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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
At Alaska Wealth Advisors, we take pride in supporting the nonprofit organizations that strengthen Anchorage and communities across Alaska. Our 23 team members actively contribute to more than 30 nonprofits statewide. Across the country, charitable giving continues to decline. Giving USA reports that total contributions dropped for the second consecutive...
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Dave Valdez, CWS®, ChFC®
As our cheerful holiday decorations go up and many of us prepare for time with friends and family, we pause to reflect on what matters most. We want to share our sincere gratitude with everyone connected to our work, our clients, colleagues, partners, and the community that supports us. We...
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