John Goff

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

John Goff
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Stiglitz: Recession way more likely if Romney wins
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 08, 2012
Stiglitz: Recession way more likely if Romney wins

Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz says Mitt Romney's austerity program would stifle the economy -- and 'significantly' raise the likelihood of another recession.

California dreaming, as state's budget gap swells beyond forecast
INVESTING FIXED INCOME JUN 07, 2012
California dreaming, as state's budget gap swells beyond forecast

Deficit swells to $16B; governor targets the wealthy with hiked tax

How much does it cost to raise a kid? $235K — not including college
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 06, 2012
How much does it cost to raise a kid? $235K — not including college

New government data shows child-rearing an expensive proposition; pressure an added cost

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 06, 2012
Mind the gap

New data shows that the difference in pay at wirehouses and independent firms has narrowed dramatically in recent years. This should be big news for advisers contemplating going indie.

JPMorgan blunder puts Mitt Romney in tough spot
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 05, 2012
JPMorgan blunder puts Mitt Romney in tough spot

Another black eye for Wall Street, but GOP Presidential candidate has called for repeal of Dodd-Frank

Mets owners ordered to play ball, give back $83M in Madoff money
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2012
Mets owners ordered to play ball, give back $83M in Madoff money

Judge backs claw back demand from bankruptcy trustee, also gives greenlight to trial; team's basic salary $90M

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 04, 2012
Mets made twin killing by investing players' deferred comp with Madoff: Picard

Team owners allegedly looked to profit off the float, funneling money to Ponzi king

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 01, 2012
More skin in the game

Morgan Stanley executives announced plans to up the company's stake in Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. What this means for MS's credit rating -- well, that's still unclear.

Why investors should be into Africa
INVESTING EMERGING MARKETS MAY 31, 2012
Why investors should be into Africa

Ignored by most, the huge continent offers remarkable rewards for intrepid investors. At the top of the list: excellent growth prospects and unbeatable diversification.

Blame game on after Facebook faceplant
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 30, 2012
Blame game on after Facebook faceplant

Fingers pointed at Morgan Stanley, Nasdaq -- and social networking company's top execs; owners got theirs