Retirement

National tournament comes to town

For this 90-year-old, horseshoe pitching is a lifelong passion

August 8, 2024

A Richland man is one of hundreds of people from around the country and beyond taking part in the 2024 National Horseshoe Pitchers Association World Tournament in Kennewick.

Longtime Richland furniture store calls it quits

La-Z-Boy Inc. buys building for $3.5 million

July 31, 2024

Rachel Visick

A Richland furniture store is closing its doors this month after a final sale of all its current inventory. Once the store is cleared out, La-Z-Boy Inc. may open a showroom there as the company bought the 21,651-square-foot building for $3.5 million.

Man holding phone with stock market data on it in front of palm tree.

Thinking about retirement? Experts weigh in on planning tips

February 14, 2024

Sara Schilling

Retirement planning can be an overwhelming prospect, but it’s important – and with it comes a more secure future and peace of mind. Area financial experts have some suggestions to help you get started.

For this ‘bunch,’ investing together is more fun

February 14, 2024

Sara Schilling

A local investment club. The Barney Bunch Investment Club was founded in 1997, and it’s been going strong for the last 27 years,

Financial planning shares parallels with science, engineering fields

February 14, 2024

Guest Contributor

There's a synergy between the methodologies that are standard in science and engineering careers and the best professional practices in the financial planning field.

Consider incorporating life expectancy into your retirement planning

February 14, 2024

Guest Contributor

To help us determine the stability of our own retirement plans, it can pay dividends to reflect on the opportunities and challenges the future presents.

Secure Act 2.0: How new legislation could affect your retirement security

February 10, 2023

Guest Contributor

SECURE Act 2.0, an update to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019, was recently passed by the Senate. This new bill contains a variety of provisions that could positively affect the retirement savings for millions of Americans. Big changes to RMDsOne of the most significant aspects...

86-year-old retiree opens art gallery in Kennewick

February 10, 2023

Laura Kostad

Joe Molvik of Kennewick is proving the old axiom you’re never too old to try something new.At 86, he decided to open an art gallery showcasing his Norwegian-inspired paintings, wood carvings and other woodwork.The former custom metalworker hung up his trade in 2022 after over 50 years in business and...

Meals on Wheels adds breakfast, extends cafe hours

February 10, 2023

Wendy Culverwell

Kristi Thien retired on a high note as nutrition services director for Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels, the free senior meals program.In January, Senior Life Resources, which operates the nonprofit, fulfilled two of Thien’s wishes when it began offering a weekly breakfast and extended services at its cafe north of Columbia...

Richland Knights are tops in nation for helping Ukrainian refugees

February 10, 2023

Kristina Lord

When the Richland Knights of Columbus launched its fundraiser to help Ukrainian refugees nearly a year ago, it didn’t expect to get nationwide attention for its efforts.But it recently reached an important milestone in its campaign.Council 3307 raised the most money of any Knights group in the country – more...