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Why Americans Can't Trust the CDC's COVID-19 Advice: The Agency Continues a Pattern of Arbitrary, Dubious and Ever-Changing Recommendations May. 19, 2021
"My promise is that CDC will continue to follow the science as our guide," Rochelle Walensky, direct... Read More
Summer Books for the Alone Ranger May. 27, 2020
Whether you're self-isolating at a cove, cabin or campsite this summer, or just stuck at home like t... Read More
Public Being Misled About Masks Apr. 22, 2020
New York, New Jersey, Maryland and other states are requiring everyone to wear a mask or a substitut... Read More
Investing in Mary Jane Nov. 28, 2018
Dear Mr. Berko: Three other people and I own a small company. We've been in business together for 14... Read More
Investing in China Aug. 15, 2018
Dear Mr. Berko: Our stockbroker wants us to invest about 20 percent of our $510,000 joint account in... Read More
Some Cheap and Risky Stocks Jul. 18, 2018
Dear Mr. Berko: I began trading cheap stocks — below $5 a share — in 2001. I've had some... Read More
4 Blockbusters Jul. 11, 2018
Dear Mr. Berko: We have a $262,000 portfolio that yields 5 percent, and we need those dividends to l... Read More
Mutual Fund Recommendations Jun. 20, 2018
Dear Mr. Berko: My husband is an engineer with a secure job. I run the household, take care of our 1... Read More
REIT Recommendations Jun. 13, 2018
Dear Mr. Berko: Malls and shopping centers have fallen significantly in value. I want the names of s... Read More
Robotics Investment Apr. 25, 2018
Dear Mr. Berko: I've lost money buying several stocks in the robotics industry. It seems that they g... Read More
Alimony and Utilities Mar. 21, 2018
Dear Mr. Berko: Could you comment on the changes in tax law that affect alimony payments? As a soon-... Read More
High-Yield Stocks Jan. 31, 2018
Dear Readers: Last week, I gave you some of Ossie Ollum's recommendations for low-priced stocks and ... Read More
Cheap Stocks Jan. 24, 2018
Dear Mr. Berko: Are there stockbrokers who specialize in cheap stocks? My wife and I would like to f... Read More
Best Stock Picks Jan. 24, 2018
Dear Mr. Berko: Please recommend about 10 stocks that are not well-known on Wall Street, are seldom ... Read More
Highly Rated Stocks Jan. 17, 2018
Dear Mr. Berko: I am very nervous about the stock market and have been selling my weak stocks —... Read More
A Conservative High-Yield Portfolio Dec. 13, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: My wife and I have been reading your column for over 35 years, and we've made some g... Read More
High-Yield Junk Dec. 06, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: I'm told that junk bonds yield 12 to 18 percent or even higher. I'd like to invest a... Read More
10 Value Wines for the Holidays Dec. 05, 2017
'Tis the season to party hardy. If you're a wine enthusiast with discriminating taste and an unlimit... Read More
Selecting a Broker and Biotech Stocks Nov. 22, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: I am 32 and recently got a doctorate in French history. After 14 years of attending ... Read More
Disruptive Stocks Nov. 22, 2017
Dear Mr. Berko: Back in the summer of 2009, you told me to buy a company called Universal Display fo... Read More
