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Taxes and Tax Planning

Washington Voters Will Decide Whether to Keep or Reject an Income Tax on High Earners

The roots of this ongoing battle trace back to early 2024, when the Washington state legislature overwhelmingly approved a filed...

Housing and Real Estate

Bond Market Volatility and Rising Yields Keep Mortgage Rates Near 7% Ahead of Holiday Season

Despite a week marked by hot inflation readings, hawkish commentary from Federal Reserve voting members, and resilient broader economic data,...

Taxes and Tax Planning

Washington Voters Will Decide Whether to Keep or Reject an Income Tax on High Earners

The path that brought Washington to this legislative milestone has been marked by strategic procedural maneuvering. In early 2024, the...

Personal Finance

Mortgage Rates Hover Near 7.41% as Inflation Pressures and Bond Yields Keep Borrowing Costs Elevated

Mortgage interest rates remain stubbornly elevated, giving prospective home buyers little breathing room as the autumn market unfolds. The average...