Special Report

Study: Women face higher retirement hurdles

Research finds those in two-income houses at highest risk of falling short
Natasha Nellis
A lack of preparedness early in life is placing women - particularly married women - at a higher risk of falling short in retirement, says a new study by the Boston College Center for Retirement Research.
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—Virginia Thomas

SECURE Act takes down the stretch

Provision removal makes it harder to sock away generational wealth
Virginia Thomas
The new federal SECURE Act makes it harder to sock away generational wealth on a tax-deferred basis, which creates the need to plan more carefully when giving or receiving an inheritance.
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Virginia Thomas

Global Credit Union evolves, expands new digital offerings

Credit union to introduce text-message banking feature later this year
Virginia Thomas
In an increasingly digital world, financial institutions continue to seek new technology that could help them to offer services and communicate with members. For Spokane-based Global Credit Union, that means making sure members can receive information
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Spokane ranked highly for female entrepreneurs

Nationally, though, barriers to securing capital persist
Guest Commentary
As a fast-growing city, Spokane provides a rich environment for small business growth, particularly for women and minority-owned businesses. With over 11,500 women-owned businesses in Spokane County, the Lilac City
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