Archived Newsletters

    • Summer is ending. Great time for tax planning!
    • Alpha News & Events -
      • Chase is selected for Leadership Savannah Program 2011-2012
      • Conversation Circles Fall sessions set to begin
      • New website launched!
    • Portability of Basic Exclusion Amount between Spouses
    • All About Indices
    • Ask the Experts -
      • What happens to my online accounts when I die?
      • How do I include my cyber assets in my estate plan?
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    • Welcome our newest team member - Tiffany M. Daniels
    • Alpha News & Events - Rethinking Risk
    • Estate Tax Exemption is Portable (for Now)
    • Don't Be Nickeled-and-Dimed by Account Fees
    • Ask the Experts -
      • Can I make charitable contributions from my IRA?
      • Can I name a charity as beneficiary of my IRA?
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    • Welcome our newest team member: Corrine Gray-Reedy
    • 1040 Tax Tips
    • Estate Tax Update
    • First Milestones Mark Need for Financial Advice
    • Ask the Experts –
      • Understanding the math of recovering from losses
      • Are you sabotaging your own portfolio?
    • Happy Thanksgiving!
    • Portfolio Endurance
    • They're Baaack: RMDs for 2010
    • Year-End Investment Planning Is More Challenging in 2010
    • Ask the Experts -
      • Does homeowners insurance cover personal liability?
      • Will my homeowners insurance cover tree damage?
    • Alpha News & Events - Autumn and Chase attended NAPFA Core Competency conference in Atlanta in July
    • What You Should Know about Inherited IRAs
    • Social Security: File-and-Suspend for Higher Benefits
    • Returning to Work After You've Retired
    • Ask the Experts -
      • My child got a scholarship for college. Is it taxable?
      • How will a college scholarship affect my child's 529 plan?
    • Alpha News & Events - Autumn and Chase attended Dimensional Fund Advisors conferences in Atlanta and Austin TX
    • How Will the Health-Care Bill Help You This Year?
    • Returning to Work After You've Retired
    • Tax Benefits of Conservation Easements
    • Ask the Experts -
      • I started a business that lost money this year. Do I have a net operating loss (NOL)?
      • Is it too late to take advantage of the special 2009 net operating loss (NOL)?
    • Welcome our newest team member - R. Chase Mouchet
    • The Stock-Bond Decision
    • Retirement: Does Your Withdrawal Strategy Need a Second Look?
    • Pros and Cons of Children's Life Insurance
    • Ask the Experts -
      • What can affect the cost of homeowners insurance?
      • How can I reduce the cost of my homeowners insurance?
    • Alpha News & Events - CE Presentation: Defining a Global Fiduciary Standard of Excellence
    • Roth IRA Conversions in 2010: Goodbye, Income Limits!
    • Is It a Good Time to Buy a New Car?
    • Ask the Experts -
      • What health insurance options do college students have?
      • Can a students health insurance be cancelled during a medically necessary leave of absence?
    • Alpha News & Events -
      • Two products. One vision. Advisor Workstation.
      • Alpha Qualifies for MD Preferred Financial Advisor Network
    • Retiring Early? Don't Forget about Health Insurance
    • Getting to Yes Despite Investing Differences
    • Ask the Experts -
      • What tax credits are available for making homes more energy efficient?
    • College Education Funding
    • Alpha News & Events -
      • AFM Website For the Kids: Money & Youth
      • Iris Awarded the ACCREDITED INVESTEMENT FIDUCIARY® designation
      • 15th Year Celebration
      • Congratulations to our COO, Autumn!
    • Is Your Business Integrated With Your Personal Finances?
    • Consider Automatically Enrolling Employees In Your 401(k) to Make Your Plan Less Burdensome
    • Alpha News & Events -
      • AFM Seminars - Planning Income For Life
      • AFM Seminars - 401(k) More Benefits and Less Liability
    • The Financial Planning Association
    • AFM 15th Year Celebration
      • January - ACCION Microfinance
      • February - YMCA of Coastal Georgia
    • Alpha Offers an Abundance Strategy

