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Start 2015 Planning for the Future

By Samantha Masey | January 3, 2015

Written by Martin X. Shields For all of our clients we act as their Personal CFO providing guidance on a wide range of financial planning matter they may face in their life.  Although the areas we counsel our clients in can vary widely depending upon their circumstance, the most common need is retirement planning.  Many…

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A Rising Interest Rate Environment – Friend or Foe of the Stock Market

By Samantha Masey | December 12, 2014

Written by: Martin X. Shields Given the recent strength in the labor markets and the continuation of slow but steady growth in the economy, the question pertaining to the Federal Reserve Bank for 2015 is whether they will begin raising interest rates. The general consensus is that unless something dramatic changes, they will most likely…

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Happy Holidays from Bouchey Financial Group, Ltd.

By Samantha Masey | November 25, 2014

We are lucky to have such a beautiful building to come to work to every day and we are thrilled to share some pictures with you of the holiday decorations that fill the hallways and offices this time of year.

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Guidelines for Charitable Giving‏

By Samantha Masey | November 22, 2014

Written by: Martin X. Shields At the end of the year many individuals and families finalize their charitable giving for the year.  In many cases this can be a sizable amount of money relative to their income and net worth so it is very important that some guideline are followed to make sure the dollars…

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2014 Tax Changes Individuals Should be Aware Of

By Samantha Masey | November 14, 2014

Written by: Ryan Bouchey   It’s amazing to think that the less work Congress does, the better off we are. But this is exactly how 2014 has played out thus far compared to 2013. With 2014 being an election year, most Congressmen and women were on the road campaigning rather than disagreeing in Washington. While…

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Annual IRS and SSA Adjustments

By Samantha Masey | October 31, 2014

Written by: Martin Shields Every year in October the Social Security Administration (SSA) comes out with the cost of living adjustments in Social Security benefits and the IRS comes out with updated retirement plan benefit limit. Both of these announcements become effective on January 1 of the following year. For 2015, Social Security beneficiaries will…

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Bouchey Group of Companies one of Albany Business Review’s Best Places to Work

By Samantha Masey | October 29, 2014

  Bouchey Group of Companies was named one of the Albany Business Review’s Best Places to Work for the 4th time! Read more about the honor and see the other companies being honored by clicking