Bouchey Blog

Borrowing Against Your Portfolio: What You Need to Know About Pledged Asset Lines

By Julia McCabe | February 10, 2026

Learn how pledged asset lines work, including potential risks, flexibility, and tax considerations. This educational overview explains borrowing against an investment portfolio and highlights key factors investors may want to understand when evaluating securities-backed lines of credit.

2026 Economic Outlook Event Highlights

By Julia McCabe | January 30, 2026

Bouchey Financial Group was pleased to participate in the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Economic Outlook event. The program brought together business and community leaders from across the region for a thoughtful discussion on current economic conditions and the factors shaping the year ahead. Held at the Excelsior Springs Event Center in Saratoga Springs,…

Steven Bouchey Supports The Flutter Club’s Flutter Express Program

By Julia McCabe | January 21, 2026

Community involvement has long been an important part of Bouchey Financial Group’s culture. As a family-owned Registered Investment Advisor serving individuals and families across the country, we believe in supporting organizations that make a meaningful difference in the communities where we live and work. One recent experience served as a powerful reminder of how a…

Q4 2025 Market Update

By Julia McCabe | January 15, 2026

A Market Built on Capital, Earnings, and Policy   Written by: Paolo LaPietra, Director of Portfolio Strategy   Download Report Here Market Update  The start of a new year has always been my favorite time of year. There’s something about the calendar flipping that gives you a clean slate and a fresh perspective, especially when…

January Market Insights: Economy, the Fed, and AI

By Julia McCabe | January 9, 2026

Written by: Paolo LaPietra, CFP® As we move into 2026, the economic backdrop remains constructive. Earnings continue to hold up; the labor market, while cooling, remains healthy by historical standards, and consumer spending has proven resilient. Recent GDP data reinforced that underlying strength, even as markets digest choppier short-term signals influenced by reporting delays and policy uncertainty.  On the policy front,…

BFG Values & What it Means

By Julia McCabe | January 9, 2026

Written by: Ryan Bouchey, CPA, CFP®   The New Year is a great time to look ahead at all the possibilities in front of us. I also find value in looking back and reflecting on the year that just passed. While going through this lookback exercise, one thing I take a lot of pride in…

Seven Achievable Financial Goals to Focus on in 2026

By Julia McCabe | December 29, 2025

Catherine Buck suggests seven financial goals to strengthen your foundation for 2026: increase retirement contributions, contribute to a 529 plan, refresh your net worth statement to address high-interest debt, rebalance your portfolio, move cash to high-yield savings, utilize health insurance wellness programs, and make IRA contributions before the tax deadline.