Category Archives: Articles for Landlords

New Year, New Screening Rules for Landlords in 2014

Landlords in Oregon and Washington are new regulations around background screening programs in 2014.  See below for our summary of the issues.  We strongly recommend you consult qualified legal counsel whenever you implement changes to your program.   For landlords with properties in Read More »

Holly’s Favorite “Holly”day Recipes

Yum Yum Yummy Pumpkin Bread 5 cups flour 4 cups sugar 4 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cloves (to taste) 1 tsp cinnamon (to taste) 1 cup oil 1 egg 3 cups pumpkin 3 4×8 Bread Pans Instructions Pre-heat oven Read More »

Many Workers Fear Critical Illness More Than Death

By Sherry Campbell  Benefits Consultant, Credit Union Benefits Alliance   New research reveals that nearly half of workers polled fear the financial impact of a critical illness more than dying from one.   Sun Life Financial reports this finding in a summer 2013 Read More »

How Financial Education Can Make You Landlord of the Year

Recently we heard about this fabulous case-study in community partnerships and wanted to pass it on.   In Salem, Oregon Maps Credit Union has partnered with area property managers to provide financial education courses to tenants.   The courses are provided at no Read More »