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This Common Retirement Advice Makes No Sense
Schwab CEO responds to Berko
Dear Editor, To Malcolm Berko’s reader, “T.M.,” who asked “Is Charles Schwab a safe, inexpensive and honest place to handle my account?”: On behalf of everyone at Schwab, we welcome
Is a 30,000 Dow Possible?
Dear Mr. Berko: Last February, you said the Dow Jones industrial average could pass 30,000 in 10 years. Considering the possibility of higher interest rates, dangerous international situations — Brexit, Catalonia,
Sears and Coke
Dear Mr. Berko: Sears finally reported a profit last May — $2.28 a share. My stockbroker had me buy 1,000 shares in early June at $7 because he thought Sears
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks You Definitely Want to Consider
If you’re looking for dividend stocks, this trio should be on your short list today. With broader market benchmarks like the S&P 500 offering up a less-than-exciting yield of around
Business leaders see lingering impact from Irma
Talk to local business leaders and you can get an earful about how disruptive Irma was on business. For example, construction manager Chris Ricci of DC Construction Associates tells SFBW columnist
Learn about Dan Marino’s new venture
Hometown NFL hero Dan Marino is stepping into the spirits game. He recently became a partner with Rock N Roll Tequila, a Delray Beach-based venture that is working with the Republic National
Our Tax System
Dear Mr. Berko: This is our third request for a copy of your column. Two years ago, our investment club read and discussed what you wrote about 10 families paying
Here’s My Top Stock to Buy in October
Despite surging 165% higher in the past 12 months, this stock looks poised to continue to be an outperformer. I realize this is a bold move. But I’m calling Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) my top
Just Buy It
Dear Mr. Berko: My 19-year-old daughter is a saver and wants to buy 47 shares of Nike. I don’t know enough about stocks to advise her. What can you tell