Investment Advice

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…

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…

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Ask the Experts at Bouchey Financial Group: The Fed, Stocks and Bonds

By Samantha Masey | August 1, 2022

As seen in The Saratogian The Fed met this week and as expected, they hiked interest rates by 0.75%. I believe this was already baked into the cake, as they say. The Fed was late to this party and should have begun hiking rates last year but is now committed to fighting inflation as best…

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Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket

By Samantha Masey | May 31, 2022

Is the Saying True? Written by: Nicole Gobel, CPA – Wealth Advisor & Tax Planner We’ve all heard this advice countless times throughout our lives from parents, trusted friends or our own internal voices attempting to keep us from experiencing failure. But what does not having all your eggs in one basket look like when…

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Webinar Recording: Q1 2022 Market and Economic Update

By Samantha Masey | April 20, 2022

After strong market volatility in the first quarter, the BFG investment team will provide guidance on what to expect with the markets and the economy with the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, higher inflation readings and the war in Ukraine. Listen to Steve, Marty and Paolo discuss these important topics.

Steven Bouchey On Capital Tonight

By drawpub | March 25, 2009

This past Wednesday, Steven was invited to provide financial advice for viewers of Capital Tonight through Capital News 9. Capital Tonight – 03.18.2009 During this Capital Tonight call in, he tackles topics such as how to invest, and what to do if you have lost your retirement savings this past year.