State of Alaska Retiree Benefits
As you retire from state service, or even if you are in the private sector but have prior State of Alaska employment, it’s important to take stock of the available benefits.
Information for State of Alaska Defined Benefit Plan Participants
There has been much debate in recent years about the State of Alaska’s ability to attract and retain talent for state government jobs. One of the biggest issues to address is how employees receive benefits in their retirement years.
The Importance of Goal Setting as it Relates to your Portfolio
by Michael Branham, CFP® While not the only (or even most important) aspect of a financial planner’s value proposition, portfolio management services may be the most visible to clients. There are a couple of great articles from TPC advisors such as Andrew Sivertsen’s blog describing TPC’s investment philosophy, and Andy Baxley’s blog that discusses the process by […]
TPC Alaska: Funding Your Outdoor Lifestyle
Alaska Public Media’s Martha Rosenstein recently interviewed Mike Branham, CFP®, Sr Financial Planner. In this podcast, Mike talks about how you can fund your outdoor adventures and save for your future. Listen to the Podcast Michael Branham, CFP®, is a Sr. Financial Planner in the Alaska and Twin Cities offices of The Planning Center, a fee-only financial planning and wealth […]
A Weird, Wild “Market” Year (to date)
by Michael Branham, CFP® What a wild 2020 we’re having! The impeachment hearings in early 2020 are but a distant memory, with coronavirus and social justice headlines leading the way since mid-March and June, respectively. You have experienced one of the wildest stock market rollercoasters in memory, with massive declines in March and a resurgence […]
Ideas from OUR Community
by Michael Branham, CFP® Recently we sent a quick poll to ensure we are up to date – and up to the minute – on what’s on your mind. Some of the most valuable pieces of information were the things clients had to share about what they were doing to help themselves, their families and […]
Making Sense of the CARES Act
by Mike Branham, CFP® The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, designed to support individuals and businesses to weather the COVID-19 storm, is the largest aid and relief act in the history of the United States. TPC has summarized the a few of the key programs that may be relevant to you: CARES […]
CARES Act for Businesses- Various Small Business Benefits
On Friday, March 27th President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act into law. This legislation is being billed as the largest aid and relief act in the history of the United States, and is designed to support individuals and businesses as we all weather this Coronavirus 19 (CV19) storm. The […]
Client Questions in Uncertain Times – Investor Questions Answered
by Michael Branham, CFP® As Americans and the world face uncertain economic outcomes, investors are asking important questions to understand what the bear market means for them. Michael Branham, Partner and Sr Financial Planner, has collated frequently asked questions (FAQs): FAQ: Should I be concerned about this market volatility? First, we appreciate and acknowledge how difficult […]
What to Do if You Face a Possible Job Loss or Downsizing
by Michael A. Branham, CFP® Life is full of surprises and transitions. Weddings, the birth of a child, a new job/promotion, or a financial windfall would all fall in the “positive” surprise category with respect to your long-term financial planning. There are, however, surprises that are less favorable, and can create anxiety for those that […]
Planning for Retirement as a Single Person
Michael Branham, Sr. Financial Planner & Partner in our Anchorage office was quoted in Kiplinger discussing Planning for Retirement as a Single Person… Click to read the entire article >>
The Real (Intangible) Power of Financial Planning
by Michael A. Branham, CFP® Our lives are rarely, if ever, in neutral. New experiences inform us daily, new surprises (good and bad) occur frequently, and we’re forced to adapt to our situational existence on a regular basis. Life’s changes, like the tides, include advancement and retreat, and we spend significant parts of our lives […]
