Couples consistently report finances as the leading cause of stress in their relationship. Here are a few tips to avoid conflict with your long-term partner or spouse. Be transparent. Be honest with each other about your financial status. As you enter a committed relationship, each partner should learn about the status of the other person’s debts,…
After years of decline, homeownership is gaining momentum across the country. According to the latest data from the Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancy Survey the U.S. homeownership rate is 65%. Homeownership endures as the foundation of the American dream, and that’s why the home building industry is celebrating National Homeownership Month in June. Home ownership builds…
Why cook? Scotty’s Food Truck is serving up amazing seafood in Edmonds’ Five Corners neighborhood Thursday-Saturday this week. Try their festival favorite, Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad, or this week’s special: Fresh Oyster Po Boy wrap (served open faced) with fresh fried Pacific oysters. It’s served on a warm pita with Scotty’s special tartar sauce, lettuce and tomato —…
As a busy working parent, you may be on the lookout for activities that are available for your kids this summer. There may be a solution that’s also a tax break: Summer camp! Using the Child and Dependent Care Credit, you can be reimbursed for part of the cost of enrolling your child in a…
It seems everywhere you turn in Snohomish County, buildings and other infrastructures are sprouting up at a remarkable rate. Behind each of those projects is a workforce helping shape our thriving community’s economy. With so many projects underway and many current businesses looking to expand, the demand for trained professionals in construction management has never…
With high school and college graduations, the Edmonds Arts Festival and Father’s Day and Juneteenth celebrations, it’s a busy weekend ahead for many. Scotty’s Food Truck will be in Edmonds at the Five Corners Calvary Chapel parking lot Thursday-Saturday this week, ready to serve up their famous Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad, fish and chips or other menu…
From supplementing their current income to replacing income that was lost because of layoffs, the pandemic or other reasons, many people have started side hustles over the past two years to help make ends meet. If you currently have a side hustle, don’t forget about the tax implications from earning extra money. Here are several…
With increased home values, a growing number of homeowners are flush with home equity and are eager to reinvest in home improvements. COVID-19 sparked a demand for remodeling projects (e.g., home offices, gyms and outdoor living spaces) and those trends have continued even as the pandemic subsides. “Extended time at home meant home owners focused…
OFFICE ASSISTANT This is an exciting full-time opportunity for someone who would like to join the team of a successful solo law practice in downtown Edmonds. We work exclusively with estate planning and estate administration clients. Prior legal experience is not required. However, estate planning or estate administration experience is a plus. The candidate must…
Scotty’s Food Truck will be in Edmonds at Five Corners Calvary Chapel on Friday and Saturday this week (closed Thursday). Enjoy their famous Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad, fish and chips or shrimp tacos. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615 Five Corners in Edmonds 8330 212th St. S.W. Thursday-Saturday 3:30-7:30 p.m.
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Join us at the Black Coffee Marketplace this Saturday to learn more about potential opportunities to work together. Community Engagement: At TVA, we pursue public engagement that values every voice. We understand the need to hear directly from community members so unique needs and concerns are understood. Let’s partner to ensure no members of the community…
Keeping your taxes as low as possible requires paying attention to your financial situation throughout the year. Here are some tips for getting a head start on tax planning for your 2022 return: – Check your paycheck withholdings. Now is a good time to check your tax withholdings to make sure you haven’t been paying too…
Heather Krause, senior vice president-financial advisor and senior portfolio manager-portfolio focus group of the Krause & Thorpe Wealth Management Team, has been awarded the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor for the second year in a row. Heather’s commitment to her clients and fiduciary responsibility has earned her the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) designation—a professional certification that is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)….
Irons Brothers Construction recently received a 2022 Guildmaster Award from GuildQuality for demonstrating exceptional customer service within the residential construction industry. Since 2005, GuildQuality, a third-party customer satisfaction surveying company, has powered the Guildmaster Award to recognize and celebrate home building, remodeling and contracting professionals demonstrating the highest level of customer service within the U.S….
Data breaches are becoming more and more common as hackers get more sophisticated. Your business can be exposed to a breach through a vendor or organization. For example, according to the Washington Policy Center, the Washington State Department of Licensing data breach in January exposed the data of 650,000 former and current business owners. You…
Scotty’s Food Truck will be in Edmonds at Five Corners Calvary Chapel on Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week. The featured special is Hand Shucked Clam Strips, served with chips and spicy coleslaw. Of course Scotty’s will also be serving their famous Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615 Five Corners in Edmonds…
Now is the time to prepare for the not-so-pleasant part of having a summer job – paying taxes! Here’s what you can expect depending on what type of job you have this summer. The employee. A job at a retail store or restaurant generates earned income that is subject to payroll and income taxes. Paying…
Scotty’s Food Truck returns to the Five Corners Calvary Chapel parking lot in Edmonds Thursday-Saturday this week. For your Memorial Day weekend dining pleasure, enjoy an order of Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad, Fish and Chips or Jumbo Shrimp Tacos. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615 Five Corners in Edmonds 8330 212th St. S.W. Thursday-Saturday 3:30-7:30 p.m.
Going on vacation is a time to get away, relax and enjoy new experiences. But if you don’t pay close attention, extra costs can sneak up on you like tiny money-stealing ninjas. Here are eight sneaky vacation costs. Covert airfare increases. Airline pricing algorithms are programmed to store your browsing history to see if you’ve been…
Irons Brothers Construction President Joseph Irons and his team of employees and skilled volunteers this weekend are building their 16th free wheelchair access ramp, part of the Master Builders Association of King & Snohomish Counties (MBAKS) philanthropic Rampathon program, now in its 29th year. This year’s ramp recipient, Laurel, has contracted a rare disease that has…
Clothes For Kids, which provides school wardrobes to children in need in the Edmonds School District, is having an online auction this week. Dozens of great items up for bid, including travel packages, sporting events, fine dining, family fun activities, art, jewelry and more. You can browse the auction items here. Registration is free and…
Scotty’s Food Truck will be in at Five Corners Calvary Chapel parking lot in Edmonds Thursday-Saturday this week with a featured special of Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Caesar Salad. Of course, the other salad Scotty’s Food Truck is famous for — Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad — will also be available. As another rainstorm rolls in, perhaps you’re craving…
Flexible working arrangements appear to be here to stay. But the benefits of working from home also come with the challenge of maintaining an appropriate work-life balance and a high level of productivity. Here are several ideas to consider if you’ll be continuing to work from home, either full-time or occasionally: Divide your day into…
This 1914 Greenlake residence was fully remodeled and repurposed, giving new life to the historic home. The homeowner’s plans emphasized maintaining the architectural character, while updating the entire structure to meet their family’s modern-day needs. Aesthetics were important to the lady of the house, who was active in the selections of millwork, finishes, and colors….
Scotty’s Food Truck will be in Edmonds’ Five Corners neighborhood on Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week, serving all your favorites, from the Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad, to fish tacos to clam chowder in a bread bowl. The truck will be parked in the Five Corners Calvary Chapel parking lot, as usual. Call ahead to avoid the wait: 206-795-1615…
