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Greece and Goldman Sachs Apr. 22, 2015

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Dear Mr. Berko: I belong to a successful investment club with a large portfolio. We own 150 shares o... Read More

A Magic Stock Apr. 22, 2015

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Dear Mr. Berko: I have $14,000 to invest from a January sale of 300 shares of Yahoo at $49, which my... Read More

Things You Want to Know About Investing but Are Afraid to Ask -- Part 2 Apr. 22, 2015

Ask Carrie

Dear Readers: Last week, I talked about investing concepts that people want to understand but are to... Read More

Things You Want to Know About Investing but Are Afraid to Ask -- Part 1 Apr. 15, 2015

Ask Carrie

Dear Readers: If you're new to the world of investing, welcome. In this first column of a three-part... Read More

Health Stocks for Investment Club Apr. 08, 2015

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Dear Mr. Berko: In late 2010, three of us did some research and recommended our investment club buy ... Read More

Shake It Up Apr. 08, 2015

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Dear Mr. Berko: I don't want to miss out on the next Chipotle or Panera Bread. So I decided to buy 5... Read More

Losing the Double Chin, Gaining Money Apr. 01, 2015

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Dear Mr. Berko: What are your thoughts on Kythera Biopharmaceuticals? My family doctor, a brilliant ... Read More

Cuban Bonds Mar. 25, 2015

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Dear Mr. Berko: What do you think of buying the Cuban 4.5 percent bonds issued in 1937, which came d... Read More

US Interest Rates and Foreign Markets Feb. 11, 2015

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Dear Mr. Berko: Now that the economy has recovered, when will certificate of deposit rates come back... Read More

Oil Prices Feb. 11, 2015

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Dear Mr. Berko: I own four master limited partnerships (Linn Energy, Atlas Resource Partners, Atlas ... Read More

A Stock That's Lighting Up Feb. 04, 2015

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Dear Mr. Berko: I read that you recently recommended Altria stock for growth and income. So I bought... Read More

Learn How to Start Investing With These 5 Simple Steps Feb. 04, 2015

Ask Carrie

Dear Carrie: I am in my late 20s with a good job and can finally save some money. I know that I sho... Read More

Keynesian Economics Today Jan. 14, 2015

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Dear Mr. Berko: Could you explain the economics of John Maynard Keynes in simple English and how the... Read More

Foreign ETFs Jan. 14, 2015

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Dear Mr. Berko: I am 69 and expect to retire this summer with a good pension and a sizable rollover ... Read More

The Magical Third Year Dec. 24, 2014

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Dear Mr. Berko: Please explain what happens to the market during the third year of a president's ter... Read More

Finding the Right Financial Adviser Dec. 10, 2014

Ask Carrie

Dear Carrie: Though I've always managed my own money, it's getting harder for me to stay on top of ... Read More

Retirement Planning Dec. 03, 2014

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Dear Mr. Berko: I'm 44. My wife and I have no savings and $11,200 in two individual retirement accou... Read More

Contain Your Hopes Dec. 03, 2014

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Dear Mr. Berko: I recently spent $390 at The Container Store in Tampa, Florida. They have some great... Read More

A Piece of the Pie Nov. 26, 2014

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Dear Mr. Berko: I'm 42 and a conservative, long-term investor. Since 2002, I have carefully built up... Read More

Verizon Is a Foundation Stock Nov. 26, 2014

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Dear Mr. Berko: I'm 49, and for each of the past eight years, I've invested between $8,000 and $12,0... Read More