Banking & Finance

Noncompete agreements have varying support

Case here demonstrates ongoing complexities of restrictive covenants

March 30, 2023

At the start of the year, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule that would ban employers from imposing noncompete clauses, a practice it claims suppresses wages, hampers innovation, and blocks entrepreneurs from starting new businesses.

Crypto donations are unpopular as giving strategy

Digital money's volatility, speculative nature raises concerns among advisers

March 16, 2023

Erica Bullock

Some financial advisers here say they're uninterested in recommending or servicing cryptocurrencies as planned giving strategies due to the speculative nature of cryptocurrency valuations coupled with a lack of regulation.

Donor-advised funds are useful for strategic giving

Tax-advantaged tool assists in enhancing philanthropic impact

March 16, 2023

Casia Chappell

In the midst of tax season, charitably inclined people who itemize their deductions will, at some point, endure the hassle of checking folders, emails, and letters to track down a year's worth of donation receipts to provide to their tax professionals.

Some tactics can reduce liabilities for passing wealth

Gifts to future generations aided with efficient plans

March 16, 2023

Michael Maehl

When it comes to gifting assets to future generations, many families are rightfully concerned about the potential tax effect. In other words, how and when should they pass down their assets to ensure that the greatest amount possible actually gets to

Griffiths, Dreher & Evans acquires firm

Janice Penar CPA/PFS served more than 75 clients

March 2, 2023

Virginia Thomas

Spokane Valley-based investment advising and accounting firm Griffiths, Dreher & Evans PS CPAs has acquired a smaller accounting firm with clients here and in Cheney. Deanna Dreher, a certified public accountant and shareholder

odd Radwick, president of Radwick Financial Group LLC, of Winthrop, Wash., is an insurance and financial adviser. He can be reached at 509.996.3425 and at todd@radwickfinancial.com

Fixed index annuities are option in inflationary era

Payouts can keep pace with rising cost of living

February 16, 2023

Todd Radwick

Fixed indexed annuities-and their ability to guarantee zero market losses while providing a guaranteed life income-are to small business owners and the private sector what defined benefit pension plans are to government employees in the public

Living in retirement requires strategy

Defining goals will help tailor savings, resources to fit individual situations

February 16, 2023

Michael Maehl

Arriving at your retirement date with no real idea as to how you'll be able to live without that regular paycheck is not a good strategy. Consider using the following guidelines to help create your retirement roadmap.

Federal incentives launched for starting retirement plans

Dollar-for-dollar tax credit included in spending bill

February 16, 2023

Clay Randall

Congress waited until the last minute, Dec. 29, 2022, to pass the comprehensive Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. While largely a spending bill, one of its components, the SECURE Act 2.0, is a far-reaching set of changes and additions to the

23 People of Influence in 2023

Journal recognizes Inland Northwest professionals making a profound impact

February 2, 2023

Staff Report

Investors should be aware of what they can, should control

Data shows investing in markets long-term has hedged inflation

February 2, 2023

Dave Gordon

We can control limited things in our financial life, and focus is one of them. It is extremely important where we put our attention. Ideally, it should be at the intersection of what truly matters to us and what we can control.