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Yakima Shreds & Meds Day – April 22nd

By Chelsie Smith / March 15, 2023 / Comments Off on Yakima Shreds & Meds Day – April 22nd

Mark your calendars!  The next Shreds & Meds event will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Valley Mall next to the old Bank of America Building from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  You can safely dispose of your unused or unwanted medications and safely destroy your unwanted personal documents. Maximum two banker boxes or three grocery bags…

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2022 4th Quarter Investment Commentary

By Matt Hargreaves / January 13, 2023 / Comments Off on 2022 4th Quarter Investment Commentary

  Despite a fourth quarter rally, both U.S. stocks and bonds declined for the year causing a 60/40 portfolio to have its third-worst return since 1926. We expected better days ahead. Markets may be down, but most of the damage was done in the first half of the year. Since the end of June, stocks…

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What Issues Should I Consider at the Start of the Year?

By Ben Rickey / January 12, 2022 / Comments Off on What Issues Should I Consider at the Start of the Year?

At the start of the year, there are several issues that should be considered including the following: Reflecting on your previous year’s goals Identifying new goals for the year Evaluating any new cash flows and adjusting your spending and saving accordingly Reviewing tax issues, insurance issues and legal issues Follow this link to see the…

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Customer Relationship Summary

By Matt Hargreaves / July 31, 2020 / Comments Off on Customer Relationship Summary

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently required all registered investment advisors to provide a Customer Relationship Summary (CRS) to their clients. This is not a change to your existing advisory agreement. It is available to view on our website.

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Guide to Working from Home

By Denajo Amaro / March 31, 2020 / Comments Off on Guide to Working from Home

Tips and Tricks Working from home can be a big adjustment for some people. This can be especially true for those who are accustomed to routine workdays that include getting up, driving to the office, and sitting behind a desk. Change can be severe, but with the COVID-19 pandemic and the use of “social-distancing,” many…

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Current Situation

By Matt Hargreaves / March 16, 2020 / Comments Off on Current Situation

Current Situation The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting not just lives but also the financial markets. While much is unknown at this moment, there is one thing we can be fairly sure of: it’s not the last crisis we’ll ever face. Stocks have faced many crises from wars to impeachment to banking crises…

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Teaching Your College-Age Child about Money

By Michelle / August 17, 2018 / Comments Off on Teaching Your College-Age Child about Money

Teaching Your College-Age Child about Money When your child first started school, you doled out the change for milk and a snack on a daily basis. But now that your kindergartner has grown up, it’s time for you to make sure that your child has enough financial knowledge to manage money at college. Lesson 1:…

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