How alternative investments affect your retirement

Posted: May 2, 2025 / 10:52 AM EDT

Updated: May 2, 2025 / 10:52 AM EDT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – With the holiday season upon us and many feeling the pinch from rising costs, folks are turning to alternative investments to try and capitalize on better returns. But if you’re nearing retirement, do these investments belong on your nice list? Joining us to unwrap this topic are Gary Mattson and Laurel Steward, part of the family at through retirement in west Michigan for decades. You can also catch them on their popular radio show, Money Mentors.

You can also catch the Mattson team on their popular radio show, Money Mentors.

The team at Mattson Financial Services can help you actively manage your portfolio and combat volatility with diversification, investment strategies and more. The company knows it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Its plans are customized to meet client goals.

For viewers watching today, if you’re close to retirement or already retired and have saved $250,000 or more, the team at Mattson would like to sit down with you and discuss your goals, where you stand currently and what you want from your retirement.