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2022 Social Security Benefit Increase

By Samantha Masey | October 15, 2021

Written by: Vincenzo Testa, CPA As seen in the Saratogian The Social Security Act was signed into law by President Roosevelt on August 14, 1935. It was created as a safety net for elderly, unemployed and Americans who are at a disadvantage. When an American worker receives a paycheck on their earned income, they pay…

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Planning for Retirement – 5 Factors to Consider Beyond Your Finances

By Samantha Masey | October 12, 2021

Written by: Martin X. Shields, CFP®, AIF® When couples or individuals plan for retirement, they are primarily focused on their financial picture and whether they have the income and assets to cover their expenses.  What they often fail to plan or consider are the other factors that will drive happiness and fulfillment in retirement. In…

Inflation: Why is this such a big deal and how does it affect me?

By Samantha Masey | October 5, 2021

Inflation is a term that has been dominating the financial news in recent months, and as investors, it is important to understand what the term inflation means and how it affects our investments. Key Takeaways: Understanding inflation and its causes Central Bank responses to support economic growth have increased inflationary pressures How inflation can affect…

Protecting Your Business from Cybercrime

By Samantha Masey | September 30, 2021

Written by: Harmony Wagner, CFP® and Samantha Masey It’s not just billion-dollar corporations that are at risk for cybercrime. Businesses of all sizes and industries are at risk, and once a breach occurs, it can be detrimental, particularly to small businesses. Once a breach occurs, the costs incurred by the affected business may include financial…

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How Are You Protecting Yourself from Cyberattacks?

By Samantha Masey | September 8, 2021

Written by: Dave Clarke, Director of Operations & Chief Compliance Officer As the days grow shorter, we at the Bouchey Financial Group want to bring your attention to the very important issue of Cybersecurity. Since the pandemic began, the FBI has reported a 300% increase in reported cybercrimes (TheHill, 2020). To help protect and educate…

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How Are You Protecting Yourself from Cyberattacks?

By Samantha Masey | September 7, 2021

Written by: Dave Clarke, Director of Operations & Chief Compliance Officer As the days grow shorter, we at the Bouchey Financial Group want to bring your attention to the very important issue of Cybersecurity. Since the pandemic began, the FBI has reported a 300% increase in reported cybercrimes (TheHill, 2020). To help protect and educate…

Q2 2021 – Quarterly Webinar Recording

By Samantha Masey | July 31, 2021

Join Steven Bouchey, Marty Shields and Paolo LaPietra as they share insights to the current market and economic environment. Please feel welcome to follow along with the presentation slides by clicking here: 2021_Q2_Webinar Presentation