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Financial Education
For younger generations, access to financial markets has never been easier. A few ta...
9/17/2026
WTB News
This guest opinion originally ran in the Spokesman-Review on August 27, 2026. By ...
9/3/2026
Financial Education
A new pair of shoes. A laptop for school. A last-minute flight home for the holidays...
8/25/2026
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Economic Updates
September 11, 2026 Fixed Income Update Bond markets were under pressure again this ...
9/11/2026
Economic Updates
Summary After an initial scare that the economy was losing jobs, updates show a bet...
9/4/2026
Economic Updates
September 04, 2026 Fixed Income Update Treasury yields moved modestly higher this w...
8/28/2026
Economic Updates
After the Firestorm: The Economic Impact Sadly, wildfires are becoming a recurring ...
8/14/2026
Economic Updates
Summary After seeing the headlines on the July jobs report, some may decide that it...
8/7/2026
WTB News
Press Release Date: August 3, 2026Contact: Drew Repp, Public Relations Strategist Ph...
8/3/2026
Community
Totaling more than 41,000 square feet with five studio, 28 one-bedroom, and 27 two-b...
7/31/2026
WTB News
This article originally appeared in The Columbian on June 24, 2026. Financial coa...
7/15/2026
Economic Updates
Economic Summary Despite the continued negative consumer sentiment surveys, the econ...
7/10/2026
Economic Updates
Economic Summary One topic that has been making headlines recently is the fact that...
7/10/2026
Commercial Banking
Our recent market snapshot turns to the South Puget Sound and considers how it is pr...
7/9/2026
WTB News
This article originally appeared in the Spokane Journal of Business on June 18, 2026...
7/8/2026
Economic Updates
Summary After experiencing jobs growth over 100,000 for four out of the first five ...
7/2/2026
WTB News
This article originally appeared in the June Washington editions of Forbes and Fortu...
6/24/2026
Community
Climbing 10 spots from last year, Washington Trust ranked #10 in the Puget Sound Bus...
6/24/2026
Economic Updates
Economic Summary It was a slightly lighter calendar this week's economic data with ...
6/12/2026
Small Business Banking
A trend has emerged in recent years: younger professionals searching for and buying ...
5/14/2026
Economic Updates
Summary The US added 115,000 jobs in April. Even with a small downward revision to ...
5/8/2026
Community
Last year, our South Sound Market Snapshot examined the economic trends impacting Ta...
5/6/2026
Community
At Washington Trust Bank, we believe in giving back to the communities where we work...
4/21/2026
Economic Updates
Economic Summary The economy continued to show resilience in the 1st quarter. Althou...
4/17/2026
Economic Updates
Summary Jobs growth rebounded in the US in March. The nation added 178,000 jobs in ...
4/3/2026
Fraud Prevention
Now in its 9th year, Shred Days provide an easy way to properly dispose of sensitive...
4/1/2026
Economic Updates
Summary The nation lost 92,000 jobs in February. In addition, January's results wer...
3/6/2026
WTB News
This article originally appeared in the Spokesman Review on February 26. 2026. Wh...
3/2/2026
Commercial Banking
If there’s one thing the Spokane AgShow never fails to deliver, it’s perspectives. T...
2/28/2026
Fraud Prevention
A new year often brings new and exciting opportunities for businesses. Maybe it’s hi...
2/23/2026
WTB News
This article originally appeared in the February 12, 2026 issue of Cascade Business ...
2/17/2026
Fraud Prevention
Fraud losses continue to mount for businesses. Scammers seeking to exploit weakness...
2/13/2026
Economic Updates
Summary The nation added 130,00 jobs in January. This is more than double the 48,0...
2/11/2026
Commercial Banking
The North Puget Sound region has long been defined by its diversity — of industries,...
2/2/2026
Small Business Banking
In 2025, its second year, the Equitable Access to Credit (EAC) Program has awarded $...
1/29/2026
WTB News
This article originally appeared in the Portland Business Journal on December 23, 2...
1/27/2026
Community
At Washington Trust Bank, community partnership is about more than financial support...
1/23/2026
Economic Updates
Economic Summary Economic growth in the 4th quarter appears to have slowed compared...
1/20/2026
Economic Updates
Summary Jobs growth remained positive in December but at continued low levels. Sou...
