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Pursuing Your Passion
An artist's advice on self-discovery, overcoming creative blocks, and going for it. Article by Caitlin Agnew Evgeniya Plotnikova is a sculptor and stone carver whose works have exhibited internationally and locally. What started as a simple interest grew into a passion that led to setting up a home studio here in the PNW to “play and clay”. Bellevue Lifestyle asked Evgeniya to share how she discovered and pursed her passion in the arts. How did you discover your passion for art? ...
March 2024
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Navigating the Uncertainty of 2024
Article by Carleton McHenry, CFP® - McHenry Capital | Photography by Courtesy of Carleton McHenry We live in a very uncertain time right now with lots of unknowns, whether geopolitical, economic, technological, or environmental. These issues seemingly knock on our door on a regular basis. In fact this is probably what you are currently reading about in the news and is at the forefront of your everyday life. It is in times like this you may wonder, what should I do with my money? Or, isn’t...
March 2024
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From Hotel to Long-Term Housing
Sage Investment Group is leading the way Article by Bree O'Brien | Photography by Courtesy of Sage Investment Group Kirkland-based entrepreneur Emily Hubbard has leveraged her experience in the real estate industry to invest in local communities with an innovative housing model that provides some of the “missing middle” work-force housing many metropolitan areas need. She and her husband own Sage Investment Group, a real estate private equity firm which buys two-star hotels and converts them...
March 2024
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Angels Among Us
What does it take to be among these investors? Article by Bree O'Brien | Photography by Courtesy of interviewees Have you ever considered angel investing? The US Securities and Exchange Commission defines angels as “generally high-net-worth individuals who invest their own money directly in emerging businesses.” (sec.gov) They’re primarily accredited investors with a sole annual income over $200K, or income with a spouse of over $300K, or $1 million+ in net worth, excluding primary...
March 2024
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