Bouchey Blog

The Real Driver Behind Interest Rate Movements

By Samantha Masey | September 4, 2026

Written by: Martin X. Shields, Chief Wealth Advisor The Real Driver Behind Interest Rate Movements Whenever there is a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting there is constant speculation on what will be said and what clues will be provided as to whether interest rates will be changed. The expectation is that these rates changes…

September Market Insights: The Deficit Moves Front and Center

By Samantha Masey | September 4, 2026

Market Insights  |  September 4, 2026 The Deficit Moves Front and Center What the noise around the national debt means for markets. By Edward Wilhelm, Senior Portfolio Trader | September 2026 You’ve probably seen the headlines about the national debt crossing $40 trillion. The deficit has been a building concern for years, but over the…

August Market Insights: Most Expensive Earnings Season Yet

By Catherine Buck | August 6, 2026

The Most Expensive Earnings Season Yet By Edward Wilhelm, Senior Portfolio Trader & Investment Analyst, Bouchey Financial Group | August 2026 At this point, I could write the same opening every earnings season. Big Tech spends more than anyone expected, a handful of stocks get crushed for it anyway, and a handful get rewarded for…

What Paul Newman Taught Me About Luck

By Catherine Buck | August 6, 2026

Written by: Martin X. Shields, Chief Wealth Advisor What Paul Newman Taught Me About Luck I recently attended a fundraiser for the Double H Ranch, which is located in Lake Luzerne in the foothills of the Adirondacks. The Ranch was founded 30 years ago by Charles R. Wood and Paul Newman as a year-round camp…

How Landlords Can Exit Real Estate and Defer Taxes with a DST

By Julia McCabe | June 24, 2026

How Landlords Can Exit Real Estate and Defer Taxes with a DST By Vincenzo Testa, CPA, CFP®, Wealth Advisor & Tax Planner, Bouchey Financial Group Many real estate investors reach a point where managing rental properties becomes more of a burden than a benefit. Tenant calls, maintenance responsibilities, and property oversight can make retirement feel…

TRUMP Accounts for Children: What Parents and Grandparents Need to Know

By Julia McCabe | June 9, 2026

TRUMP Accounts for Children: What Parents and Grandparents Need to Know By Vincenzo Testa, Wealth Advisor & Tax Planner, Bouchey Financial Group  |  2025 On July 4th, 2025, a new type of account entered the financial planning landscape: the TRUMP Account, short for Tax-advantaged Retirement for United States Minors Program. For families thinking about long-term…

June Market Insights: From Rockets to Donuts – Making Sense of the IPO Wave

By Julia McCabe | June 5, 2026

From Rockets to Donuts: Making Sense of the 2026 IPO Wave By Edward Wilhelm, Senior Portfolio Trader & Investment Analyst, Bouchey Financial Group | June 2026 For about two years, very few large companies chose to go public. That is changing fast. SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket and Starlink company, is about to list at a…