20 Minutes on the Market & Economy for Q4 2023
Happy fall from all of us here at Alterra! In this quarter's 20...
20 Minutes on the Market & Economy for Q4 2023
Josh Whelan
My Financial Advisor Won’t Answer This Question
My Financial Advisor Won’t Answer This Question
A few years ago, we were approached by a new client with two questions...
4 Ways to Reduce Estate Taxes and Pass More to Charity – A Video Walkthrough
4 Ways to Reduce Estate Taxes and Pass More to Charity – A Video Walkthrough
Today is a deep dive into ways you can reduce estate taxes and pass...
Why Invest When I’m Getting Over 4% on Cash?
Why Invest When I’m Getting Over 4% on Cash?
Interest rates have increased dramatically since the start of 2022, in...
Don’t Let Inflation Ruin Your Retirement
Don’t Let Inflation Ruin Your Retirement
With costs rising seemingly faster than ever, you might be worried...
When should I update my will?
When should I update my will?
When should you update your will or estate plan? If you’ve taken the...
20 Minutes on the Market & Economy for 2023 Q3
20 Minutes on the Market & Economy for 2023 Q3
We hope you’ve had a great first half of 2023! In this quarter's...
What You Can Spend 529 Money On (and What You Can’t)
What You Can Spend 529 Money On (and What You Can’t)
529 college savings plans can be a great way to prepare for future...
Recession-proof Your Retirement in 5 Steps
Recession-proof Your Retirement in 5 Steps
If seeing “recession” in the headlines makes you worry that your...
How Your Portfolio is Like a House
How Your Portfolio is Like a House
When the stock market drops or crashes, have you ever had this...
I Want $150,000 Per Year in Retirement. How Much Should I Save?
I Want $150,000 Per Year in Retirement. How Much Should I Save?
What's your number? The amount you need in your nest egg to retire? Here's how to find out!
Sequence of Returns: Why it Matters in Retirement
Sequence of Returns: Why it Matters in Retirement
Stock market swings are always unsettling, whether you’re decades or...
Advisor Advantage: the Value of Wealth Management
Advisor Advantage: the Value of Wealth Management
What’s the value of partnering with a Financial Planning and Wealth Management team like Alterra? Working with a Wealth Management Team is not for everyone, but if you think a wealth management partnership is right for you, here’s what the value of an advisor looks like practically.
20 Minutes on the Market, Economy, and Your Portfolio for 2023 Q2
20 Minutes on the Market, Economy, and Your Portfolio for 2023 Q2
We hope you’ve had a great first quarter of 2023! In this quarter's...
Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse explained
Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse explained
With the recent events at Silicon Valley Bank, we’re reaching out to...