The 6 Questions You Need to Ask About State of Alaska Retirement The State of Alaska Retirement System offers many benefits to SOA employees, but do you know if you’re making the most of the retirement benefits available to you? The truth is, with an abundance of benefits options you can get easily overwhelmed with […]
Alaska is one of only nine states that has no state income tax. As a State of Alaska employee, you may be thinking, “Tax planning? Is that even something that should be on my radar?” Yes! Yes, it should be. Many of the public employees that I work with weren’t even aware of the many […]
Wondering if 2022 is the year to purchase another real estate property? Now could be an excellent time to buy – or not. 2021 was undoubtedly a unique year for real estate. With record-low interest rates, more work-from-home opportunities, and a great migration of people moving out of densely populated areas, Americans saw housing prices […]
Being a State of Alaska employee grants you access to great benefits and retirement planning options. However, you may find that understanding all your options and taking advantage of the best ones for you can be a challenge. Your overall financial picture involves more than just managing your brokerage IRAs and your Empower retirement accounts. […]
As a State of Alaska employee, you have access to excellent retirement benefits. However, you may worry that your state retirement still doesn’t fully meet the financial needs of the life you envision after working. Thankfully, you can take advantage of several options to bolster your retirement income and ensure your golden years are secured […]
The State of Alaska Retirement System offers many benefits to SOA employees, but do you know if you are making the most of the retirement benefits available to you? The truth is, with an abundance of benefits options, you can get easily overwhelmed with all the choices. You want to make the best choice, but […]
The federal and state retirement systems are very DIY, which can leave you feeling overwhelmed and worried that even as you save diligently throughout your career, you don’t know if you’re doing everything you should to ensure a successful retirement.
Here is why you as a federal or state employee should absolutely consider hiring a fee-only financial advisor.
Although economic instability is not directly connected to bear markets, a struggling economy and these unusual circumstances can cause fear that your accounts will lose money with market volatility. The first casualty of a bear market is an investor’s ability to distinguish between temporary volatility and permanent loss. This means that your investments only suffer […]
