Posts by Samantha Masey
What is a Qualified Charitable Distribution?
Written by: Samantha Masey Qualified charitable distributions are an excellent tax-advantaged strategy for IRA owners in or near retirement. If you are charitably inclined or already making charitable donations to support non-profits, a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) might make sense for you. A QCD is a distribution from an IRA paid directly to a qualified…
Read MoreSaving for the Next Generation
Written by: Harmony Wagner, CFP® Welcoming a new child into the world is an exciting time for parents, grandparents, friends and family. As we guide clients through many different phases and transitions of life, we often provide counsel to people who are interested in transferring wealth to the next generation. My husband and I just…
Read MoreDo I Need to Take a Required Minimum Distribution?
Written by: Nicole Gobel, CPA In every industry there are acronyms. In the investment advisory and tax planning world, RMD or MRD is often used. Both stand for Required Minimum Distribution. This is the minimum amount one must take as a distribution from various retirement accounts each tax year and is specific to each individual…
Read MorePlanning for College Expenses
Written by: Vincenzo Testa, CPA In the 21st century, the cost of college tuition has nearly doubled. The annual growth rate of college tuition has been 6.8%. The cost of college tuition is growing at a rate that is significantly outpacing average annual inflation. If you plan to pay for a child or grandchild’s college…
Read MoreWebinar Recording: Financial Planning Tips for Working Professionals
Listen to Marty Shields, Samantha Masey, and Vincenzo Testa discuss their recommendations for financial planning tips for working professionals. Discussion includes: Budgeting & Debt Management Saving for Retirement Maximizing Employer Benefits Risk Management
Read MoreSix Steps to Create an Effective Estate Plan
Written by: Marty Shields, CFP®, AIF Developing an estate plan is not high on many people’s to-do list because it can be overwhelming to think about, and everyone hopes it is not needed until many years in the future. The fact is that life is uncertain and if something were to happen, the difference between…
Read MoreHappy International Women’s Day
Today we are excited to celebrate International Women’s Day with our team, our families and our clients. Here at Bouchey Financial Group, we are dedicated to the advancement of women in all areas of their lives. We are proud the majority of our team members are female including half of our wealth advisors. Our team…
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