    • Alpha News & Events
      • Alpha launches a new website
      • Alpha Strategic Planning Retreat
    • Alpha Financial Management Fiduciary Oath
    • Alpha New Staff
      • Kimberly Good
      • Autumn Certo
    • Teaching Children Obligations of Wealth
    • Alpha News & Events
      • Vicki Manibusan Celebrates! – Leadership Savannah ’07-’08 graduation and 10 Year Anniversary at Alpha
    • What is a Trust? Types of Trusts and Why us a Trust?
    • Alpha News & Events
      • Vanessa Hall – Administrative Manager
      • Nicole Dial – Operations Manager
      • Iris participates in NAPFA’s South Region Conference

    • Estate Tax Update
    • What’s In A Name?
    • A History Lesson: The Estate Tax and War, 1797 to 2007
    • Alpha News & Events
      • Iris is featured in a new book, Magnificent Masters In Financial Services by Ginger Cockerman and Diane Dixon
      • Iris is quoted in a Dow Jones News Wire article titled, Practice Management: The Power of Peer Advisory Groups
    • Tax Planning Making It Easier Next Year
    • Tax Organizer
    • Alpha News & Events
      • Erin Retter
      • Alpha Interns from AASU – Callie Beavers & Kassy McBurney
      • Iris presented “Intelligent Communication” at NAPFA’s National Conference

    • Help Your Parents, Help Yourself
    • Alpha News & Events
      • Iris is featured in the February issue of Financial Advisor
      • Iris and Vicki hosted the NAPFA Study Group on January 19th
      • Frank Manibusan attended Technology Tools for Today Conference and ProTracker Advantage Conference in Miami Beach
      • Savannah Music Festival
      • What is a Fiduciary?

    • Growth vs. Value: What’s the Difference?
    • Alpha News & Events
      • Iris presented at the NAPFA South Region Conference
      • Congratulations to Vicki on obtaining the Chartered Advisor for Senior Living designation

    • Coping with Identity Theft
    • Will You Outlive Your Money?

    • Vicki Manibusan named Small Business Chamber’s Janice Gantt Small Business Champion
    • Alpha New Staff
      • Shasha Binns – Paraplanner, Compliance Officer
      • Barbara Rogers – Administrative Assistant
      • Kristy Joanne Gierke - Intern
    • Alpha News & Events
      • Iris attended the NAPFA National Conference in Grapevine, Texas
      • Iris attended the National Advisors Trust Conference in Bonita Springs, Florida

    • Alpha proudly announces that Vicki Manibusan obtained the Certified Financial Planner® Professional Designation November 18, 2005
    • Understanding Personal Tax Credits
    • Standard Mileage Rates for 2006
    • Alpha News & Events
      • Iris and Vicki attended the NAPFA Study Group in Columbia , South Carolina in January
      • Frank Manibusan was recently promoted to Administrative Manager

    • Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
    • Alpha News & Events
      • Iris Is An Ironman!
      • Greetings from Brett Connor, Administration Assistant
      • Vicki gets published in the November issue of SKIRT Magazine

    • Alpha proudly announces that Vicki Manibusan obtained the Chartered Financial Consultant® Professional Designation July 1, 2005
    • How You Can Qualify for a Hybrid Car Tax Break
    • Alpha Participates in the National Jump-Start Your College Saving Days Hotline August 26, 2005
    • Defining Financial Planning – Alpha Financial Management’s Philosophy
    • Alpha News & Events
      • Great Phrases to Encourage the Children in Your Life
      • NAPFA Study Group Convenes in Savannah July 22, 2005

    • It’s Your Credit, Take Good Care of It
    • Alpha News & Events
      • Greetings from Kyle Galecki – Intern
    • For Peace of Mind, Draft Your Living Will
    • The Value of Advice

