Insurance

Why the move from Bank Iowa to Mutual of Omaha?

The move was prompted by an opportunity with Mutual of Omaha Bank. I had spent the last six years with Bank Iowa – very, very …

Under a provision of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, employees can now convert retirement assets from their traditional 401(k) plans to their company’s Roth 401(k) plans. The conversion option may give employees access …

Dear Mr. Berko:

I have $435,000 in cash and need more income. I want to be conservative but can handle moderate risks. I have two choices. A Morgan Stanley representative has aggressively suggested a complex …

Until a short while ago, “QE2” commonly meant the venerable Queen Elizabeth 2, one of the truly great trans-Atlantic liners of all time. Today, however, QE2 is the buzzword for a new, ambitious monetary policy …

When the federal government extends a tax break known as the Section 179 deduction, it’s a signal to purchase needed equipment now rather than later, says Aaron Forrester.

Forrester’s employer,Insta-Pro International Ltd. in Urbandale, will …

Dear Mr. Berko:

On Sept. 21, The Wall Street Journal said, “The recession ended in June of 2009.” So why do you still tell us that we’re in a recession? Economists at the National Bureau …

Dear Mr. Berko:

What, in your opinion, is the best way to manage one’s money in the market? I’m 38, recently sold some business assets and have $216,000 after taxes to invest. I know a …