Bouchey Blog
Written By: Harmony Wagner, CFP® Congress passed the SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act 2.0 the last week of December, and with it came many changes for retirees and those saving for retirement. With over 4,000 pages, the bill is a significant one, addressing topics such as Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), 401(k)…
This holiday season our organization was able to support some families in need in our local community through Commission on Economic Opportunity. Lauren Bouchey shopped and wrapped the weeks leading up to delivering our Christmas gifts to Kate Maciol and her dynamic team for numerous families. Their mission is “Changing lives, improving our community “, which…
Tis the season to be grateful for all that we have, and for me, to serve others in our community or on the streets who can use a helping hand. But this weekend, I celebrated with my 18 amazing professionals who I’m blessed to work with to manage our clients’ wealth. We took over the…
For the past 40 years, the Ronald McDonald House on S. Lake Ave, Albany has provided free housing and food for families with children who have life threatening medical conditions and are being treated at Albany Med or St. Peters. Three beautifully maintained, conjoining homes radiate a sense of safety and comfort with a large,…
It may be hard to believe, but we are nearing the end of 2022. This time of year is an opportune time to evaluate your financial situation, review your risk management plan, and define action steps for any items that need to get done before year-end. To assist with this process, we have prepared an…
Written by: Vincenzo Testa, CPA Inflation is a healthy evil when the cost of goods and services increase year-after-year at modest percentages. During the past 25 years, inflation usually ranged between 2-3% as shown in the exhibit below, which is an optimal increase in the cost of goods and services. The U.S. Labor Department announced…
Written by: Marty Shields, CFP®, AIF® When most people are considering financial risk management their first thought goes to mitigating downside risks with their investment portfolios. Although this can be an important part to a long-term financial plan, in most cases it is not as important as managing financial risks through having the proper insurance…