Banking & Finance

Banking industry expects further stabilization in 2025

Fraud, cybersecurity are among industry concerns

December 19, 2024

Karina Elias

Financial institutions expect steady overall growth and better lending rates for short-term loans in 2025.

Data abound on both sides of bull, bear argument

Financial planner advises outlook should be viewed with guarded optimism

December 19, 2024

John Graham

Financial adviser John Graham describes both “bull” and “bear” perspectives for potential market directions in 2025.

Credit union plans new admin building on North Monroe

New building to be constructed at site of shuttered eatery

December 5, 2024

Erica Bullock

Spokane City Credit Union plans to develop a 2,300-square-foot administrative building to be located southwest of its only branch location, at 1930 N. Monroe.

Catching up with: COVID-19 fraud strike force

No slowdown expected in charges, prosecutions as investigations continue

December 5, 2024

Mike McLean

As the Eastern Washington COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force approaches its third year of cracking down on thefts of COVID-relief funding there’s no slowdown to prosecutions in sight.

Catching up with retired Spokane bank executive Randall Fewel

Former INB CEO enjoys traveling, golf

November 21, 2024

Mike McLean

Randall Fewel, former president and CEO of Inland Northwest Bank, remains in touch with some of his one-time counterparts in the banking industry, but he’s really enjoying being out of the business

Oregon group acquires Spokane's HMA CPA

Aldrich Group expands reach in Inland Northwest

November 21, 2024

Karina Elias

HMA CPA, of Spokane, has been acquired by Oregon-based Aldrich Group of Cos.

Financial aspect of legacy is worth pondering

Some prefer rewards of sharing their wealth while they're still alive

November 21, 2024

John Graham

It’s never too late to consider, enhance, or create a lasting legacy, writes financial adviser John Graham.

Fraud & Furious: Scams targeting older adults increase in INW

Elder exploitation is $27B issue in US

November 21, 2024

Karina Elias

Scams and financial fraud in many forms have been on the rise in recent years, particularly targeting older adults, say financial industry experts.

Liberty Lake firm simplifies wealth management

Father-son duo focuses on financial fundamentals

November 21, 2024

Dylan Harris

Simple Wealth LLC was founded in 2010 by Chuck Potter and his son, Josh Potter.

Donation strategy can reduce RMD tax liability

Qualified charitable distribution is excluded from ordinary income

November 21, 2024

Beau Ruff

For some retirees, seeking how to limit tax implications of taking required minimum distributions from their savings, a qualified charitable distribution might be the solution, writes attorney and wealth planner Beau Ruff.