Category: Stinky’s News Corner

Washington State Insurance Credit Ban News

The latest development and news is that on July 29, 2022, Thurston Superior Court Judge Indu Thomas ruled that the Office of the Insurance Commissioner lacked the statutory authority to unilaterally ban the use of credit information for rating and underwriting. This means that currently insurance companies are allowed to use credit information when deciding whether or not to offer someone insurance and to calculate how much to charge them.

August 18, 2022
Ways to Cut Grocery Costs

Are you suffering from inflation-induced sticker shock at the grocery store? Here are some tips to save money!! 1. Cook from scratch Ready-made meals at the supermarket are quick and easy, but they can get expensive. Cooking from scratch is cheaper and often a healthier alternative, with fewer additives and preservatives. When you cook from […]

June 3, 2022
“Give Back” Referral Rewards May 2022

Our April charity of the month is CARE’s humanitarian crisis response in Ukraine to reach millions with aid and recovery, food, water, hygiene kits, psychosocial support, and cash assistance.

May 5, 2022
“Give Back” Referral Rewards April 2022

Our April charity of the month will again be the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

April 12, 2022
“Give Back” Referral rewards for February 2022

A matching $20 donation for each referral totaling $220 was made to our January charity Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington.

February 18, 2022
“Give Back” Referral Rewards December 2021

Each of the referrers will receive a $10 gift card. A matching $20 donation for each referral totaling $220 was made to the Soup Ladies.

December 16, 2021
Elderberry Syrup for Cold/Flu Season

As we enter cold and flu season, it’s good to have our medicine cabinet stocked with the essentials in case one of those bugs flies unexpectedly into our home. We keep lots of natural items on hand to help boost our immune systems such as Vitamin C, zinc, and vitamin D. There are also over […]

October 25, 2021
Give Back Referral Rewards October 2021

We would like to thank the following people for referring to us during September: Pilar Dennis X2 Dan Gates Tori Hoiland Adam Jama Don Johnston Rajesh Oad Estifanos Tesfazghi N’Shayne Thomas Dan Varelia X2 Each of the referrers will receive a $10 gift card. A matching $20 donation for each referral totaling $220 was made to […]

October 20, 2021
Washingtonians Prepare for the Long-Term Care Payroll Tax

“Washington Cares Fund” Payroll Tax The passage of the Long-Term Care Trust Act – effective January 1st, 2022 – makes Washington the first state in the nation to create a publicly funded insurance program, providing working residents of Washington an opportunity to vest into a basic level of LTC benefits. Originally advertised as The Washington Long-Term Trust […]

May 25, 2021
Stinky’s Riddles April 2021

Are you smarter than Stinky? I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for five minutes. What am I? Email your answers to Stinky by May 5th and if you are correct you will be entered in a drawing for a $10 Starbucks gift card. The solution to the March […]

April 7, 2021