Retirement has recently undergone a remarkable transformation. Gone are the days when retirement was synonymous with withdrawal from the workforce for a life of leisure. Today, retirement represents an opportunity for individuals to leverage their

While we've been expecting an uptick in volatility in the back half of the year, we didn't expect the spark to be a lowering of the U.S. credit rating as occurred earlier this month, when Fitch Ratings lowered it from AAA to AA+.

Securing a source of capital for a new or existing business can be a challenge. Consider a common scenario: Diana has a promising idea for a new business and possesses the necessary experience and expertise to make it successful. She starts a business

As Spokane grows, JPMorgan Chase & Co., plans to grow with it, according to Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co., and one of the leading voices for the financial industry. Dimon arrived in downtown Spokane last month to kick off his

The market has rallied over 25% since last October. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq composite have been trading around new 52-week highs. In theory, this means we've entered a new bull market. However, many people simply don't

Stove manufacturer 509 Fabrication Inc., which does business as Flame Innovation, plans to overcome a slow summertime sales season with a new product line, says company founder Dusty Henderson. 'We've recently filed a patent on a smokeless fire pit

Imagine this: Your business is thriving in Spokane. Demand is growing. Orders are pouring in, you're spending aggressively to fill them. Sounds great, right? Then why do so many Spokane businesses in this position suddenly find that, though they look

Newport Spokane LLC, a San Pedro, California-based real estate development company, has applied for a commercial building permit for the construction of Vineyard Park, a $21.7 million, 123-unit assisted-living facility, permits on file with the city of

Liberty Lake-based Family Resource Home Care has acquired Companion Care Inc., of Woodinville, Washington. Jeff Wiberg, CEO of FRHC, says the acquisition is part of the in-home care company's goal of increasing its market share across Washington