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Money Matters
    When and why would a Roth conversion be...
    August 12, 2022 4:20 pm

    By Robert Toomey

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    Unlike a driving range, Topgolf is for perfecting skills in accuracy and also fun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Washington state’s first Topgolf officially opens in Renton
    By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@fedwaymirror.com • July 29, 2022 4:25 pm

    After five years of planning and months of waiting, the state’s first Topgolf is finally open to the public in…

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    Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
    Inflation and financial planning in these turbulent times...
    July 11, 2022 3:14 am

    By Robert Toomey

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    Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
    Financial planning perspective on life milestones | Money...
    June 17, 2022 1:54 pm

    By Robert Toomey

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    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.
    Washington ranks 13th in State LGBTQ+ Business Climate...
    By Hannah Saunders • June 15, 2022 3:40 pm

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

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    The Lumineers performing at Marymoor Park on June 3, 2016. Photo courtesy: Sunny Martini.
    BECU enters 3-year partnership with AEG Presents for...
    By Hannah Saunders • June 6, 2022 9:42 am

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

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    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)
    Local business owners fed up with catalytic converter...
    By Hannah Saunders • June 2, 2022 1:44 pm

    Problem plagues cities across King County.

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    Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
    News of market volatility has felt like a...
    May 17, 2022 5:15 pm

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

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    Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
    Here’s why investments are important in financial planning...
    April 13, 2022 5:20 am

    As part of our role as financial planners, we provide investment management services to our clients. Managing investments requires the…

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    Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
    Geopolitical events and the financial markets | Guest...
    March 17, 2022 3:20 pm

    The recent events in Ukraine remind us that major geopolitical events are a constant element of the investment landscape.

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    Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
    Volatility and disciplined planning in 2022’s stock market...
    February 11, 2022 10:45 am

    The stock market in January experienced significantly increased volatility. In the first 14 trading days in January, the S&P500 declined…

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    Snoqualmie Casino. Courtesy photo
    Kirkland-based company sues to challenge ‘tribal gaming monopoly’...
    By Cameron Sheppard • January 11, 2022 2:30 pm

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

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    Robert Toomey, CFA/CFP, is Vice President of Research for S. R. Schill & Associates on Mercer Island.
    The forces behind our current COVID-induced inflation |...
    January 10, 2022 1:00 pm

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

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