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Life is unpredictable, but ensuring your child is cared for while you’re away doesn’t have to be. Temporary guardianship provides a clear, practical way to appoint a responsible adult to handle caregiving duties and offers added security and peace of mind. It authorizes the chosen individual to assume the duties...
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Alaska Wealth Advisors
I recently lost my uncle. He moved to Alaska in 1972 and built deep roots in Anchorage. He was strong, stoic, quietly funny, and deeply devoted to my aunt and their three kids. In “Alaska terms,” he was steady, the kind of person who didn’t talk much about plans but...
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Dave Valdez, CWS®, ChFC®
It starts with a $12 burrito and ends with a $28 receipt. This raises an important question: Is the convenience of having food delivered to your door worth it financially, especially when it becomes a frequent habit? Services like DoorDash and Uber Eats save time, but at what cost? Some...
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Rama Dandekar
As you sit down to do your (highly recommended!) 2026 financial planning, there are several new provisions and/or age-based milestones to be aware of as you set your vision for the new year. Retirement Planning: “Super” Catch-Up Retirement Plan Contributions: Starting last year, a higher “super” catch-up option became available...
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Leah Levingston, CFP®
As we enter the new year, the IRS has released updated retirement contribution limits for 2026. This serves as a natural checkpoint to review your current savings strategy and ensure your contributions are aligned with the new thresholds. Even small adjustments made early in the year can have a meaningful...
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Derek Stone
As we close out 2025, we want to begin with gratitude. At Alaska Wealth Advisors, our work is shaped by the families and individuals who trust us with decisions that matter deeply. Your goals and long-term priorities are the responsibility we carry every day, and they remain the reason behind...
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Alaska Wealth Advisors
