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‘Millionaire Next Door’ lessons stand test of time

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 ...

Tough wealth conversations shouldn’t be delayed

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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Communities in Schools looks for more mentors

The executive director of Communities in Schools Spokane County says the nonprofit is looking to train more mentors for at-risk students to keep them on track to attain their high school diplomas....

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Small tribal colleges sees enrollment, funding grow

As one of only 37 tribal colleges in the U.S., Spokane Tribal College—which offers classes here and on the Spokane Indian Reservation, at Wellpinit, Wash.—says it’s continuing to grow, with increases in enrollment and its annual operating budget. ...

Veterans who seek civilian work should look to STEM

The state of Washington is home to more than 600,000 veterans, with almost 50,000 of them living in the Spokane area alone, and more are returning from active duty every day. A significant challenge facing these veterans is securing and retaining employme...

Forum W program mentors women along career paths

When I first started in the accounting industry 20 years ago, I didn’t necessarily think about any potential differences that might exist in opportunities for men and women in the profession. Moss Adams recruited 50 percent women out of college then, an...

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Homeschooling interest said gaining strength here

Homeschooling is becoming somewhat more common in the Spokane area, advocates here say. Data aren’t available for homeschooling in North Idaho, but homeschooling supporters there are a passionate, close-knit and growing group as well, proponents say. ...

Agency launches website for unemployed claimants

The Washington Employment Security Department says job seekers receiving unemployment benefits in the state now can access certain information about their claims on their computers or mobile devices. ...

Studying global approaches to entrepreneurship

At Washington State University’s Carson College of Business, we examine why nations differ in producing an entrepreneurial mindset. ...

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Cd’A home designer evolves

Coeur d’Alene architecture and design concern Eric Hedlund Design LLC, which does business as EH Design, has seen rapid growth in the last few years, after having come into its own in the wake of the Great Recession, says Eric Hedlund, the company’s p...

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