Browsing: Retirement

According to the latest figures from the Census Bureau, 15.8 million people—some 6.1% of the adult American population—are Veterans. Almost half are aged 65 and over…

The U.S. government shutdown has begun to affect an area many Americans take for granted: Social Security benefits. Yesterday, the government failed to release a critical…

The recent deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa highlighted the differences between the two primary tools for passing on the bulk of…

Retirement is not just a financial milestone; it is the chapter where years of saving should translate into vitality, presence and independence. Hopefully, it will also…

The Open Enrollment Period for 2026 Medicare is Oct. 15 – Dec. 7. As was the case last year, expect to find significant changes in the…

Firm: Alaska Wealth Advisors Name: Dave Valdez Location: Anchorage, AK Team Custodied Assets: $934 million Background: Anchorage native Dave Valdez immigrated to the United States with…

At 48, Chris had everything he thought he wanted. He held a senior title at a global accounting firm, traveled the world, and earned a good…

Because of the shutdown the BLS won’t publish jobs numbers this morning at 8:30amET. Though this reporting gap is not a direct attack on the Bureau…

Earlier this month, the House of Representatives approved a Republican-led bill that would fund the government at the current levels for an additional seven weeks. The…

With retirees facing a double whammy of inflation and tariffs driving up the cost of everything, many are looking for ways to stretch their dollars. One…