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Economic Updates
Perspectives. Last week we examined how business owners assessed their business's ...
Economic Updates
Perspectives. With all of the speculation and noise swirling around what the new P...
Economic Updates
Soundbite. The November Employment Situation report showed mixed results as job cre...
Economic Updates
Perspectives. As we consider future economic growth and potential impacts related ...
Economic Updates
Perspectives Last week's Perspectives section examined potential exposure to the U...
Economic Updates
Perspectives. Tariffs are an active topic of conversation since the election victo...
WTB News
Scams and financial fraud in many forms have been on the rise in recent years, becom...
Economic Updates
Perspectives Based on consumer surveys, inflation and prices remain key areas of c...
Wtb News
Press Release Date: Nov. 13, 2024Contact: Drew Repp, Public Relations StrategistPho...
Economic Updates
Perspectives Finding enough qualified help remains an issue for many businesses. A...
Economic Updates
Perspectives The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released its first estimate of ...
Economic Updates
Two Minute Soundbite Very little new jobs were created in October according to the B...
WTB News
From an economic standpoint for those who call Idaho home, Washington Trust Bank Chi...
Economic Updates
Perspectives A pain point for many businesses is the challenge of finding qualifie...
Fraud Prevention
Do You Practice Safe Checks? Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, r...
Fraud Prevention
In 2023, American consumers lost more than $10 billion to phishing scams and other f...
Economic Updates
Perspectives Last week's Perspectives section examined one of the Federal Reserve's...
Economic Updates
Perspectives Today's Perspectives section will examine inflation since it is one o...
WTB News
The magnitude of the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut — 0.50 percentage points — to...
Economic Updates
Perspectives For the past two weeks the Perspective section of this newsletter has ...
Economic Updates
Click here to read the Third Quarter 2024 – Wealth Management Insights Quarterly Ne...
Economic Updates
Perspectives Last week's Perspectives section examined median income at the state l...
Economic Updates
Perspectives Although it has garnered little press during this national election se...
Economic Updates
Perspectives Today's Perspectives section will examine inflation since it is one of...
WTB News
Press Release Date: Sept. 12, 2024Contact: Drew Repp, Public Relations Strategist Ph...
Commercial Banking
As a business owner, staying informed about regulatory changes is crucial for mainta...
Home Ownership
Owning a home is a huge financial commitment, and it’s not for everyone. While prop...
Community
The Washington Trust Bank Seattle team was honored to take part in the Miller’s Cre...
Community
At Washington Trust, we understand that one of the key ingredients of a healthy eco...
Economic Updates
Two Minute Soundbite The nation is still adding jobs, but the monthly reports are no...
Economic Updates
Please Note: There will not be an Economic Perspectives next week as I will be out o...
WTB News
Erik Selden, SVP / Team Leader, Southwest Washington Commercial Banking, joined KOIN...
WTB News
Washington Trust Bank Chief Economist Steve Scranton, CFA, sat down with the Cascade...
Home Ownership
What’s your limit?First, how much can you afford to spend on a home? Consider your ...
Economic Updates
Perspectives Last Friday, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell gave a speech and indicate...
Personal Banking
Being prepared is one way to be financially awesome. Having an emergency fund set a...
Small Business Banking
Whether you’re formulating a plan to turn an idea into a money-making venture or alr...
Small Business Banking
Unsure where to begin? Give our checklist a glance to help get focused and on your ...
Economic Updates
Perspectives Two weeks ago, a weaker than expected employment report triggered a rou...
Economic Updates
Perspectives It has been six months since we examined the outlook of small business ...
Economic Updates
Perspectives Financial market participants and the media have behaved like Chicken L...
WTB News
Spokane’s cost of living has dipped below the national average. Washington Trust Chi...
Economic Updates
Perspectives The past five weeks have been spent examining households' difficulty in...
Economic Updates
Summary The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released data for the nation's employme...
Community
Banking on community. We're passionate about giving back to the communities we serv...
WTB News
In August 2023, the Washington State Department of Commerce launched a new program ...
Economic Updates
Click here to read the Third Quarter 2023 – Wealth Management Insights Quarterly Ne...
WTB News
Steve Scranton, CFA’s analysis highlights a steady economic performance for the Tri-...
Wealth Management
With the Federal Reserve (Fed) increasing interest rates on the target Federal Funds...
Community
Washington Trust Bank is partnering with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (...
WTB News
In an interview with Cascade Business News, Cory J. Allen, SVP and Central Oregon Te...
