ago, and I found 72 individual share certificates for a land deed company called Klondike Big Inch Land Co. Inc., dated 1955. Our broker says the stock is worthless and thinks the company went bankrupt over 30 years...
Dear Mr. Berko: I'm 84, and my wife is 82 and in good health. Our only debt is $5,300 on our home, and we live frugally. I invested $60,000 in three Puerto Rican bonds years ago. They paid $3,600 a year tax-free, but now they are...
Dear Mr. Berko: Please explain moat stock and tell me whether Apple is a moat stock. Our broker believes that Apple could go to $150 a share this year and advises us to buy 300 shares. We would appreciate your thoughts. โ DL, Cleveland Dear DL: A...
Dear Mr. Berko: My first question isn't about stocks. Why have college costs nearly tripled since 2000? My brother, a chemistry professor, earned $71,000 in 2010, and last year he made $74,000. Even though more students are attending classes, salaries are not increasing because so many...