1/9/2026
Personal Banking
At Washington Trust, branch managers are more than just leaders; sometimes, they’re...
12/30/2025
Community
Something we know from our more than 120 years of banking the Northwest, is that hea...
12/29/2025
Community
Multi-ethnic business association AHANA is on a mission to educate, advocate, assis...
12/20/2025
Community
This fall, Excelsior Wellness broke ground on a first-of-its-kind housing model in S...
12/15/2025
WTB News
This article originally appeared in the Vancouver Business Journal on December 11, 2...
12/11/2025
Personal Banking
The holidays are nearly here, and many people are looking for ways to keep their fa...
12/2/2025
Community
WWIN (Washington Women in Need), was founded in 1992 to help Washington women throu...
11/22/2025
WTB News
Press Release Date: November 5, 2025Contact: Drew Repp, Public Relations Strategis...
11/5/2025
Community
This November, Washington Trust Bank recognizes our military active-duty members, v...
11/4/2025
Wealth Management
We teamed up with Cascade PBS to answer common questions that come up with planned ...
10/6/2025
Home Ownership
A Washington Trust Bank customer recently secured $336,000 in down payment assistan...
9/23/2025
Personal Banking
Being financially awesome means taking control of your finances and making spending...
9/19/2025
Commercial Banking
In our latest regional market report, we take a comprehensive look at the economic t...
8/12/2025
Economic Updates
For the last couple of years, we have been trying to prepare ourselves and our clie...
8/8/2025
WTB News
This article originally appeared in South Sound Business on July 31, 2025. Spokane...
8/5/2025
Community
Editor’s Note: This blog post includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you...
7/23/2025
Financial Education
Summertime is here, and it’s no secret the Pacific Northwest is home to some of the...
7/22/2025
Personal Banking
At Washington Trust, branch managers are more than just leaders; sometimes, they’re...
7/16/2025
Community
Washington Trust is proud to be included on the Puget Sound Business Journal’s Corp...
7/15/2025
Small Business Banking
If you’re a small business owner thinking about applying for a loan, first off — gre...
5/29/2025
WTB News
Washington Trust’s Chief Information Officer, Michael Slama, won the 2025 SeattleCI...
5/5/2025
Small Business Banking
We love small businesses. They’re an indispensable part of the fabric of our commun...
5/5/2025
Personal Banking
At Washington Trust, branch managers are more than just leaders; they are the corner...
4/23/2025
Community
Since 2001, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Spokane County have been a beacon of support...
4/18/2025
Wealth Management
Looking back on last week, I am reminded of the classic advice given to me about pa...
4/14/2025
Personal Banking
Here at Washington Trust Bank, we like to ask: “What’s Your Awesome?” It’s our way o...
4/7/2025
Community
We are so proud of the work Seattle Nativity School is doing to uplift the next gen...
4/2/2025
Community
Financial literacy is key to individuals, families, and communities thriving. Being ...
4/2/2025
WTB News
Clark County businesses are bracing for new and higher tariffs the second Trump adm...
3/18/2025
Small Business Banking
As a small business owner, accessing financing is a crucial part of growth and stabi...
3/7/2025
Fraud Prevention
As digital payments become more popular than ever, it's important to do all that you...
3/7/2025
WTB News
This article originally appeared in Cascade Business News. As 2025 gets underway, ...
2/27/2025
WTB News
Having spent the past 24 years helping first-time homebuyers navigate the complexiti...
2/26/2025
Wealth Management
This article originally appeared in the Portland Business Journal. When beginning...
2/21/2025
Wealth Management
Washington Trust partnered with Cascade PBS to present an Estate Planning Education...
2/19/2025
Commercial Banking
This article originally appeared in the Portland Business Journal. Portland has a...
2/13/2025
WTB News
Press Release Date: February 13, 2025Contact: Drew Repp, Public Relations Strategist...
2/13/2025
Commercial Banking
This article originally appeared in the Portland Business Journal. Positive things...
2/12/2025
Fraud Prevention
This article originally appeared in the Portland business Journal on December 1, 202...
2/11/2025
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Home Ownership
Deciding whether to rent or buy a home is one of the most significant financial dec...
2/6/2025
WTB News
Washington Trust Bank has ranked No. 2 in the Puget Sound Business Journal's annual ...
