Gen X has been named the alpha tester for the 401(k) retirement savings plan, and most are behind on saving for their retirement. We spoke to Spokane financial advisers about some of the strategies Gen Xers can take on to accumulate wealth. 

Preretirees envision themselves lacking enough retirement income to live in comfort once they leave the workforce, but some financial advisers suggest that a pessimistic retirement outlook can become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Retirement income specialist Michael Maehl advises that mainstream stocks have been the simplest way for people to build real wealth and increase income over time at a far greater rate than inflation can take it away.

The Journal of Business honored its 2024 class of Rising Stars at a mid-September event at Barrister Winery. 

Simple economics points to an attractive opportunity for accounting professionals and students considering the CPA career path.

Lauren Murray a market executive for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management’s Mountain West Market coaches more than 65 financial advisers and 45 associates in growing their practices.

The Journal of Business hosted Ezra Eckhardt, CEO of STCU, for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast.

STCU has announced plans to acquire an Oregon-based bank with a presence in Washington that would increase its assets to $6.4 billion and branch network to 49. 

Kurt Walsdorf spent his entire 40-year career with Bank of America serving the community was born and raised in. While he's retiring from his role as president for the Spokane/Boise market, he still plans to stay involved.