Legacy Planning
November 22, 2019
As much as we all hate to think about the fact that our time on earth has an expiration date, it is an unfortunate reality. While the idiom “you can’t take it with you” may be a tired one, it is nonetheless true. Since you can’t hang on to the material wealth that you acquire …
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Financial News – Q & A with Melissa Knutson, CFP ®
November 22, 2019
Melissa Knutson, CFP ® Assistant Vice President, Alpine Bank Wealth Management Q. Should I invest in real estate? A. Real estate prices have increased considerably over the past decade across the state. A rental property can be a great way to generate consistent income and long-term appreciation over time. However, real estate investing is not …
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Things to Consider When Planning for Retirement
October 10, 2019
Most people dream of the day they will retire, relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Few dreams become reality without hard work and preparation, and it is no different when it comes to retirement. Failing to carefully plan and invest for retirement could leave you without the funding necessary to live the life …
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Join Alpine Bank in Supporting the Arts
October 10, 2019
October is National Arts and Humanities Month, which is the largest annual celebration of the arts in our nation. So, there’s no better time to share how Alpine Bank celebrates the arts in Colorado with the help of our customers. Each time an Alpine Bank customer uses their chosen Arts Loyalty Debit Card, Alpine Bank …
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SAVE MONEY AND TIME WITH ONE CARD
October 9, 2019
You already have it. Your Alpine Bank Business Debit Card includes a long list of benefits for you and your business. Some of our favorites: • No annual fee. • No scrambling to buy postage stamps. • No waiting for your check to clear. • No need to order more checks. • No stressing about …
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Mortgage Fraud: Borrower Beware
September 16, 2019
When it comes to mortgages, there are ten ways from Sunday to defraud in the quest to illegally profit from the mortgage loan process. Whether it’s to bilk a financial institution or steal from an individual, mortgage fraud can target either side of a mortgage transaction. Common sense and paying attention to details are the …
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How to Improve Your Child’s Financial Aid Prospects
September 16, 2019
Depending on the school that your child chooses, it is not uncommon for a college education to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and, as a result, a large portion of students find themselves taking out some sort of financial aid. If the expense of college is something that you or your child are going …
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Investing in Education: K-12 and Beyond
September 16, 2019
Alpine Bank believes that supporting education is critical to building strong communities. That’s why the bank takes a more is better approach to giving back to a wide variety of education initiatives across Colorado. From rewarding K-12 students for good grades to funding scholarships that can make dreams of college come true, Alpine is determined …
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Time to Review Finances
August 15, 2019
Believe it or not, 2019 is already more than halfway through and before you know it, it will be time to start thinking about your 2020 New Year’s resolutions. Before looking that far ahead, however, now is the perfect time to check in on where things stand with your finances –particularly if adhering to …
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Diversify Your Investments To Match Your Stage of Life
July 16, 2019
Investing for the future is a long-time commitment, and the sooner you begin, the better off you will be at retirement. The way you approach investing should continuously change to match whatever stage of life you are in to ensure that your investments remain in line with your financial situation and life needs. Investing Early …
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