The Hidden Risk of the S&P 500
When an index like the S&P 500 rallies, as it did in 2023, a few...
The Hidden Risk of the S&P 500
Josh Whelan
5 Easy Ways to Reduce Estate Taxes
5 Easy Ways to Reduce Estate Taxes
Moving assets out of your estate to reduce estate taxes doesn't always mean a complex web of trusts and legal documents. Here are simple ideas you can use today!
Get Ready to Retire in 8 Steps
Get Ready to Retire in 8 Steps
You’re ready to retire! Well…you’re ready to be retired. But are you...
20 Minutes on the Market & Economy for Q4 2023
20 Minutes on the Market & Economy for Q4 2023
Happy fall from all of us here at Alterra! In this quarter's 20...
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...
I Want to Retire Next Year…Am I Ready?
I Want to Retire Next Year…Am I Ready?
You’ve worked hard, invested well, and are finally ready to make the...
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!