Financial Health 101 for an expensive region
Monday is tax day, and it's a reminder of how expensive our region is to live in. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows inflation in the Seattle metro area has been way above the national average for the last two years.
It's the perfect time of year to do a check-up on your money. Financial coach and educator Suzanne Klenk has some words of wisdom, and some tips to get started if planning sounds daunting.
Suzanne's email: sklenk@wsecu.org
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