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Why “Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness” Is Wrong

Some people argue that money doesn’t buy happiness. From personal experience, I can tell you they’re wrong. By Michael Schramm One of the most important decisions people face is what

Here’s How Much Your Grandkids Might Cost You

The money you spend on your grandchildren can really add up, and if you’re not careful, you could wind up taxing your own limited resources by being generous. By Maurie

Consumer Debt Slowing the Economy

Dear Mr. Berko: The economy still looks terrible, and unemployment is higher than the government says. My husband has had three jobs since 2009. My son lost his Microsoft job,

PETS Makes for a Great Investment

Dear Mr. Berko: Our neighbor, who had two wonderful dogs, confided to me that in the several years before their deaths, he spent over $27,000, with two veterinarians caring for

What’s George Soros Doing With His Money Now?

Billionaire investing legend George Soros is making moves amid big changes in Europe. By Todd Campbell Billionaire investor George Soros won global notoriety in 1992 when he shorted Britain’s currency

Here Are Your Post-Brexit Investor Survival Strategies

Worried about your portfolio? It can pay off to take some time and carefully consider your investing options. For example, these three approaches can help you weather Brexit’s impact on

What to make of the CityPlace default

The partnership behind CityPlace, the mixed-use development in West Palm Beach, has defaulted on a $150 million mortgage, according to Trepp, which tracks commercial mortgages. Unfortunately, you could see this

The big Zillow disconnect in Wynwood

News that major developers, including Related Group, are moving into Miami’s Wynwood area made me curious about what’s for sale there when it comes to existing residential. What I found was

The Tragic End

Lack of planning undoes a lifetime of achievement By Howard Kaye As he teed up on the ninth hole, Frank looked like the picture of a highly successful businessman without