Financial Planning

Smart Philanthropy

Smart Philanthropy: A Tale of Three Donors

By Samantha Masey | June 13, 2024

Charitable giving is one of the most meaningful ways you can have an impact. This webinar dives into three case studies of charitable giving strategies to maximize an individual’s charitable inclinations while considering financial needs and optimizing tax benefits. Learn more about: Donor Advised Funds Charitable Remainder Trusts Private Foundations Watch the recording below! Play…

Social Security Planning: Understanding and Planning Around Benefit Reductions 

By Catherine Buck | May 20, 2024

    Written By: Catherine (Katie) Buck   We will cover: What is social security? Social Security Planning Benefit Reductions   Social Security The Social Security Bill was signed into law on August 14th, 1935 by Franklin D. Roosevelt. The benefits for retired workers were designed to prevent dependency and entitle retirees to some form of…

Retire on Your Terms

Retire on Your Terms: Planning for Early Retirement

By Samantha Masey | May 15, 2024

Are you or a loved one contemplating early retirement but unsure where to begin? Watch our newest webinar discussing tailored strategies for those pursuing early retirement. Martin Shields, CFP®, AIF® and Samantha Masey, CFP® discuss: What does early retirement look like? When is it a good fit? Strategies to achieve early financial independence. What are…

new parents

7 Financial Tips for New Parents

By Samantha Masey | June 22, 2023

Written by: Samantha Masey, CFP® As soon to be first-time parents, my husband and I are in the middle of preparing for our baby to arrive and all the details that entails. Having a baby is an exciting and joyful time, but we have also encountered some unexpected considerations in preparation for her. These have…

529 plan

6 Strategies for Unused 529 Plan Funds

By Samantha Masey | March 13, 2023

Written by: Samantha Masey, Wealth Advisor 529 plans are a popular choice for parents saving towards their children’s education because of the many benefits the investment plan offers. These plans are used to pay for qualified educational expenses tax-free. This includes higher education expenses of tuition, room and board, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required…

Secure Act 2.0

The SECURE Act 2.0 – What Does It Mean for You?

By Samantha Masey | January 11, 2023

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)…

year-end tax planning

2022 Year-End Tax Planning Webinar

By Samantha Masey | November 30, 2022

Listen to the tax planning team at Bouchey Financial Group as they give their 2022 year-end tax planning recommendations. Join us for a discussion on: Gifting Strategies Maximizing Retirement Contributions Investment Strategies the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 the SECURE Act 2.0 & Inherited IRA Rules