Inherited-beneficiary individual retirement accounts are typically an emotional topic. Generally, they represent diligent savings from a loved one who has passed away, and you have now inherited an IRA or 401(k) from them since you were named the beneficiary on the account.

Many of us choose to put a child’s name on the account. And we choose the most responsible child to handle that duty. This plan is fraught with potential problems, but the good news is that a better solution exists.

As artificial intelligence technology continues to evolve, it’s expected to improve efficiency for financial advisers, allowing them more time to build relationships with their clients, some advisers here say.

Historic building owners may find there are additional challenges to meet Washington state’s upcoming energy-performance standards that nonhistorical building owners won’t have to contend with.

Spokane Valley-based Key Tronic Corp. has reported a reduction in workforce of over 100 employees in the U.S. and Mexico in its recently released earnings report for the first quarter of its 2024 fiscal year.

Three Spokane-based organizations that operate as economic drivers in the community have set aside their once competitive policies to adopt a new combined strategic plan to be publicly announced in the spring.