Bouchey Blog

Understanding the Ins and Outs of Medicare: A Financial Advisor’s Guide 

By Catherine Buck | August 12, 2024

    Written by: Scott Strohecker, CFP®, EA As you approach retirement, or if you are already in that phase, navigating the complexities of Medicare can feel overwhelming. The decisions you make regarding your healthcare coverage can have significant implications for your financial well-being. It is essential to be fully informed about Medicare so that you…

Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest?

By Catherine Buck | August 5, 2024

Written by: Paolo LaPietra, CFP® The question of whether to pay off your mortgage early or invest extra funds is a common financial dilemma, and the answer is not always straightforward. The landscape for making this decision has evolved significantly, especially in 2024, with higher yields on safe investments challenging traditional wisdom. Here’s a detailed discussion…

What to Do with that Old 401(k)

By Catherine Buck | August 2, 2024

    Written by: Vincenzo Testa, CPA, CFP®, ECA   When it comes to managing your retirement savings, one critical decision you might face is what to do with your 401(k) when you leave a job. Often, individuals are presented with the option to roll over their 401(k) into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). This…

Why it almost NEVER makes sense to Contribute After Tax Dollars to an IRA

By Catherine Buck | July 25, 2024

Written by: Martin Shields, CFP®, AIF®   In 2024, you can contribute $7,000 annually to a Traditional IRA and if you are 50 and over you can contribute an additional $1,000.  The primary way to contribute to a Traditional IRA is through pre-tax contributions.  Pretax contributions are a powerful way to save for retirement because they…

Q2 2024 Market Update

By Catherine Buck | July 19, 2024

Striking the Right Balance Written by: Ryan Bouchey, Chief Investment Officer Download the Report Here   2024 First Half Update Recently, I’ve been thinking about the word nuance as it relates to the markets given some of the recent volatility we’ve seen these past few weeks. Headlines are an easy way to sell the news, and…

Relationship with money

What is Your Relationship with Money?

By Samantha Masey | July 1, 2024

The four behaviors I see most with individuals and their money. Written by: Ryan Bouchey, CFP ®, CPA Working with clients through the years opens you up to many different experiences. It’s funny, early on in my career I always found myself doing all I could to work on my technical abilities and use “math”…

Unlocking the Value of Independent Financial Advisors

By Samantha Masey | June 18, 2024

Written by: Samantha Masey, CFP®   As the technology for self-managed investment platforms and robo-advisors advances, many people have begun to wonder if the cost of hiring a financial advisor is worth it. To some the fee-only model may not appear to be as affordable as other options, but those same people may be surprised…