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Financial Focus: Build confidence in your 401k decisions

Many people have a 401(k), or other workplace retirement plan, but aren’t sure what to do next. You don’t need to have it all figured out, but a little curiosity goes a long way. Here are some questions to get started. Check available plan resources or ask your plan...

Reigniting the luster

Nov 8, 2023 | Business

By Mary-Justine Lanyon “We have to bring the Resort and the community together again. And we need to do it in a peaceful, tactful way. “The Resort needs its luster back.” That’s the opinion of Paul Medawar, who has been the general manager of the Lake Arrowhead...

The pitfalls of DIY estate planning: Part 1

Nov 8, 2023 | Business

Are you considering online estate planning or "digital wills" services to save money and avoid costly attorney fees? Many websites, like LegalZoom, Rocket Lawyer, TrustandWill and FreeWill, offer DIY estate planning documents, making it seem like an easy and...

Crews push to finish Goodwin’s roof

Nov 1, 2023 | Business

By Mike Harris Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Knowing that any measurable rain could delay construction, crews are working quickly to finish the new roof for Goodwin’s Market. “I think we should be seeing the roof structure getting completed in the next...

Here comes winter!

Nov 1, 2023 | Business

The sun has set on another summer at Big Bear Mountain Resort, which means winter will be here before we know it. With the closing of the mountain bike trails, it’s time to start thinking about skiing at the three resorts operated by BBMR: Snow Valley, Snow...