Beats
Financial Market Reporting, Part 9: Exchange Traded Funds
In my recent post on mutual funds, I noted that John Bogle disrupted that industry with
Read MoreBusiness Story Ideas: The Pizza Economy
$44 billion. That’s how much Americans will spend on pizza in 2017, according to the PMQ
Read MoreReporting on the Cost of New Year’s Resolutions
The New Year typically arrives with resolutions such as eating more healthfully and getting in shape.
Read More10 Facts on Identity Theft That Business Reporters Should Know
Besides Internet hackers, the recent Equifax data breach that compromised the private information of half of
Read MoreFinancial Market Reporting, Part 8: Mutual Funds and Index Funds
Explosion of indexes In a previous post about indexes, I identified the Dow Jones Industrial Average
Read MoreTips for Understanding an IPO Filing
Initial public offerings are big for investors—and big news for business journalists. Because of SEC regulations,
Read MoreWhy the Wind Industry Is Freaking Out About the Tax Bill
You’ve heard of the Republican tax bill at this point. But you may be wondering what
Read MoreCovering Your Local Startup Scene
Startups aren’t just a coastal phenomenon. While Silicon Valley is often considered the country’s startup mecca, smaller
Read MoreStory Ideas and Experts for Holiday Budget Stories
Whether they’re strapped for cash or are trying to squeeze all the value they can out
Read MoreBarlett & Steele Bronze Award: How We Did It
Reporters at MedPage Today and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel spent nine months looking into the issue
Read More