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Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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Financial planning perspective on life milestones | Money Matters

By Robert Toomey

A heatmap showing the inclusivity of each state, which is based on the total Business Climate Score. The green states are the most inclusive, while the red are least inclusive; yellow and orange fall in the middle. Courtesy of Out Leadership.

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Washington ranks 13th in State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index

Washington’s lowest score was 13 out of 20 points in the Work Environment and Employment section.

The Lumineers performing at Marymoor Park on June 3, 2016. Photo courtesy: Sunny Martini.

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BECU enters 3-year partnership with AEG Presents for annual Marymoor Park Concert Series

Special perks will be available to BECU members attending Marymoor Park concerts.

Dylan Aamodt, one of the owners of Eastlake Auto Brokers in Kirkland, said that over the past 15 months, “I’ve probably lost 30 to 40 catalytic converters” at the auto dealership. (Photo courtesy of Eastlake Auto Brokers Facebook page)

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Local business owners fed up with catalytic converter thefts

Problem plagues cities across King County.

Courtesy of StretchLab

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StretchLab to open first Kirkland location on June 6

The grand opening is set to take place sometime in July.

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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News of market volatility has felt like a pinball machine lately | Guest column

Webster’s dictionary defines the word volatility as “characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change.” Interestingly, Webster…

Governor Jay Inslee is showed the construction site of Kirkland’s new Google campus (Courtesy of Google)

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Google introduces new campus at Kirkland Urban

Also announces plans to invest more than $100 million in Washington state in 2022.

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City of Kirkland to offer relief funding to small businesses

Applications will be open until April 14, with funding awarded in May 2022.

The “Mini-O” is a miniature outdoor office built to be easily relocated. Courtesy photo

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Kirkland, Redmond businesses among those at 2022 Seattle Home and Garden Show

Event runs Feb. 26 to March 6 at the Lumen Field Event Center.

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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Volatility and disciplined planning in 2022’s stock market | Guest column

The stock market in January experienced significantly increased volatility. In the first 14 trading days in January, the…

The Banh Mi Burger contains a lemongrass patty, pickled daikon carrots, pickled red cabbage, cilantro, jalapenos, plant-based mayonnaise, cucumber, umami sauce, and fresh cracked pepper. Courtesy of Plantiful Superfoods.

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Plantiful Superfoods holds ribbon cutting and opening ceremony

Plantiful’s mission is to bridge the gap between meat lovers and plant lovers.

Wilde Rover Irish Pub. Courtesy of Wilde Rover Irish Pub’s Facebook.

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Wilde Rover Irish Pub closes doors for good

Jan. 23 was Wilde Rover’s last night of staying open.

Snoqualmie Casino. Courtesy photo

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Kirkland-based company sues to challenge ‘tribal gaming monopoly’ in Washington

Company called the state’s policy an “erroneous application of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.”

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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The forces behind our current COVID-induced inflation | Guest column

Recent inflation numbers have been quite high and at levels not seen for 40 years.

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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The ‘year end’ elements of financial planning | Guest column

With the end of the year fast approaching, we remind clients that now is a good time to…

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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How financial planners address plan uncertainty | Guest column

One of the key challenges we face as financial planners is dealing with the uncertainties around forecasts and…

Mixologist and general manager of Civility & Unrest, Joe Dietrich (photo by Cameron Sheppard)

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If you want a regular cocktail, go somewhere else

Master mixologist Joe Dietrich is elevating cocktail culture at Bellevue’s Civility & Unrest.

Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.

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Is cryptocurrency really an investment? | Guest column

Undoubtedly you have heard about the new form of money known as digital or “crypto” currencies.

Front bar at Bellevue’s Civility & Unrest (courtesy of Civility & Unrest)

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Two of James Beard Award-winning chef Jason Wilson’s restaurants to reopen in October

The Lakehouse plans to reopen Oct. 12 and Civility & Unrest reopens Oct. 14.

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Grocery store workers have right to wear Black Lives Matter buttons

National Labor Relations Board ruling against ban by Kroger-owned QFC, Fred Meyer