Archive for July 2011
Ah, Glass-Steagall Act, we miss you so much
Dear Mr. Berko:
I was listening to a TV journalist interview several prominent economists and fund managers, all of whom indicated that one of the causes of our financial crisis was the Glass-Steagall Act. I …
Read MoreOhio National is swell; its prospectus, swollen
Dear Mr. Berko:
My broker wants me to buy a $100,000 Ohio National variable annuity. What do you think of the company? I do not understand the withdrawal benefits or the cost and reasons for …
Read MoreBorrowing from Peter to pay Peter
Dear Mr. Berko:
About five years ago, you guest lectured to an economics class in Columbus with a fascinating explanation of why the rich must become richer to guarantee economic activity. I lost my notes, …
Read MoreJ. Ann Selzer: 2011 Women Business Owner of the Year
J. Ann Selzer found her calling at the age of 5. Her first attempt at polling involved only neighborhood mothers who happened to be at home, and the question was a bit slanted, but still.…
Read More2011 Women of Influence Winner: Kim Butler
Managing director, The Private Bank
Kim Butler has followed sound advice and overcome one major fear – of sales – to succeed in the male-dominated banking industry.
Butler is the managing director of the Iowa …
Read More2011 Women of Influence Winner: Shannon Cofield
President, United Way of Central Iowa
Shannon Cofield has a little motto she turns to when a situation is looking a bit more daunting than usual – “It is what it is.”
Simple, yes, but …
Read More2011 Women of Influence Winner: Joyce Feddersen
Mental health therapist (recently retired), Mercy Behavioral Health Clinic
Joyce Feddersen has helped hundreds of Iowa families cope with the pain of divorce, and her legacy will endure, even though she retired from full-time counseling …
Read More2011 Women of Influence Winner: Peggy Fisher
Co-owner, The Stelter Co.
Creative thinking and strategic visioning have taken Peggy Fisher through a professional life centered on teaching, publishing and giving.
A graduate of Drake University, she has worked as an art director …
Read More2011 Women of Influence Winner: Connie Isaacson
Owner, Isaacson Consulting LLC
Connie Isaacson built her career around connecting others to the resources they need to achieve financial goals. Strong ties to family and volunteerism were springboards to her success.
Starting out in …
Read More2011 Women of Influence Winner: Joanne Mahaffey
Volunteer, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, other organizations
Joanne Mahaffey has spent much of her life giving back to her community, and having a good time along the way.
Mahaffey has volunteered at Iowa Lutheran Hospital for …
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