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Investing in self can provide strong returns

Setting goals can help with relationships, financial independence

December 3, 2020

We've all heard stories about get-rich-quick schemes, and most times, it's just that-a scheme. Schemes of this nature usually create an impression that participants can achieve a high rate of return with little risk, skill, effort, or time.

Five Pine Wealth Management sees triple-digit growth

Company plans to add junior adviser, office staff

December 3, 2020

Natasha Nellis

Coeur d'Alene-based Five Pine Wealth Management has seen strong growth over the last year, having more than doubled its annual revenue this year compared with 2019.

Bill would expand incentives for retirement savings

Proposed act includes automatic enrollment, matching for student loans

December 3, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Proposed federal legislation some are calling SECURE Act 2.0 likely would encourage saving for retirement by expanding on legislation passed in 2019, local financial consultants and planners say.

Extra credit for helping nonprofits is coming

Filers who don't itemize still can get deduction this year for charitable donations

December 3, 2020

Kevin Blocker

As 2020 continues its arduous march to an end, Inland Northwest financial advisers, tax preparers, and heads of nonprofits are reminding clients and benefactors about a charitable giving tax benefit included in the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief,

Offsite construction helps scale up housing projects

Needs changing in light of pandemic's duration

November 19, 2020

Kyley Harvey

While many questions about the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic remain unclear, at least one thing is certain: its impact on the housing market has thrown an already-critical housing shortage into even sharper focus. Prior to the pandemic, a U.

Landscape architecture firm AHBL plans to grow

Company keeps emphasis on green infrastructure

November 19, 2020

Natasha Nellis

AHBL Inc., a pioneer of the green infrastructure adoption in Spokane County, has seen expansive growth in recent years, and a company official says it's on track to see its strongest year ever.

SCC's Old Main building made sustainable through its reinvention

High-tech features give promising future to venerable building

November 19, 2020

Jeff Hyslop

Affectionately referred to as 'Old Main,â€ the Spokane Community College main building has been a well-used classroom space for years. The original structure served a steady stream of students and community members for nearly seven decades.

Hanson Carlen ignited with work deep into next year

Owners claim company is busier now than it was before pandemic

November 19, 2020

Kevin Blocker

A look of disbelief ran across David Hanson's face as he pondered the backlog of work orders that started early this year and now extends deep into next year for his architecture and construction company. As the last remaining principal of Hanson Carle

Flexibility is key to school design in current environment

Hand hygiene stations are common feature now, Spokane architects say

November 19, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Those involved in overseeing projects and creating designs for school buildings say adaptability and a focus on infrastructure such as ventilation are essential as more students return to in-person classes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spokane Community College offers Running Start For Careers

Students can earn diploma along with trade degree

November 5, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Spokane Community College has launched a program aimed at placing high school students on a path to a career in the trades and providing another workforce pipeline for local employers.