    • Not Saving Enough for Retirement? Maybe It’s Time to Play a Little Catch-Up
    • Alpha News & Events
      • Thlathia Youmans welcomes a baby girl on January 29th
      • Vicki Manibusan successfully completed a course on Financial Decision Making in Retirement
      • NAPFA Study Group Convenes in Savannah
      • Iris is quoted in the December Georgia Trend, The Magazine of Georiga Business and Politics in an article titled “Safety Net, Analysis, Diversification and Dreams”
    • How Long Should I Keep My Tax Records?
    • Alpha Seminars – March 22, 2005
      • Investing in Retirement
      • A Workshop for Widows
      • Four Steps to Financial Security for Lesbian and Gay Couples
    • Individuals Serving in a Combat Zone – Tax Filing Deadline

    • Year End Tax Planning
    • Alpha News & Events
      • Iris is serving on the 2004 United Way Campaign Cabinet
      • From Iris’ Journal
    • Online Banking – How to Manage Your Finances More Efficiently

    • Do Right By Your Family
    • How Much Can I Expect from Social Security When I Retire?
    • Will Inflation Take the Air out of Your Retirement Dollars?
    • Alpha News & Events
      • Iris is serving on the 2004 United Way Campaign Cabinet
      • Iris leaves for Hawaii on October 6 to compete in the 2004 Ironman Triathlon World Championship
      • Congratulations to Thlathia Youmans on her Marriage to Marquise JEtter on August 21st
      • Vicki Manibusan was elected President of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Express Network Savannah Chapter
      • Greetings from Frank Manibusan – Administrative Assistant
    • Alpha Seminars – October & November

    • International Triathlon Union 2004 World Championship
    • Analyzing Cash Flow Can Put You in Control of Your Destiny
    • Alpha News & Events
      • Vicki attended the National Advisors Trust mid-year conference in Atlanta, Georgia May 5-7
      • Greetings from Carolyne Graham – Administrative Assistant
      • Greetings from Matt Tincknell – Summer Intern

    • Using an Ethical Will to Pass on the Treasures of your Heart
    • Alpha Seminars
      • Four Steps to Financial Security for Lesbian and Gay Couples
      • Parent University – Educating Yourself about Education Funding
    • Alpha News & Events
      • Vicki hosted “Smooth Jazz” on 98.3 in Mobile, Alabama on February 22
      • Iris attended the 2004 Advanced Planners Conference in Charleston, South Carolina on February 26-29
      • Iris is on track for the World Triathlon Championship on Madeira Island, Portugal
      • Vicki presented “A Change of Season” to the ABWA Express Network in January
    • Georgia Commissioner Offers Residents Severe Weather Tips

    • Beware the AMT
    • Dollar Cost Averaging
    • From Plastic to Plaster: Paying off credit card debt with home equity financing
    • Ask the Experts
      • Why Can’t I Carry Over Money In My Flexible Spending Account from Year to Year?
    • Alpha News & Events
    • Alpha Investment Commentary

      • National Financial Planning Week – October 6-12, 2003
      • Changing Your Financial Situation: The Whole Story
      • Alpha News & Events
        • Alpha is creating new marketing materials
        • Alpha is updating our website
      • Here’s the 411 on How to Prevent Fraud
      • Alpha’s Investment Commentary

    • Alpha Joins National Advisors Trust
    • Alpha New Staff
      • Thlathia D. Youmans
      • Emily Adams – Intern
    • Alpha News & Events
      • Spending In Retirement Seminar
    • SUMMERTIME – A Time For The Fun Side of Learning
    • Alpha's Investment Commentary

    • Estate Executor Duties Ahead
    • The Economy is Stronger Than You Think
    • Alpha News & Events
      • Iris will speak at the February meeting of the Savannah Chapter of Certified Public Accountants
      • Vicki and Iris attended the NAPFA Study Group in Columbia, South Carolina
      • Iris joined the Economics Advisory Board at AASU
      • Congratulations to Vicki on 5 Years at Alpha
    • Alpha's Investment Commentary