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May 4, 2020 May. 04, 2020
Dear Annie: My husband graduated from a very prestigious art college. Early in his career, he gave a... Read More
Reader Mail on Roller-Coaster Income and Debit Cards for Kids Mar. 10, 2020
Recently, I heard from one of my dear readers, Jenn. The topic of her message? Her family's roller-c... Read More
It's the Net Dollars in Your Pocket That Matter Feb. 25, 2020
Imagine you are interviewing an outstanding criminal defense attorney and the first question you hav... Read More
Is Pay TV Hardball Over Broadcast Retransmission Fees a Sign of Regulatory Changes on the Horizon? Jun. 13, 2019
In deciding to discontinue the carriage of WEYI-TV, Saginaw, MI and WWMB-TV in Myrtle Beach, South C... Read More
Dealing With Commissions in Consulting Contracts Jan. 29, 2019
"After being laid off from a company last year, I've started my own consulting business. "Things hav... Read More
Don't Undersell Yourself: Claim Your Hard-Earned Commission Nov. 29, 2018
Q: I've been a top sales representative in every job I've had, and I have worked in fields were the ... Read More
New Agent Wants Work Oct. 21, 2018
Hi, Ms. Lank: I am a retired science teacher, and I got my real estate license eight months ago. Whe... Read More
Widow Gets a Free Lunch and Bad Financial Advice May. 30, 2018
Dear Mr. Berko: I've enclosed my check for you to review my portfolio. My husband passed away four y... Read More
Pricing to Sell Mar. 04, 2018
Dear Edith: When we get ready to sell our home, should we pay for a professional appraiser or just r... Read More
An Annuity That's Too Good to Be True? Dec. 28, 2016
Dear Mr. Berko: My wife and I are in our early 70s, are retired from good jobs and have no children.... Read More
Selling? Get the Top Dollar for Your House Sep. 27, 2016
So you're getting ready to sell your house. Just thinking about it can be an overwhelming experience... Read More
Wants Tax Deduction Sep. 18, 2016
HOUSE CALLS BY EDITH LANK RELEASE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 Wants Tax Deduction Ms. Lank: We ha... Read More
Are Commissions Negotiable? Aug. 21, 2016
Dear Edith: I read that a Realtor commission is negotiable. Is this true? Are smaller firms more wil... Read More
An Idiotic GOP Is Looking at the Wrong Thing in Its Clinton Probe Oct. 26, 2015
The Republicans on that committee investigating Hillary Clinton are idiots for focusing on decisions... Read More
Investing a 'Small' Amount of Cash Jun. 17, 2015
Dear Mr. Berko: I will soon retire with a good company pension, and my wife is a retired master serg... Read More
Demand Employment Contract for Commissioned Sales Jobs Aug. 14, 2014
Q: I have worked as a field sales representative for just under a year at this company. I was to be ... Read More
The Hometown Broker May. 21, 2014
Dear Mr. Berko: My wife and I are 74 and 72 and retired with an unmanaged 401(k) worth $380,000. We ... Read More
GlaxoSmithKline and Johnson & Johnson May. 14, 2014
Dear Mr. Berko: I'm 81 years old, and my wonderful wife of 58 years is 79. We have a solid portfolio... Read More
Changed Her Mind Dec. 29, 2013
Dear Mrs. Lank: I have put my home up for sale, and my contract goes for two more months. I have now... Read More
