Bouchey Blog

Building Your Future: A Guide to Retirement Savings by Age

By Catherine Buck | December 4, 2023

  Written by: Vincenzo Testa, CPA, CFP®   Planning for your golden years is a task that should ideally begin early in your career. In this blog post, we’ll explore how much you should have saved in your employer retirement plan by different age milestones. Keep in mind that these are general guidelines, and individual…

Investing is Hard: The Price of Successful Investing

By Catherine Buck | December 1, 2023

  Written by: Ryan Bouchey, CPA, CFP The Holidays are a time for many things: making memories with family, expressing daily gratitude, and perhaps reflecting on the year gone past. While contemplating various aspects of my life, one crucial element that captures my reflection, aside from my family, is the markets. With December upon us,…

What is a Mega Backdoor Roth and Is it Right for You? 

By Catherine Buck | November 21, 2023

  Written by: Marty Shields, CFP®, AIF®  A mega backdoor Roth is a strategy that allows individual investors to contribute more to a Roth IRA and/or Roth 401(k) than the standard contribution limits.  It can also be beneficial to those who exceed the income phaseout limits for Roth IRA contributions.  The income phaseout amounts for…

Emergency Funds: Why You Need One & How to Build It

By Catherine Buck | November 14, 2023

  Written by: Catherine (Katie) Buck   The basic financial advice for young adults is building an emergency fund to take care of those unexpected medical bills or car repairs and making sure you’re taking advantage of the employer match in your 401(k). However, there is a new behavioral trend towards money, a view shared…

Women Advisor Summit: New York City

By Catherine Buck | November 10, 2023

  Our team attended Investment News’ 2023 “Women Advisor Summit” in Tribeca, New York. The opening keynote speaker Mandy Gilbert addressed inclusive decision making. The panels discussed a myriad of topics pertaining to leadership, authenticity, business growth and navigating tomorrow’s opportunities. They enjoyed networking with a diverse group of women who all share a passion…

2024 Inflation Adjustments: Retirement Plans, Social Security, and Medicare

By Catherine Buck | November 7, 2023

Written by: Nicole Gobel CPA, CDFA   Inflation is not in and of itself negative as we would expect a reasonable increase in all areas over time. Discussions over the last couple years on this topic have often centered around the higher cost of goods, services and housing, and how it has affected the average…

Navigating Student Loans: Repayment Options and Strategies

By Catherine Buck | November 2, 2023

  Written by: Scott Strohecker, EA   Introduction: Entering the world of higher education often means taking on the financial responsibility of student loans. While pursuing education is important for personal and professional growth, managing the repayment of student loans can be a daunting task. Understanding the various repayment options and implementing effective strategies can significantly…