When it comes to financial planning and preparing for the future, many people have the instinct to bury their heads in the sand to avoid the monetary realities of the future. According to a recent retirement study published by Financial Engines Inc., ju

Since the end of the U.S. elections last November, survey measurements of how people feel about the economy and their personal situations have risen dramatically. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased from a reading of 100.8 as of Oct

Being aware of trends and the successful identification of investment opportunities are quite small considerations in being a successful investor. Trial and error as you learn the ins and outs of the financial markets, along with really knowing your pers

In my life, I have often commented to myself, 'I wish someone would have told me that when I was young.”  There are many things now, at the age of 55, that I wish I had known when I was a young man. In particular, I wish someone would have taught me

The Gonzaga Preparatory School athletic and fitness facilities renewal campaign has raised enough contributions to start work on the first two of three phases planned for the $6.5 million construction project. The first two phases include construction of

16 Cents Corp., a Spokane-based furniture retailer that does business as 16 Cents, 3 Shoes & 5 Socks, has opened its third location at 1233 N. Division, says owner Jason McSteen. The 22,000-square-foot building there also serves as the company's headqu

The Spokane Club, the longtime, members-only social-and-athletic club here, has hired Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports Management Inc. as its management partner, the club's board chairwoman says in a letter sent to members on June 12. Chairwoman Tri