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page and pine: Building Community One Book at a Time

When page & pine opened its doors in downtown Puyallup, it was born from a simple but powerful intention: to bring something meaningful to the community. Continue reading
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How Much Should a First Car Cost? A Practical Guide to Buying Your First Vehicle

Here’s what to focus on when you’re buying a car, according to auto experts. Continue reading

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Evergreen Impact Housing Fund, Inland Group, and Partners Break Ground on Large-scale Affordable Housing Development in Pierce County

2023 FinTech Incubator Winner

Sound Credit Union and UWT Announce FinTech Incubator Winner

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Diversified Meaning: How Diversification Strengthens Your Portfolio and Income

Portfolio diversification goes far beyond asset class, it even goes beyond sectors or industries. Continue reading

How to Invest In Your 401(k) or IRA

How to Invest In Your 401(k) or IRA

Asset allocation and rebalancing could have a direct impact on your future.* Continue reading

What You Need to Know About Paying For College

What You Need to Know About Paying For College

Here’s a look at what you need to consider when it comes to paying for college costs, to help ensure the educational journey is as positive as possible for everyone in the family. Continue reading

Identity Theft: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

Identity Theft: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

This webinar recording provides guidance on how to protect your identity. Continue reading

What to Consider Financially As A First-Time Homebuyer

What to Consider Financially As A First-Time Homebuyer

Here are the most important things for first-time buyers to keep in mind when embarking on their search. Continue reading

Mortgages 101: Getting Started on The Path to Homeownership

Mortgages 101: Getting Started on The Path to Homeownership 

Read the listings, visit some open houses, sign on with a Realtor, make an offer. Continue reading

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Exiting Your Business: What to Put in a Confidentiality Agreement When Selling Your Business

One way to limit who gets your information is to disclose only parts to general queries, and then only full disclosure to a person you’ve qualified as serious. Continue reading