Dana Gerber

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Business Producer and Reporter at The Boston Globe

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The Museum of American Finance, coming to the Seaport next summer, tries to put the ‘fun’ in mutual funds

2 weeks ago | moaf.org | Dana Gerber

By Dana Gerber, The Boston Globe What do Civil War soldiers in Boston, the Red Sox, and South Station have in common? At one time or another, they all had to be financed. The soldiers required provisions to fight their battles, the baseball team needed its shares divvied up to get on the field, and the transit hub demanded an infusion of capital to start shuttling passengers.
The Museum of American Finance, coming to the Seaport next summer, tries to put the ‘fun’ in mutual funds - The Boston Globe

2 weeks ago | bostonglobe.com | Dana Gerber

What do Civil War soldiers in Boston, the Red Sox, and South Station have in common? At one time or another, they all had to be financed. The soldiers required provisions to fight their battles, the baseball team needed its shares divvied up to get on the field, and the transit hub demanded an infusion of capital to start shuttling passengers.
Have questions about Trump’s tariffs? We want to answer them.

3 weeks ago | bostonglobe.com | Dana Gerber

The tariffs — a 10 percent baseline on just about all countries, and higher “reciprocal tariff” rates on dozens of trading partners — are all but certain to raise prices for businesses and, then, consumers. But by how much? Which products and services will be the most affected? Should you go shopping before all this takes effect? Why are some countries being hit harder than others? And will all this accomplish Trump’s ultimate goal of bringing manufacturing back to the US?
After a years-long hunt, the internet finally found a Dean’s Furniture commercial with this famous catchphrase - The Boston Globe

3 weeks ago | bostonglobe.com | Dana Gerber

Picture this: It’s the late ‘90s, and you’re watching the Red Sox on TV. It cuts to commercial, and an ad for Dean’s Home Furniture appears. Hawking a cut-rate nightstand or love seat, slicked-back, namesake spokesperson Dean Weinstein wonders aloud if viewers could find a better deal than the one he’s offering.
A dating coach's wedding: Kim Scardino and Chris Ryan

3 weeks ago | bethesdamagazine.com | Dana Gerber

The couple: Kim Scardino, 55, grew up in Villanova, Pennsylvania. She is a lawyer at a tech company. Chris Ryan, 58, grew up in the Friendship Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., and in Bethesda and graduated from Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda. He is the general counsel for Pansophic Learning, an education company. They live in Bethesda.
Hydro-Quebec still isn’t exporting electricity to New England. Does it matter? - The Boston Globe

1 month ago | bostonglobe.com | Dana Gerber |Jon Chesto

Last year, the vast majority — more than 90 percent — of the electricity used in New England was produced by generators in the region, according to data from ISO New England, which manages our electric grid. This power comes from gas, nuclear, and renewable sources, among others. The rest of our electricity comes from imports.
Five Walgreens in Massachusetts are set to close by the end of April. Here’s where they are. - The Boston Globe

1 month ago | bostonglobe.com | Dana Gerber

Five Walgreens locations in Massachusetts, including one in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood and one in Cambridge’s Central Square, are slated to close by the end of April, the pharmacy giant confirmed to the Globe. “Increased regulatory and reimbursement pressures are weighing on our ability to cover the costs associated with rent, staffing, and supply needs,” the spokesperson said.
Tell us: Have prescription drug prices or other health care costs squeezed your budget? - The Boston Globe

1 month ago | bostonglobe.com | Dana Gerber

For both patients and the state at large, Massachusetts health care costs are taking their toll. We want to hear from Massachusetts patients bearing the brunt of these rising costs. Have the prices of your prescription medications increased recently? Is it affecting your ability to afford necessities? Have other health care costs — like hospital bills or insurance premiums — hurt your budget? We want to hear from you. Fill out our survey below and a reporter may be in touch for future stories.
Should you sell all your stock? Buy a car now? Don’t panic: Here’s how to handle the economic turbulence. - The Boston Globe

1 month ago | bostonglobe.com | Andy Rosen |Aaron Pressman |Diti Kohli |Dana Gerber |Andrew Brinker |Sean Murphy

There’s no shame in wondering — amid another day of big red numbers on Wall Street — whether you should pull your money out of the stock market and stuff it in a mattress. But you’ll find very few financial advisors who would suggest you actually do that. A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. For most people, saving is a long-term strategy to get ready for retirement and prepare for financial emergencies.
Many progressive consumers are trying to ditch brands like Amazon and Target. It’s harder than it sounds. - The Boston Globe

1 month ago | bostonglobe.com | Dana Gerber

EVERETT — Eli Mazelsky wishes he didn’t have to shop at Target. And yet, on a recent Thursday afternoon, there he was, spending $45 on cleaning supplies including dish soap, toilet cleaner, and Clorox wipes. “I don’t want to be supporting a company that’s encouraging the collapse of DEI,” said Mazelsky, 22, waiting outside the retailer’s Everett location for his ride home to Arlington.

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Articles

The Museum of American Finance, coming to the Seaport next summer, tries to put the ‘fun’ in mutual funds

The Museum of American Finance, coming to the Seaport next summer, tries to put the ‘fun’ in mutual funds - The Boston Globe

Have questions about Trump’s tariffs? We want to answer them.

After a years-long hunt, the internet finally found a Dean’s Furniture commercial with this famous catchphrase - The Boston Globe

A dating coach's wedding: Kim Scardino and Chris Ryan

Hydro-Quebec still isn’t exporting electricity to New England. Does it matter? - The Boston Globe

Five Walgreens in Massachusetts are set to close by the end of April. Here’s where they are. - The Boston Globe

Tell us: Have prescription drug prices or other health care costs squeezed your budget? - The Boston Globe

Should you sell all your stock? Buy a car now? Don’t panic: Here’s how to handle the economic turbulence. - The Boston Globe

Many progressive consumers are trying to ditch brands like Amazon and Target. It’s harder than it sounds. - The Boston Globe

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