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     This is the question that I am asked most often as a Financial Advisor. Unfortunately, it is not the same answer for everyone. A common guideline is that you should aim to replace 70-80% of your annual pre-retirement income. You can replace your pre-retireme...

     We’re coming into the 2023 PGA Championship Tour weekend, where the tournament really starts to get challenging. It’s important to keep in mind that retirement can be a lot like a long, challenging weekend, but if you’re prepared with a plan, it doesn’t have to be. Simi...

     The PGA tour is in full swing in Rochester, NY – even with a frost delay! In the upcoming months, when the weather warms and there’s no frost in sight, most people will be excited to plan golf trips, destination vacations, stay-cations and even home renovati...

     It is a busy and exciting week in Rochester NY, as many people are arriving from out of town for the PGA at Oak Hill and enjoying the events that have been in the planning process for a long time.  When making summer travel plans, questions often co...

     Rochester, NY has a rich history of hosting PGA Tour events, including the famous Rochester International in the late 1950s and early 1960s.  Recently restored, Oak Hill Country Club’s East Course will host its fourth PGA Championship in May 2023.  Nea...

Retiring in a good year is challenging enough. But the 2023 retirement outlook includes a host of other major threats, such as high inflation and rising interest rates. Taken together, these trends have created an uncertain environment that would unnerve even the most careful retirement planners. Bu...

In May, a new type of mortgage is set to hit the market: the 40-year mortgage. This mortgage offers borrowers a longer repayment period, which could result in lower monthly payments compared to traditional 30-year mortgages. While this may sound appealing to some, it's important to carefully conside...

If you're waiting for your tax refund, you may be ready to start an online shopping spree or to make a big purchase, like an 85-inch TV.  Take a moment to think about it. Times are tough and you deserve to treat yourself, but this may also be the time to boost your savings accounts.  Accor...

The past 10 days have been wrought with banking concerns.  The newest casualty of this is Credit Suisse.  For 167 years, Credit Suisse acted as one of the largest banks in Switzerland; Now, it will be acquired by their rival bank UBS.  The banks issues were visible for the past year;...

The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank risks pushing the US Federal Reserve uncomfortably close to the point of having to resolve a financial-stability trauma at the same time as fighting high inflation. The situation could force Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues to c...