John Goff

John was Online Editor at InvestmentNews from 2009 to 2014. You can see his LinkedIn here.

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INVESTING FIXED INCOME JUN 15, 2011
Coming attractions? Minnesota government shuts down

Stalemate between Democratic governor and GOP legislators leads to closure

'Waterfall' of muni downgrades will trigger rapid sell-off: Whitney
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2011
'Waterfall' of muni downgrades will trigger rapid sell-off: Whitney

Meredith Whitney's at it again. The controversial analyst is now predicting a 'waterfall' of muni downgrades which will trigger a massive sell-off by insurers. If she's right, investors may be able to pick up some bargains in the process.

Another big year in store for large-caps, say top strategists
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 14, 2011
Another big year in store for large-caps, say top strategists

Wall Street gurus see S&P 500 gaining 11 percent in 2011; 'new normal may not be quite so new'

Brokers get their Irish up over change to IRA rules
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2011
Brokers get their Irish up over change to IRA rules

Some claim they'll abandon the business if they're required to act as fiduciaries to retirement accounts, 401(k)s

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JUN 13, 2011
An adviser wades into video streaming

Big-time rush: Small-caps trouncing large-caps
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2011
Big-time rush: Small-caps trouncing large-caps

But stellar performance of Russell 2000 in 2010 could signal a big run-up in this S&P 500 this year

Risk of losing money on Treasuries 'quite substantial'
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 09, 2011
Risk of losing money on Treasuries 'quite substantial'

The last time U.S. bond prices were this low Dwight D. Eisenhower was in the White House. In fact, yields on Treasuries only need to rise slightly to put holders into the red.

Ticklish topics for every parent: Sex, drugs — and finances?
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 08, 2011
Ticklish topics for every parent: Sex, drugs — and finances?

Survey reveals grown-ups not acting like it when it comes to counseling kids on money; children tend to ask Mom

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 08, 2011
Best state to get a divorce? It's not where you think

Getting unhitched in New Hampshire usually takes less than a day; things very different next store, though

Spouses of tax deadbeats catch a break
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 08, 2011
Spouses of tax deadbeats catch a break

IRS nixes two-year time limit for innocent-spouses to plead their case; rule applies to couples who file jointly