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Living Long and Getting Paid

Dear Mr. Berko: Could you please explain a qualified longevity annuity contract to me? A 65-year-old friend may invest $90,000 in a QLAC with MetLife. He says that when he’s

Labor Force and Diamonds

Dear Mr. Berko: Recently, I’ve been hearing the term “labor force participation rate” on most of the news shows. Could you please explain what this term means in simple-to-understand English?

Hate Risk? You’ll Love These 3 Stocks

These three stocks are about as safe as it gets. You’re likely aware that stocks tend to be more volatile than other asset classes. That simple fact keeps many from putting

Why Is Apple Trying to Buy This Tiny British Automaker?

A report that Apple is in talks to buy a British sports- and racing-car maker McLaren Technology Group raises questions, starting with this: Why? Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has approached McLaren Technology Group, a

The Second Computing Revolution

The IBM Personal Computer debuted 35 years ago, igniting a new way of computing that empowered individuals and forever changed the way we work and play. The pioneers knew they