March 15, 2017, 6:00am Business
You want to save money on the cost of preparing your taxes, so you use a guy your friend recommends. The tax preparer has a reputation for getting people big refunds. Read story
March 14, 2017, 6:03am Business
In 2003, Gov. Gary Locke, a Democrat, faced a 10 percent revenue hole in the state’s budget. He also stared at a sluggish economy still reeling from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. People were reluctant to fly, and airlines stopped buying Boeing jets. Read story
March 13, 2017, 6:02am Business
It could be a boon for some homebuyers — their credit scores will get a surprise boost — but worrisome for mortgage lenders, landlords and others who depend on credit reports to evaluate their potential customers. Read story
March 12, 2017, 6:02am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m a 71-year-old widow. I’m seeking safe, high income, and I can afford some modest risk. My husband passed away in 2009, and I’ve done a fairly good job managing our $637,000 portfolio. Last year, I found a new young stockbroker who seems to have a good… Read story
March 11, 2017, 6:00am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: Here’s a list of eight infrastructure stocks that my stockbroker recommended because she believes that President Donald Trump will be spending trillions on much-needed infrastructure improvements. Please give me your thoughts on these issues, and I would also appreciate any investment thoughts you would have that would… Read story
March 10, 2017, 6:00am Business
The odds are in your favor that you won’t get audited by the IRS, but don’t get cocky and cheat. The agency has tools at its disposal to catch errors and outright tax scofflaws. Read story
March 8, 2017, 6:01am Business
Your children want to go to college, and you’ll do whatever it takes to get them the education you believe is a prerequisite for prosperity. Read story
March 7, 2017, 6:00am Business
As lawmakers in Olympia inch toward adjournment, they must keep in mind the total added costs of new taxes on our state’s economy. It is not just about the taxes and fees they impose. Read story
March 6, 2017, 6:00am Business
Could getting a home mortgage under today’s post-housing bust regulations and procedures be even remotely comparable to going to the dentist to get drilled? Or anything like having your annual physical, where every body part potentially is subject to inspection and prodding? Read story
March 5, 2017, 6:03am Business
Dear Mr. Berko: I trusted you. In July of last year, you recommended in an email to me that I invest in Tronc at $15.75 because it was going to be bought out by Gannett. I believed you and bought 550 shares. I trusted you, and now I have lost… Read story
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