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Sponsor spotlight: Krause & Thorpe win Best of Edmonds – Best Financial Advisor Category 2024
We would like to thank the Edmonds Community and My Edmonds News readers who voted for us in the Best of Edmonds. We are so humbled and honored to have…
Sponsor spotlight: Think before tapping 401(k)s and IRAs as emergency fund
All Americans are now allowed to withdraw up to $1,000 every year from retirement accounts to pay for a broad range of emergency expenses. There are several reasons, however, why…
Sponsor spotlight: Tips to protect your Social Security number
Very few things in life can create a higher degree of stress than having your Social Security number (SSN) stolen. This is because, unlike other forms of identification, your SSN…
Sponsor spotlight: Five ideas to help save money
Creating a sound financial foundation for you and your family is anything but easy. It is tough to save when everyone is tempting you with adding one monthly service after…
Sponsor spotlight: Vote for solid investment strategies
With the presidential election just a few weeks away, the public is naturally interested in not just the outcome but what the results will mean for issues of national importance….
Sponsor spotlight: Expand your professional vocabulary
In our fast-moving world, using concise yet descriptive words and phrases can be very powerful when communicating important thoughts and ideas. While the term can incite eye-rolls if overused, certain…
Sponsor spotlight: Increasing the worth of your most valuable asset
If someone asks what your most valuable asset is, your answer might be your house, vehicle or investment portfolio. But there’s another answer to this question that’s worth considering –…
Sponsor spotlight: Turning your hobby into a business
You’ve loved dogs all your life so you decide to start a dog training business. Turning your hobby into a business can provide tax benefits if you do it right….
Sponsor spotlight: Heather Krause named to 2024 Forbes Top Wealth Advisors Best-In-State list
RBC Wealth Management is pleased to announce Heather Krause was named to the Forbes Top Wealth Advisors Best-In-State list. This is the fourth year in a row that she has…
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Sponsor spotlight: Don’t fall for these 5 tax audit myths
When it comes to the perception of IRS audits, conjecture reigns supreme. The combination of the complex tax code and a government agency with the full authority to enforce it…
Sponsor spotlight: The importance of personally identifiable information
Personally identifiable information, or PII, is in the spotlight at the IRS, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Labor, plus other federal agencies. Moving beyond the buzz and…
Sponsor spotlight: CD rates
Edward Jones offers FDIC-insured certificates of deposit from many regional and nationwide banking institutions. These CDs offer competitive rates as well as other important benefits. – Our certificate of deposit…
Sponsor spotlight: Social Security — know the variables
Determining the best time and best way to take Social Security benefits can make a big difference in the amount you receive over the balance of your lifetime. What is…
Sponsor spotlight: Is trying to retire in your 30s or 40s the right move for you?
Retiring early is an idea that an entire community of people across the U.S. is putting into action. It even has an official name – Financial Independence Retire Early, or…
Sponsor spotlight: Avoid the summertime tax blues with these planning tips
If you picked up a part-time job for some extra summer spending money, you may have to set aside some of your cash for taxes. Here are some tips to…
Sponsor spotlight: Partner with a tax expert if the IRS comes knocking
Sleuthing your way through a tax audit or responding to a letter from the IRS by yourself is not the same as fixing a leaky faucet or changing your oil….
Sponsor spotlight: Peoples Bank announces opening of annual Impact Grant applications
Peoples Bank is proud to announce the return of their annual Impact Grant program, which provides $25,000 to a nonprofit organization for use on a specific project, use or identified…
Sponsor spotlight: Understanding the home gain exclusion
One of the biggest tax benefits available today is the exclusion of gains when you sell your qualified home. Here is what you need to know. The tax benefit explained…
Sponsor spotlight: Know the risk of investing — and not investing
Investing involves risk — and so does not investing. You should know how both these types of risk can affect your ability to reach your financial goals. Let’s start with…
Sponsor spotlight: Great tax reduction ideas
The tax code is about 75,000 pages long, so it’s not surprising there are many overlooked money-saving deductions hidden within it. And with the much higher standard-deduction amounts, those who…
Sponsor spotlight: Roth versus Traditional IRA — which is better?
Most taxpayers have until April 15th of the following year to contribute up to $7,000 ($8,000 if age 50 or over) into a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA. Is…
Sponsor spotlight: Should you be a global investor?
Investment opportunities don’t stop at the U.S. border. But what should you know about investing internationally? To begin with, what is an international investment? Essentially, it’s an investment in companies…
Sponsor spotlight: Get sanity back — ideas to unplug this summer
During your summer break or vacation, consider the following ideas to not only recharge, but to do so without sitting in front of a screen, monitor or phone. Leverage the…
Sponsor spotlight: Prepare yourself financially when purchasing a vehicle
Financing a new or used car could spell big financial trouble if your vehicle is ever declared a total loss – even if the accident is 100% the other driver’s…