As the cost of living skyrockets in Washington state, people needing in-home care are being squeezed, a state Senate bill (SB 5745) would increase the amount…
With costs growing, health care is set to be a major theme in Olympia this year. Sam Hatzenbeler, health policy associate for the Economic Opportunity…
Washington state lawmakers are considering a policy which could help close the wealth gap for future generations. The Washington Future Fund is a policy typically…
Scammers have upped their game during the pandemic. New research looks into who is most susceptible to falling victim to fraud. AARP conducted a survey…
An overhaul of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program could bring relief to more than 550,000 student-loan borrowers nationwide who work in government or…
If you don’t have a spouse or children, you might think you don’t need to do much estate planning. But if you have any assets,…
Here’s something to think about: You could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. To meet your income needs for all those years, you’ll…
If you’re in the early stages of your career, you’re probably not thinking much about retirement. Nonetheless, it’s never too soon to start preparing for…
Now that we’ve gained at least some space from the COVID-19 pandemic, summer travel is heating up. But while you might be eager to hit…
King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove on Thursday proposed a study of a King County Basic Income Program to analyze the benefits of a guaranteed monthly…
What’s the biggest financial mistake you can make? Choosing the wrong investments? Waiting too long to save for retirement? Underestimating the costs of retirement? All…
Is homeownership a goal of yours? It does offer some benefits, in addition to meeting your basic need for shelter. The equity you build in…
The second annual PNW Economic Equity Summit, produced in partnership with the Kent Chamber, Renton Chamber, and Seattle Southside Chamber, aims to gather regional business…
Being self-employed has some benefits: You get to choose your own hours, you don’t have to count “vacation days” and you’ll never worry about getting…
A man allegedly used a fraudulent credit card to rack up over $1,000 at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in downtown Auburn on two…
Thousands of individuals and families throughout King County are at risk for eviction and homelessness. They are struggling to stay afloat financially after months of…
Due to recent federal action bringing new savings opportunities to current and new individual health insurance market customers, Washington Healthplanfinder is extending the current special…