Economic Updates
Click here to read the Second Quarter 2024 – Wealth Management Insights Quarterly N...
WTB News
Now’s the time to take advantage of the newly increased federal gift and estate tax ...
Wealth Management
We are well into March which means tax filing time is upon us. Now would be a good t...
Wealth Management
Recently, many of our clients in Wealth Management & Advisory Services have been und...
Personal Banking
Even if funds for college haven’t been squirreled away since before a child’s first ...
Wealth Management
Sure, the thought of retirement may seem downright laughable early in a career whil...
Fraud Prevention
1. Turn on two-factor authenticationHaving a strong password is important, but you ...
Personal Banking
Some helpful tips Take a debt inventoryTake stock of what you owe. After all, you...
Personal Banking
According to Care.com’s annual Cost of Care Survey, one in three families spent at ...
Personal Banking
But, maybe it’s time to start thinking of being financially awesome as the reward i...
Personal Banking
Although the writing may be on the wall, don’t be too hasty with the break-up. Plan ...
Personal Banking
In some instances, it may become obvious that a conversation needs to happen, such ...
Personal Banking
When making a commitment like marriage, you’re sharing your lives and resources. If ...
Personal Banking
No doubt about it, weddings are pricey. The average cost of a celebration in the U.S...
Small Business Banking
Just as you may pay for health, auto, home or renter insurance to protect yourself ...
Wealth Management and Advisory Services
Estate planning can be relatively simple if you’re single with few belongings, but ...
Personal Banking
But before you get carried away by the thought of your future little one, consider ...
Personal Banking
To help stretch your resources, we’ve rounded up seven tax deductions that can help...
Personal Banking
Maybe you have a passion for something with potential to bring in extra cash, and i...
Personal Banking
Is an advanced degree your next move?Before committing to a graduate school program...
Personal Banking
If you qualify for certain tax deductions, you may be able to reduce your adjusted ...
Personal Banking
For many people, the idea of asking for more money feels outright uncomfortable, thi...
Personal Banking
Pet ownership is a dream for many and one that is within relatively easy reach. Aft...
Personal Banking
If you’ve been on someone else’s payroll, the biggest initial adjustment may be lea...
Personal Banking
Want to boost your bank balance? If you’ve mastered the art of saving, it may be ti...
Small Business Banking
Inheriting a business can present an exciting opportunity to continue your family’s...
Personal Banking
Hardcore job hoppers change jobs every one-to-two years. Sometimes it’s necessary f...
Personal Banking
You don’t need to be a stock analyst or a financial whiz to invest, so take a deep ...
Personal Banking
You don’t want to give your heart to just anyone, and when it comes to financial we...
Fraud Prevention
In general, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. And that includ...
Personal Banking
Although medical insurance is a necessity, the cost of coverage can be hard to swal...
Personal Banking
Ever since opening your first line of credit, you’ve been establishing a credit his...
Personal Banking
What will bring you joy?It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when there are bills to pay...
Fraud Prevention
Just like comedians might take on the appearance of a well-known figure for a skit,...
Fraud Prevention
Protecting elderly friends and family members requires keeping your antennae up. It...
Personal Banking
If you’re ready to take the leap and have the sense of freedom that comes from owni...
Personal Banking
How can you be financially awesome this holiday season? It all starts with a saving...
Personal Banking
How can you be financially awesome in the new year? To help you get started, here a...
Personal Banking
It’s a highly personal decision, but some considerations can help you build a pro/co...
Personal Banking
If you’re still with us — and not on the next flight out — congrats on staying stron...
Personal Banking
Break down the budgetBefore you dive into a new hobby or double down on an old favo...
Personal Banking
Whether you’re hooked on the thrill of a motorcycle, jet ski or ATV, or you’re gett...
Personal Banking
A four-year college education doesn’t come cheap. According to the College Board...
Commercial Banking
Having a relationship with your banker makes financing business needs far easier. B...
Personal Banking
But unlike reality shows with pads that go from glum to glam in under an hour, you’...
Economic Updates
Click here to read the First Quarter 2024 – Wealth Management Insights Quarterly Ne...
Personal Banking
Selling a property can be an exciting endeavor that creates a variety of possibilit...
Personal Banking
That’s not to say a college degree isn’t worth the time, expense and effort. But, i...
Personal Banking
If you’re preparing to sign a new lease or close on a home, know that even if you t...
Wealth Management
Investing in the financial market can sometimes feel like sailing through unpredicta...
Economic Updates
Click here to read the Fourth Quarter 2023 – Wealth Management Insights Quarterly N...
Email Updates