Financial Focus.

How do you balance immediate financial needs with long-term strategies to build and conserve wealth? In our regular Financial Focus articles, we provide answers with insights into financial planning, investment management, retirement planning, tax effciency, and income planning.

CARES Act: Provisions for Individuals

With much of the country in self-isolation, perhaps you’ve got time to read the entire H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief,...
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Catching our breath

With the major changes in both our work and personal lives, we think it is important to pause and take...
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Retirement Account Changes Coming in 2020

The most significant changes to retirement accounts and 529 plans in years are set to take place in 2020. The...
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Moving the Needle in Financial Literacy

The data is out there. Student loans total $1.5 trillion in the U.S. and the average credit card balance for...
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If it Makes You Happy…

“If it makes you happy, then why the hell are you so sad?” – Sheryl Crow   Clients often ask...
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Save It or Shred It?

Have you ever wondered how long you need to keep all those bank statements, tax returns, paycheck stubs, etc? Does...
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New Portland Office!

With the start of a new year, First Pacific Financial is pleased to announce that our Portland office has moved!...
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2019 Tax Update

2019 Tax Update Includes Increased Retirement Contribution Limits While it seems the changes from 2018 to 2019 will be minor,...
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Welcome to Vancouver, USA Waterfront!

The Waterfront project in Vancouver, WA marks a true renaissance for Downtown Vancouver.  It is a massive development with an...
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Vancouver facelift

In the last year, First Pacific Financial outgrew our beautiful office just west of Esther Short Park. Determined not to...
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