retirement

For many, Social Security is a critical component of retirement, and often complicated.  For farmers, Social Security raises more questions, including  benefits, earnings, what counts as wages and the cash renting of farmland.  Experts recommend using several sources to support your retirement, including savings, Social Security and working part time, perhaps on the farm.   AARP’...

The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has acquired Broetje Orchards.  While the official purchase prices of one of the largest privately-owned apple orchards in the county has not been released,  the Washington Department of Revenue indicate that the real estate portion of the sale was valued at $288 million.   ...

Statistics show more than 60% of Americans don’t have a will, which the AARP points out jeopardizes the future of their estate.  Each year that slips by without a will or estate plan increases the risk of the farm or ranch, and its assets, ending up in the hands of someone other than your family.  The AARP’...

Several state lawmakers in Olympia are already looking toward their legislative priorities for 2018.  Vancouver Republican Vicki Kraft said one of her proposal stems from a farmer in Clark County who was no longer actively farming his property.  Th...