Posts by Samantha Masey
A Turning Point for the Dollar?
Written by: Martin Shields, CFP®, AIF® For the past decade, the U.S. Dollar has experienced a sustained rally against other currencies with gains of almost 50% from its lows of 2011. These gains were propelled by the resilience of the U.S. economy, relatively high interest rates compared to other developed countries and a safe haven…
Read MoreWomen & Wealth
The women on our team were able to take part in a women and wealth event this past week that provided an opportunity for networking and financial education. At Bouchey Financial Group, we understand the importance of inclusivity and take pride in empowering women through personal wealth management. We look forward to future events like…
Read MoreCEO Fill the Truck Event
Our team is a proud partner of CEO in Troy and took part in the CEO Fill the Truck event on Friday, May 12th. We were able to contribute bags of household products that will be distributed throughout the community. Featured in the photo from left to right are Mary O’Grady, Chief Financial Officer of…
Read MoreUnity House Golf Tournament
Our team had the opportunity to support Unity House of Troy at their annual Unity House Golf Tournament on Monday, May 8th. Unity House provides direct service and works toward social justice. They help individuals identify their strengths and needs, draw upon their abilities, and access community resources. Their mission is dedicated to enhancing the…
Read MoreAre I Bonds Still A Good Investment?
Written by: Paolo LaPietra, CFP® I Bonds have been an extremely popular investment vehicle for Americans since 2021 with the spike in inflation that we have seen in the economy. To put into perspective on how sought after I Bonds have been, more than 3.7 million accounts were opened to purchase I Bonds in 2022…
Read MoreHow to Involve a Disengaged Spouse in Household Finances
Written by: Harmony Wagner, CFP® As financial advisors, we often work with married clients where only one spouse participates in the investment and financial planning discussions, and the other spouse is what we might consider “disengaged” from those topics. Even when one spouse does not seem interested in engaging in household financial matters, it is…
Read MoreWebinar Recording: Q1 2023 Market Update
Watch the BFG investment team as they provide a lookback at the markets from Q1 and discuss how it affects portfolio performance. We will cover: Q1 Market Recap The Fed & Interest Rate Volatility Bringing Banking Uncertainty into Focus Portfolio Thoughts and Outlook Download the presentation slides here Play Video
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