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—The Center for Music Therapy

Using 'language of music' as therapeutic tool

Practitioner often treats artistic, sensitive people
January 14, 2016
Stacey Denny
Kim McMillin describes music as her language, one she has helped others become fluent in through her business, The Center for Music Therapy.
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Working out niches

Boutique, women-focused studios grow in number here
January 14, 2016
LeAnn Bjerken
Among the popular fitness trends in recent years-including in the Spokane area-is a growing number of personalized fitness studios, or boutique gym settings.
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Tough wealth conversations shouldn't be delayed

Such talks might require financial, emotional help
December 3, 2015
Diana Henke
Discussing finances with family members may not be anyone's favorite conversation, but it's a topic that can't be ignored. Delaying or simply not having conversations about the transfer of wealth might leave families unprepared and in a dramatically
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'Millionaire Next Door' lessons stand test of time

Adviser reminded of how rich live below their means
December 3, 2015
Rick Biel
n 1996, Dr. Thomas J. Stanley published his New York Times best-selling book, 'The Millionaire Next Door.” The book shattered the commonly held beliefs of the wealthy in America. Stanley used extensive research to reveal the secrets of the wealthy
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—Kevin Blocker

Cathedral Plaza nurtures senior community in urban spot

150-unit downtown facility gets praise from residents
December 3, 2015
The associate director for seniors and housing for Catholic Charities says every low-income apartment complex here owned by that nonprofit organization has greater demand than it can accommodate, which she believes it is a reflection of the continuous nee
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Stick with long-term investment strategy in 2016

Global uncertainty, election ensure change in new year
December 3, 2015
Michael Maehl
It's the time of year again here in investment land where you're trying to make sense of the year just passed while also trying to determine how to be successful in the year ahead. The year 2015 had an unusually long period of the S&P 500 Index tradi
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People's time orientation can affect their fiscal decisions

Physical, cognitive habits strengthen self-control
December 3, 2015
Jeff Joireman
When was the last time you went to the store and bought only the items on your list-no gum, no extra accessories, no new movies? Have you thought about how much money you have saved for retirement, or a rainy day? Would you rather live in the moment or
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Federal budget quietly cuts Social Security provision

File-and-suspend strategy to be eliminated in phases
December 3, 2015
Mike McLean
The new federal budget contains a cut to Social Security benefits that could limit options for baby boomers close to retirement-and everybody who follows them. Hidden in the budget bill is a change to Social Security that eliminates file-and-suspend ru
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Star Financial's widening range

Firm's revenue grew 200 percent from last year, owner says
December 3, 2015
LeAnn Bjerken
Melissa Williams, owner of Star Financial & Insurance Services Inc., says getting people to talk about money is a difficult and often emotional process. 'Finances are very personal and stir up all kinds of emotions,” says Williams. 'That's why
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Studying global approaches to entrepreneurship

Rate of startups vary by country, research shows
November 19, 2015
John Cullen
At Washington State University's Carson College of Business, we examine why nations differ in producing an entrepreneurial mindset.
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