1/30/2025
Fraud Prevention
January is Financial Wellness Month, and while there’s never a bad time to review g...
1/24/2025
Community
2024 marked a big year for our southwest Washington team. The opening of our Vancouv...
1/14/2025
Community
Our southern Idaho team again embraced the holiday spirit this year by organizing a ...
1/2/2025
Community
Spokane knows how to get in the Christmas spirit and celebrate the season. And Washi...
12/31/2024
Commercial Banking
As Vancouver continues to grow and evolve, understanding its economic and demographi...
12/27/2024
Community
We kicked off the fall season with an inspiring morning at RichlandHub in downtown V...
12/19/2024
WTB News
When inflation climbed dramatically after the COVID-19 pandemic, many feared the nat...
12/19/2024
Community
With charitable giving in decline, the need to support local organizations addressi...
12/10/2024
WTB News
Spokane-area apartment vacancy rates have stabilized at a normal rate this year as ...
12/5/2024
Community
On November 12, the Vancouver Financial Center officially opened its doors. A week l...
12/3/2024
WTB News
Scams and financial fraud in many forms have been on the rise in recent years, becom...
11/21/2024
WTB News
Press Release Date: Nov. 13, 2024Contact: Drew Repp, Public Relations StrategistPho...
11/12/2024
WTB News
From an economic standpoint for those who call Idaho home, Washington Trust Bank Chi...
10/28/2024
Fraud Prevention
Do You Practice Safe Checks? Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, r...
10/25/2024
Fraud Prevention
In 2023, American consumers lost more than $10 billion to phishing scams and other f...
10/22/2024
WTB News
The magnitude of the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut — 0.50 percentage points — to...
10/7/2024
WTB News
Press Release Date: Sept. 12, 2024Contact: Drew Repp, Public Relations Strategist Ph...
9/12/2024
Commercial Banking
As a business owner, staying informed about regulatory changes is crucial for mainta...
9/10/2024
Home Ownership
Owning a home is a huge financial commitment, and it’s not for everyone. While prop...
9/9/2024
Community
The Washington Trust Bank Seattle team was honored to take part in the Miller’s Cre...
9/8/2024
Community
At Washington Trust, we understand that one of the key ingredients of a healthy eco...
9/7/2024
WTB News
Erik Selden, SVP / Team Leader, Southwest Washington Commercial Banking, joined KOIN...
9/5/2024
WTB News
Washington Trust Bank Chief Economist Steve Scranton, CFA, sat down with the Cascade...
8/30/2024
Home Ownership
What’s your limit?First, how much can you afford to spend on a home? Consider your ...
8/30/2024
Small Business Banking
Whether you’re formulating a plan to turn an idea into a money-making venture or alr...
8/29/2024
Small Business Banking
Unsure where to begin? Give our checklist a glance to help get focused and on your ...
8/29/2024
Financial Education
Being prepared is one way to be financially awesome. Having an emergency fund set a...
8/29/2024
WTB News
Spokane’s cost of living has dipped below the national average. Washington Trust Chi...
8/5/2024
Community
Banking on community. We're passionate about giving back to the communities we serv...
7/30/2024
WTB News
In August 2023, the Washington State Department of Commerce launched a new program ...
7/24/2024
WTB News
Steve Scranton, CFA’s analysis highlights a steady economic performance for the Tri-...
6/18/2024
Wealth Management
With the Federal Reserve (Fed) increasing interest rates on the target Federal Funds...
5/22/2024
Community
Washington Trust Bank is partnering with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (...
5/17/2024
WTB News
In an interview with Cascade Business News, Cory J. Allen, SVP and Central Oregon Te...
5/9/2024
WTB News
Now’s the time to take advantage of the newly increased federal gift and estate tax ...
4/1/2024
Wealth Management
We are well into March which means tax filing time is upon us. Now would be a good t...
3/27/2024
Wealth Management
Recently, many of our clients in Wealth Management & Advisory Services have been und...
3/21/2024
Personal Banking
Even if funds for college haven’t been squirreled away since before a child’s first ...
2/1/2024
Wealth Management
Sure, the thought of retirement may seem downright laughable early in a career whil...
1/28/2024
Fraud Prevention
1. Turn on two-factor authenticationHaving a strong password is important, but you ...
1/28/2024
Personal Banking
Some helpful tips. Take a debt inventoryTake stock of what you owe. After all, yo...
