January is a perfect time to put your (financial) house in order!

Now that the flurry of the holidays is behind us, there is probably some holiday debris left behind. Spending on credit cards over the holiday season jumped 7% in November and was even higher in December. As a result, over 75% of Americans are now facing credit card debt that they plan to pay off […]

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Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!

Events and programs are happening state-wide to honor the legacy of civil rights crusader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Whether you’re interested in aeronautics, sports, the environment, or music, there is something that you can do on Monday to honor Dr. King and have a great time in the process. * Washington State History Museum […]

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Student Loan Forgiveness Program – are you eligible?

As the costs of a college or graduate education go up, students may want to evaluate their career and work choices and consider entering public service. The Federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program allows a student loan debtor who works full-time for a state, federal, or local government or for a non-profit entity and […]

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As the year draws to a close…

The last two weeks of 2011 are full of all sorts of celebrations, from the religious to the solemn to the spirited. It is also a time when many law enforcement agencies increase their drunk-driving patrols and checkpoints. The reason behind this is simple – celebrations often involve alcohol, and those who imbibe will sometime […]

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What is USERRA and why is it so important?

The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) applies to virtually all employers, including the federal government, and provides a set of protections of our men and women serving in the military.  USERRA requires employers to ensure that jobs held by members of the military when they leave for active duty remain open to […]

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