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Factors Behind Rising Homeowners Insurance Costs in Fairbanks, Alaska

June 16, 2025 | Greta Myerchin-Tape
Homeowners insurance costs are climbing, even in Fairbanks. Learn what’s driving the increases, how rising construction costs and home values play a role, and what steps you can take to protect your coverage and your budget.
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Budgeting Your Way To Wealth

March 19, 2024 | Greta Myerchin-Tape
  Everyone aspires to having enough wealth to live worry free. Just how much you need depends on your personal definition of what is enough. Usually growing wealth isn’t possible
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Using Target Date Funds in your Alaska Employer Retirement Plan

December 20, 2023 | Greta Myerchin-Tape
The 6 Questions You Need to Ask About State of Alaska Retirement The State of Alaska Retirement System offers many benefits to SOA employees, but do you know if you’re
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Tax planning for Alaska residents—financial strategy tools including calculator, piggy bank, and investment charts.

Do Alaskans Need Tax Planning?

April 18, 2022 | Greta Myerchin-Tape
Alaska is one of only nine states that has no state income tax. As a State of Alaska employee, you may be thinking, “Tax planning? Is that even something that
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Is Now a Good Time to Invest in Real Estate?

March 30, 2022 | Greta Myerchin-Tape
Wondering if 2022 is the year to purchase another real estate property? Now could be an excellent time to buy – or not.  2021 was undoubtedly a unique year for
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What Should a Financial Plan Include for Alaska State Public Employees?

March 1, 2022 | Greta Myerchin-Tape
Being a State of Alaska employee grants you access to great benefits and retirement planning options. However, you may find that understanding all your options and taking advantage of the
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