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Major projects temper lower expectations

Ongoing, planned jobs here approach $1 billion in total construction value
March 12, 2009
Mike McLean
Although the pipeline for new construction projects appears to be slowing, major projects valued at more than $660 million, most of which started last year or the year before that, are under way in Spokane County, and big projects worth more than a
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Now what? Rebuilding your portfolio will take time, effort

Looking back at what you had won't help; look again at strategy
March 12, 2009
Andrew Leckey
Get over it. Move ahead.That's the tough-love prescription for investors debilitated by the economic and financial downturn. Yesterday's gone, so deal realistically with the world before you.As you begin to rebuild your savings and take a and
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Laid off? Don't compound your woes with pension miscue

Direct rollover of 401(k) into an IRA might be best option, if plan allows it
March 12, 2009
Dennis Roginski
Losing your job because of the economic downturn is stressful enough. Imagine making an avoidable financial mistake on top of it, and you have reason enough to read on.Have you lost your job due to the economic crisis? Did you quit or change Are
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Post Falls wealth manager stresses contact with clients

Financial Strategies firm packages investments, insurance in portfolios
March 12, 2009
Mike McLean
Tim Van Lohuizen and Joe Angelo, the principals at Financial Strategies, a small Post Falls financial-planning and risk-management firm, left larger companies so they could be closer to clients.Van Lohuizen says he worked at an investment in
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Stimulus bill's tax tools can boost businesses

Higher Section 179 limit extended for 2009, loss carry-back rule enhanced
March 12, 2009
David Cole
l economic stimulus bill has extended provisions that make it more attractive for businesses to buy new equipment and also has broadened a tax tool that allows businesses to apply losses in the current year to earlier years.Among other tax the of
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Online filing continues to grow, says poll

Security fears have fallen substantially; taxpayers who switch over don't go back
March 12, 2009
The move to online tax filing continues to grow each year, and once consumers convert to online filing, they don't turn back, says a new report from The Conference Board and global market information provider TNS.About 40 percent of online are a
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Focusing on INDUSTRY DEPTH

Moss Adams' office here relies on specialized expertise to guide clients in downturn
March 12, 2009
Jeanne Gustafson
Tough times can cut two ways for accounting firms that provide services to struggling industries. While many companies tend to pull back on their use of consulting services, economic uncertainty also tends to prompt businesses to make sure they a a
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Small Business Watch: March 12, 2009

March 12, 2009
Bruttles Candies opens Cd'A outlet Bruttles Candies LLC, a Spokane Valley-based confectionary that specializes in soft peanut brittle, has opened a shop in a 1,200-square-foot space in the Coeur d'Alene Shopping Plaza, on the corner
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Real Estate Roundup

March 12, 2009
Mike McLean
MetaXpert LLC, of Spokane Valley, the parent company of Tometa Sofware Inc., which develops custom software, has leased 2,500 square feet of office space at 2310 N. Molter and has moved there from smaller quarters at 6614 E. Main. Marc Mowrer, of &
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