Dennis Gisi,John L. ScottDuring tax season my father, a W.W.II veteran used to say, “I am proud to be an American and have fought for its freedoms, but I could be just as proud for half as much.”I certainly agree and I am sure many of us feel this way.There...
Beau Ruff,Cornerstone Wealth StrategiesYou’ve likely heard finance experts say it. In fact, Suze Orman wrote about it in the July 2015 issue of the Costco Connection. It is this piece of estate planning wisdom: “A revocable living trust is a document all families should have.” Is this true? Do you...
Chris Neal,Columbia ConsultingThe vast majority of information necessary to properly comply with the new reporting requirements is found in 26 CFR 1.6055-1 Information Reporting For Minimum Essential Coverage.For those of you who would rather focus on your businesses here are the basic essentials for what you are required to provide.Every...
Displays at trade show booths seldom startle passersby, making them jump and their eyes go wide.“I get that reaction a lot at shows,” said Brad Felger, gently stroking the head of his gyr falcon, Hoko. He was advertising for Airstrike Bird Control, Inc., and his passion, falconry, at the Eastern...
Some consider the world full of annoying sounds — buzzing cell phones, honking cars, kids playing and people chattering.[blockquote quote="Without hearing, you’re disconnected from the world." source="Dr. Neil Aiello, owner of Columbia Basin Hearing Center" align="right" max_width="300px"]For others the world is silent.Imagine if you’d never heard the first cries of...
Haberling Financial Group is merging its wealth management business into a newly-formed subsidiary of Community First Bank in Kennewick.[blockquote quote="We are the only locally-owned bank in the Tri-Cities and we will now be the only locally-owned trust company." source="Eric Pearson, president of Community First Bank" align="right" max_width="300px"]The transaction is subject...
This holiday season rekindle the longstanding fascination of toy trains and locomotives at Christmas during the Northern Pacific Railway’s Toy Train Christmas event in Toppenish.[blockquote quote="We have over a hundred volunteers to help make this happen." source="Judy Boekholder, event organizer for Northern Pacific Railway's Toy Train Christmas" align="right" max_width="300px"]The popular event...
There’s a maker movement gaining momentum in the Tri-Cities and it was never more apparent than on the first-ever Mini Maker Faire put on by Barnes & Noble in early November. The event was open to all ages and allowed participants to interact with the local maker community through product...
CHAMPION Technology Company, Inc., a Richland knowledge-based cyber security business that uses logic programming to keep clients safe from hackers, was recognized at R&D Magazine’s R&D 100 Awards Banquet in Las Vegas in November.For more than half a century, the editors at R&D Magazine have honored leaders in the science...
We all like our independence and freedom to come and go when and where we want. So when it comes time to hang up the car keys for good because of failing health or to save money, questions are going to race through your mind.[blockquote quote="Riding the buses can be...
