John Goff

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

John Goff
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Why CrackBerry addicts would rather fight than switch
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH JAN 31, 2013
Why CrackBerry addicts would rather fight than switch

Despite sales of iPhone and Droid, RIM device still beloved by millions; lauded for its ease of use and speed

NEWS RIAS JAN 28, 2013
Family office manages Joseph Goebbel's vast family wealth

Step-grandchildren said to be worth a staggering $6B; 'have to live with the name'

Treasury on platinum coin: Thanks, but no thanks
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 25, 2013
Treasury on platinum coin: Thanks, but no thanks

Debt-ceiling dodge proposed by Dems holds no currency with agency

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 22, 2013
In toxic debt fiasco, banks were victims and perps

Banks not only churned out risky CMOs that magically received AAA ratings, they were also purchasing the stuff. Why is that?

NEWS RIAS JAN 22, 2013
Mickelson takes mulligan on controversial tax comments

Phil Mickelson may be getting shafted by higher tax rates, but his recent comments on the subject have drawn heat from fans. On Tuesday, the four-time major winner re-teed.

Forget California: Meet the new poster-child for fiscal irresponsibility
INVESTING FIXED INCOME JAN 17, 2013
Forget California: Meet the new poster-child for fiscal irresponsibility

Meet America's new poster-child for fiscal irresponsibility

Munis on a tear ever since Meredith Whitney's forecast
INVESTING FIXED INCOME JAN 17, 2013
Munis on a tear ever since Meredith Whitney's forecast

Best-performing asset class for second straight-year; 'semi-safe status'

The Empire State strikes back as Gross doubles down on NY munis
INVESTING FIXED INCOME JAN 17, 2013
The Empire State strikes back as Gross doubles down on NY munis

A high-quality credit, New York is issuing muni debt like crazy. And Bill Gross seems more than happy to take advantage of the output.

Big state faces 'clear and present danger' of credit downgrade
INVESTING FIXED INCOME JAN 17, 2013
Big state faces 'clear and present danger' of credit downgrade

The governor of Illinois says pension costs have pushed the state to the brink of its own fiscal cliff.

Isn't it rich? Wealthy get off light in budget deal
NEWS RIAS JAN 16, 2013
Isn't it rich? Wealthy get off light in budget deal

Despite dire predictions, high earners caught a sizable break with the budget deal. Here's how.