Browsing: Personal Finance

For decades, studies, surveys, and near sermons have declared that America is not ‘retirement-ready.’ Financial firms, policymakers, and researchers (including this one) have spent years preaching…

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…

Mortgage rates fell for the second week in a row, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed…

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…

Homeowners will soon have the chance to start earning rewards points for paying off their mortgage every month.  Bilt, a loyalty program designed to help members…

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…