Dear Mr. Berko: Because the 401(k) where I work has a lousy choice of funds (list enclosed), I am moving $30,000 of the $91,000 into an individual retirement account to
How Safe Is the Stock Market?
Despite the common myth, the stock market isn’t too risky, if you invest the right way. One of the most common concerns I hear from friends and family when I
These 6 Retailers Are Actually Thriving
While the so-called retail apocalypse has hurt or even killed many chains, these retailers are doing well. The retail world has been reeling. Chains including Sears, J. Crew, and Claire’s remain
Meet Warren Buffett’s 2 Trusted Stock Pickers
This pair is likely to take over Berkshire’s investment portfolio after the Oracle of Omaha is gone. Warren Buffett is well known for his stock-picking acumen. As I wrote in
Blue Apron IPO: What Investors Need to Know
The meal-kit delivery pioneer is prepping to go public. Here’s a breakdown of the key numbers investors need to know. Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN), the nation’s largest meal-kit delivery company, filed
Hold or Sell Fifth Third Bank?
Dear Mr. Berko: We bank at Fifth Third Bank and own 1,000 shares of the stock, which you advised us to buy in 2009 at $7.75 a share. I like
2017 Up & Comer Awards Photo Album
On Thursday, June 22nd, South Florida Business & Wealth hosted the third annual celebration honoring top young professionals who have achieved excellence in their careers, shown a commitment to their community
5 Reasons You Should Own at Least 1 Artificial Intelligence Stock
Read this if you’ve been putting off investing in AI stocks. By now, you’ve probably heard tons about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it’s shaping up to be the next
Will the Marijuana Industry Really Be Bigger Than the NFL by 2020?
Will the U.S. marijuana industry soon eclipse the NFL in revenue? If so, which marijuana stock could be the biggest winner? Despite declining TV ratings for National Football League (NFL) games, football
The Mighty Amazon
Dear Mr. Berko: Amazon.com is getting bigger and bigger, and it is using its huge cash position to buy everything that looks as if it can make money. The purchase