Opinion

Dry rivers hint at Snake River’s future without dams

September 12, 2022

If you want a glimpse of parched river bottoms behind “would be breached” lower Snake River dams, look at recent photos of European rivers and lakes.Along parts of the picturesque Rhine River, there is often more dry land than flowing water.Europe is in the clutches of another drought, its second...

Rethinking asset protection can involve common sense solutions

September 12, 2022

Guest Contributor

Some readers have heard of personal asset protection strategies like trusts or limited liability companies.
The draw to products like these is the supposed promise that your personal assets can be protected. Not only is the issue of asset protection much more nuanced than establishing either of those options, but there are also a host of asset protection strategies that should be employed (or at least considered) as part of a holistic approach to asset protection well before the consideration of complex trusts and LLCs.

5 leadership skills to prioritize this quarter

September 12, 2022

Guest Contributor

Business leader, as you head into the fourth quarter of 2022, you have a lot on your plate. Finishing the year strong is probably one of your overall desires.As you revise your own personal leadership growth plan for the end of the year, consider prioritizing these five leadership skills to...

After-school jobs will soon help students graduate

August 12, 2022

TCAJOB Staff

High schoolers with an after-school job will be able to receive credits for their work starting next fall.We agree. They should get credit for their work experience along with their paycheck. Any student who can successfully manage their school coursework and a part-time job is learning valuable life skills – ones...

The Northwest must reclaim its lost semiconductor edge

August 12, 2022

Guest Contributor

Surprisingly, recent U.S. presidents and congressional Democrats and Republicans agree America’s economic and national security hinge upon tiny, yet powerful semiconductors.Semiconductor computer chips are the brains of modern electronics that operate our laptop computers, vehicles and smartphones. They permeate every sector of our lives, from farming and manufacturing to health...

Employers can study up now for November elections

August 12, 2022

Guest Contributor

Summertime during an election year is a busy time, and not just for the candidates who are ringing doorbells, walking in parades and working the phones to rally support.It’s also a busy time for the Association of Washington Business. For the last two months, our Government Affairs team has coordinated...

Loans against investment accounts can offer compelling benefits

August 12, 2022

Guest Contributor

Though most Americans have at least a passing understanding of the ability to use the equity in a house to obtain a low-interest loan though a home equity line of credit (HELOC), there is a lesser-known option for obtaining quick line of credit financing that might offer more compelling benefits...

It pays to revisit investing basics in uncertain market

August 12, 2022

Guest Contributor

It has been a tough year for the market, battling the headwinds of record inflation, rising interest rates and Russia’s war in Ukraine. However, some portfolios may be more battered and bruised than others, depending on their investment selection. In times like these it pays to revisit the fundamentals and...

Money-wise advice for newlyweds tying the knot

August 12, 2022

Guest Contributor

The Tri-Cities’ beloved retired four-star general, Jim Mattis, has married for the first time. Huzzah!His wife, Christina Lomasney, is an entrepreneur-executive at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.These newlyweds, whom I do not know personally, arguably have complex personal and financial lives and likely will have many financial matters yet to sort...

Don’t despair that summer’s winding down, there’s still plenty to do

August 11, 2022

Guest Contributor

It’s hard to believe summer is winding down. The sun is setting just a little earlier, the start of the school year is right around the corner, and some are looking forward to cozy clothes and pumpkin spiced everything.But wait – there is still plenty of summer left to enjoy...