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As the year winds down, financial advisor ALEX LaBRUNERIE, LaBrunerie Financial, says it's important to take into consideration *now* any charitable contributions you might want to make direct from your required minimum distribution in order to avoid paying taxes on it. Alex also shares his thoughts on online bank savings accounts. October 30, 2023
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People are living longer these days, and while that's most definitely a good thing (depending on quality of life), living well into your nineties can also put a strain on your pocketbook. Financial advisor ALEX LaBRUNERIE, LaBrunerie Financial, is here with some ideas to help you stretch that dollar for many years to come. September 28, 2023
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Earlier this month, the U.S. credit rating was downgraded to AA+ (from AAA) for only the second time in history. Financial advisor ALEX LaBRUNERIE, LaBrunerie Financial, says the impact of the lower score affects everyone: "if you think about it, why would you want to loan an entity, be it you or me - or this case the government - money...if they're threatening to default." August 21, 2023
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After the Supreme Court revoked the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program last month, a lot of young families may be looking for answers when those payments come due again starting September 1st. Financial advisor ALEX LaBRUNERIE and his team at LaBrunerie Financial are here to help with several upcoming (short!) seminars that are free to attend. July 25, 2023
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From saving early for college to estate planning, we're covering a lot of ground with LaBrunerie Financial partner LESLIE WILBERS on today's show! May 29, 2023
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The month of April means Wall Street officially has one quarter under its belt this year and - according to financial advisor ALEX LaBRUNERIE, LaBrunerie Financial - it was a good one! Find out if this means you can finally start looking at those statements again. Alex also touches on the topic of property insurance during storm season. April 21, 2023
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The team at LaBrunerie Financial take their Oscar picks very seriously. That's because sometimes the Best Picture winner - the name of the film - is a direct reflection of the state of the current stock market. (Pressure, indeed: this year's winner was 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'!) Financial advisor ALEX LaBRUNERIE touches a bit on that, and also on the recent bank failures and what that means to you and me. March 30, 2023
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To most, when you think of a portrait, you think of a photograph of a person; at LaBrunerie Financial, a portrait is a financial plan that represents the past, present and potential future: "it's what Ferd started in the industry with" in 1966. Guest: LESLIE WILBERS, firm partner February 27, 2023
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Just before the holidays, Congress passed a "major, ominous bill" that contains a few "goodies," like positive changes to the MOST 529 College Savings Plan and a new number to be on the look out for if you're approaching retirement. Guest: ALEX LaBRUNERIE, LaBrunerie Financial January 30, 2023
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When it comes to making financial New Year's resolutions, financial advisor ALEX LaBRUNERIE, LaBrunerie Financial, suggests taking it one month at a time: "just get to February!" As the end of the year approaches, Alex has some advice for those who are self-employed before the clock strikes midnight on 12/31. December 26, 2022