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“I hate Maryland.” This is a statement I hear frequently from my clients. As some of you already know, I’m from the great state of South...
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- Apr 5
- 3 min
What Does The Ukraine Dilemma Mean For Our Economy?
By Jason LaBarge l Financial Advisor and President, LaBarge Financial Let’s talk about Ukraine. A few nights ago, I watched a television...
- Mar 4
- 3 min
What The Changing Market Means For You
There is an old expression on Wall Street that says, “Buy on the rumor and sell on the news.” I can’t think of a better example than this...
- Jan 25
- 4 min
Five Steps To Take 2022 By Storm
I have never been one to have a New Year’s resolution. I never felt the need because statistics show that 80% of New Year’s resolutions...
- Jan 25
- 3 min
Closing The Year With Biden’s Infrastructure Deal
I’m so tired of politics. Aside from COVID, it seems to me that 2021 was dominated by political talk and I’m tired of it. Unfortunately,...
- Nov 4, 2021
- 3 min
The Largest COLA Increase In 40 Years
America just got a raise. People who know me know that my grandmother, Marcella, meant the world to me. She is a big reason why I went...
- Sep 8, 2021
- 4 min
The October Surprise
Those who follow politics closely will undoubtedly recognize the term “October surprise.” Perhaps some of you remember the George W. Bush...
- Aug 10, 2021
- 3 min
A 2021 Mid-Year Review
The classic phrase, “That’ll be a tough act to follow” is undoubtedly what the year 2021 would say about 2020. The year 2020 was one to...
- Jul 1, 2021
- 3 min
Should You Be Worried About Inflation?
We had quite the year in 2020. Masks, social distancing, and TikTok dominated many of the headlines. In 2021, we are still feeling the...
- Jun 1, 2021
- 3 min
Understanding Cryptocurrency
The world was shaken when this past week Elon Musk decided to change course and no longer accept Bitcoin as payment for products from his...
- May 4, 2021
- 3 min
Deciphering Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
When Governor Larry Hogan announced his budget plan for 2020, he had no idea what was to come of that year. Maryland had a projected...
- Apr 6, 2021
- 4 min
How The Stimulus Will Affect You
On March 11, President Joe Biden passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) totaling $1.9 trillion in coronavirus-related relief....
- Mar 9, 2021
- 4 min
Market Breakdown: Reddit Vs. Wall Street
What a crazy last month. Jeff Bezos is stepping down from one of the country’s largest companies and there was a significant story...
- Jan 19, 2021
- 3 min
Why Now Is The Best Time To Consider A Roth IRA
It’s 2021. How good does it feel to say that? I don’t think there has ever been a year that everyone has wanted to end so badly. After...
- Nov 18, 2020
- 3 min
Building Your Financial Plan: One Thing You Can Control During An Election Year
After 60 million pre-election day votes, and a combined $1 billion spent on advertising by both campaigns, we can finally put the...
- Jul 8, 2019
- 3 min
Why You Need PLAYchecks in Retirement
Summer’s finally here, and it’s beautiful in Maryland. There are so many things you can add to your Summer Bucket List such as sailing on...
- Mar 6, 2019
- 4 min
What to Do with Your Old 401ks
You’ve accepted a new job, congratulations! It’s all excitement and fun, until you realize you have decisions to make regarding your...
- Oct 29, 2018
- 4 min
Pay Yourself First When Planning for Retirement
My father is the best man I know. He was the type of father who led by example. He was not the person to constantly tell me what to do or...
- Aug 24, 2018
- 3 min
How to Actively Plan to Live Within Your Means in Retirement (so You Don’t Run Out of Money)
As a financial advisor, I see people from all different backgrounds with different levels of net worth and goals. In fact, it’s one of...
- Jul 17, 2018
- 4 min
Wealthy and Healthy: A Powerful Combination in Retirement
Last month we talked about the 6 F’s of Retirement Planning – faith, family and friends, fitness, finances, fun and finality. The focus...