Death and IRAs
You've worked hard to fund your golden years with an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). But what happens to that money when you die? Well, since you won» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMicrosoft at a Crossroads
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will retire sometime in the next 12 months, and there’s plenty of speculation about who will succeed him. But Strategic News» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWhy Buy U.S. Savings Bonds?
Are U.S. savings bonds still a worthwhile investment? KPLU financial commentator Greg Heberlein thinks so. Even with all the government shutdown» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleCould You Fall for a Ponzi Scheme?
If a financial adviser offers you a quick way to double your money, should you go for it? Hold on to your wallet! The bigger the promised return, the more» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleDon’t Throw Away That Old Stock Certificate!
It’s not uncommon for heirs to stumble across old stock certificates when disposing of an estate. What should you do with them? If the stock is for a» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWhere Do Bright Ideas Come From?
Scientific breakthroughs and profitable businesses all start the same way: someone comes up with a bright idea. Our education system teaches people what» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMicrosoft Board Member Faces Scrutiny
When Microsoft holds its annual meeting Nov. 19, shareholders will finish voting for the company’s board of directors. Usually it’s a straightforward...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleTableau Software is one of Seattle's Fastest Growing Companies
In the Center of the Universe, Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood, stands Tableau Software. Tableau is 10 years old and has been a publicly owned company...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleCrunching the Numbers Surrounding Bitcoin Fever
Have you been swept up in bitcoin mania? Bitcoins purchased at the beginning of this year were valued at $13.50. As of Dec. 9, they were trading at...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe Stock Market Thrives On Uncertainty
It is said the stock market climbs a wall of worry. Well, it was a really, really, big wall this year. Financial commentator Greg Heberlein groups the...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleResolve to Manage Your Money Better in 2014
No matter how financially savvy you are, there’s always room for improvement. Financial commentator Greg Heberlein and KPLU’s Dave Meyer suggest some...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleAn Exciting New Year For Technology
A new and improved Microsoft. Lower prices for smartphones and tablets. A big emphasis on data encryption. These are just a few of the developments...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleParting Words of Wisdom from Financial Commentator Greg Heberlein
When Money Matters first aired on KPLU some 7 years ago, we were speculating about whether the housing bubble was going to burst, and wondering if we...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWhat New CEO Satya Nadella's Microsoft Might Look Like
When Strategic News Service publisher Mark Anderson made his predictions for 2014, he included a “new Microsoft that no one expected.” With the...» E-Mail This
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