November 5, 2019, 6:02am Business
Now that President Trump’s impeachment process is formally underway, Democrats and Republicans need to avoid becoming completely absorbed by it. They must work together on other important issues such as immigration, health care, education, infrastructure, environment and trade agreements. Read story
November 1, 2019, 6:05am Business
First-time homebuyer wannabes wrongly think they need to make a 20 percent down payment. In fact, there are plenty of ways to qualify for a mortgage with a down payment of less than 5 percent. Read story
October 30, 2019, 6:03am Business
It’s hard enough when your marriage is broken, but what do you do when the breakup also leaves you broke? Read story
October 29, 2019, 6:02am Business
Our state’s economy and way of life hinge on low cost and reliable electricity. Since Grand Coulee and Bonneville dams were completed in the early 1940s, Washington has enjoyed both. Read story
October 27, 2019, 6:00am Business
Dear Helaine: I am a 64-year-old woman with two problems that will contribute to my being homeless sometime in the future. In 2003, I began dental implant procedures to replace several teeth. I suffered through rejection and a jaw infection, and I couldn’t place implants where I had the infection.… Read story
October 26, 2019, 6:01am Business
The Social Security Administration will happily forecast your future monthly retirement check. Trouble is, it’s often off the mark. Understanding the sometimes-flawed assumptions underlying the estimate can help you make smarter decisions about when to claim your benefit. Read story
October 25, 2019, 6:02am Business
Transparency is key when you’re borrowing money. Read story
October 23, 2019, 6:05am Business
Imagine that you’ve worked decades for the same company, often choosing not to take another job for higher pay because your employer offers an increasingly rare benefit — a pension plan. Read story
October 22, 2019, 6:02am Business
Imagine tuning into the Sunday morning talk shows and wondering if the politicians and commentators could possibly find something positive to say about one another or the state of affairs in America. Unfortunately, there is a better chance of a snowball lasting in a sauna. But suddenly on Oct. 20… Read story
October 20, 2019, 6:02am Business
Hi, Helaine: A few weeks ago, I attended a neighbor’s house party. She invited me and a bunch of other gals over for coffee, mimosas, brunch and to view a clothing line a friend of hers is selling. After I said yes, I went online and saw the clothing line… Read story
