GESA Credit Union to Acquire an Oregon Community Bank in 2027
Salem, OR-based Willamette Valley Bank, and its four branches
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WA Governor Wants to Make FAFAS Financial Aid Application a HS Grad Requirement
The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid, for college bound students.
Major Credit Monitoring Agency Gives WA State A Negative Rating
Moody's is one of 3 major credit monitoring agencies, and now has downgraded WA State in a key financial category
How Many Of Us in WA Don’t Understand How Our Insurance Really Works? A LOT
Many of us don't truly know how our insurance works, according to a new PEMCO study
Adams County Healthcare System to Layoff Another 108 Workers
The healthcare system is already struggling financially
New Report–WA State is A Financial “Sinkhole”
WA state among the worst in the nation.
WA Capital Gains Tax Revenue Continues to Free-Fall
Catpital gains are considered one of the the most volatile, inconsistent taxes.
Bill to remove medical debt from credit scores in Washington moves forward
(The Center Square) – State lawmakers are forwarding a bill that would change how medical debt impacts Washingtonians' credit scores.
Senate Bill 5480 doesn’t erase medical debt completely but “Declares a medical debt void and unenforceable if it is reported to a consumer credit reporting agency or credit bureau,” according to a Senate Bill Report.
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Hood River, Astoria, Ellensburg In US Top 10 in What Category?
We hear so much about moving to smaller towns for affordability, but not all of them meet that criteria.
WA State Sees 2nd Highest Jump in Bankruptcies 2023-2024
From 2023 to 2024, according to US government data, WA state had the 2nd highest increase in bankruptcies.