1/25/2024
Personal Banking
But, maybe it’s time to start thinking of being financially awesome as the reward i...
1/21/2024
Small Business Banking
Just as you may pay for health, auto, home or renter insurance to protect yourself ...
1/21/2024
Personal Banking
In some instances, it may become obvious that a conversation needs to happen, such ...
1/21/2024
Personal Banking
No doubt about it, weddings are pricey. The average cost of a celebration in the U.S...
1/21/2024
Wealth Management
Estate planning can be relatively simple if you’re single with few belongings, but ...
1/21/2024
Personal Banking
Although the writing may be on the wall, don’t be too hasty with the break-up. Plan ...
1/21/2024
Personal Banking
When making a commitment like marriage, you’re sharing your lives and resources. If ...
1/21/2024
Personal Banking
According to Care.com’s annual Cost of Care Survey, one in three families spent at ...
1/21/2024
Personal Banking
But before you get carried away by the thought of your future little one, consider a...
1/21/2024
Personal Banking
Maybe you have a passion for something with potential to bring in extra cash, and i...
1/20/2024
Personal Banking
For many people, the idea of asking for more money feels outright uncomfortable, thi...
1/20/2024
Personal Banking
Pet ownership is a dream for many and one that is within relatively easy reach. Aft...
1/20/2024
Personal Banking
If you’ve been on someone else’s payroll, the biggest initial adjustment may be lea...
1/20/2024
Personal Banking
To help stretch your resources, we’ve rounded up seven tax deductions that can help...
1/20/2024
Personal Banking
Hardcore job hoppers change jobs every one-to-two years. Sometimes it’s necessary f...
1/20/2024
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Personal Banking
If you qualify for certain tax deductions, you may be able to reduce your adjusted ...
1/20/2024
Personal Banking
Is an advanced degree your next move?Before committing to a graduate school program...
1/20/2024
Personal Banking
Want to boost your bank balance? If you’ve mastered the art of saving, it may be ti...
1/20/2024
Small Business Banking
Inheriting a business can present an exciting opportunity to continue your family’s...
1/20/2024
Personal Banking
Ever since opening your first line of credit, you’ve been establishing a credit his...
1/16/2024
Personal Banking
Although medical insurance is a necessity, the cost of coverage can be hard to swal...
1/16/2024
Personal Banking
You don’t want to give your heart to just anyone, and when it comes to financial we...
1/16/2024
Personal Banking
You don’t need to be a stock analyst or a financial whiz to invest, so take a deep ...
1/16/2024
Fraud Prevention
In general, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. And that includ...
1/16/2024
Fraud Prevention
Protecting elderly friends and family members requires keeping your antennae up. It...
1/15/2024
Fraud Prevention
Just like comedians might take on the appearance of a well-known figure for a skit,...
1/15/2024
Personal Banking
What will bring you joy?It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when there are bills to pay...
1/15/2024
Personal Banking
Break down the budgetBefore you dive into a new hobby or double down on an old favo...
1/14/2024
Personal Banking
It’s a highly personal decision, but some considerations can help you build a pro/co...
1/14/2024
Personal Banking
Whether you’re hooked on the thrill of a motorcycle, jet ski or ATV, or you’re gett...
1/14/2024
Personal Banking
How can you be financially awesome this holiday season? It all starts with a saving...
1/14/2024
Personal Banking
If you’re ready to take the leap and have the sense of freedom that comes from owni...
1/14/2024
Personal Banking
A four-year college education doesn’t come cheap. According to the College Board...
1/12/2024
Commercial Banking
Having a relationship with your banker makes financing business needs far easier. B...
1/7/2024
Personal Banking
If you’re preparing to sign a new lease or close on a home, know that even if you t...
1/1/2024
Personal Banking
But unlike reality shows with pads that go from glum to glam in under an hour, you’...
1/1/2024
Personal Banking
Selling a property can be an exciting endeavor that creates a variety of possibilit...
1/1/2024
Personal Banking
That’s not to say a college degree isn’t worth the time, expense and effort. But, i...
1/1/2024
Wealth Management
Investing in the financial market can sometimes feel like sailing through unpredicta...
12/11/2023
Email Updates