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As flowers bloom and the days grow longer, spring brings a sense of renewal and a perfect opportunity to spring clean your home. And what about your financial wellness? This season, extend your spring-cleaning efforts to include the essential documents and valuables in your safe. As always, we recommend consulting

Quarterly Performance Reports: A Clear Look at Your Investment Journey  As we close out the first quarter and prepare to share your Q1 performance, we at Alaska Wealth Advisors understand the importance of keeping your financial goals at the forefront of everything we do. Quarterly Performance Reports (QPR) are one

My career in finance started before I was even aware of it. In high school, I never knew what I wanted to “do”, but I always knew that I wanted to “feel” like I was making a difference and helping people. Since I had an aptitude for math and science,

As the days in Alaska are getting longer, trading settlement times are getting shorter. For as long as I can remember, the world of securities trading operated on a T+2 cycle. This meant that after a trade was executed, it took three business days (T + 2) for the settlement

Planning for retirement involves making strategic decisions about how to save and invest your money. Contributing to retirement accounts is a key aspect of this planning, but it’s important to be aware of the contribution limits set by the IRS for various types of accounts. In 2024, these limits remain

Not every employer sponsored 401(k) plan is created equal. Many larger employers plans allow “After-Tax Contributions”, inside their 401(k) plan. These “After-Tax Contributions” often are for contributions made by an employee above the employee contribution limit, but some plans allow you to contribute to them over time. Employees with plans