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How The ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Impacts Your Retirement Plan
By Jason LaBarge, Financial Advisor and President of LaBarge Financial Retirement is our expertise at LaBarge Financial, and planning for Social Security plays a significant role in living comfortably in your golden years. This is especially true here in Maryland, where we have an average Social Security check of $2,139, the fifth-highest in the country….
Alternative Investments: Where They Can Fit into Your Investment Portfolio
By Jason LaBarge, Financial Advisor and President of LaBarge Financial I’ve always had a soft spot for gold. My grandpa, Frank LaBarge, was an avid collector of gold coins. His passion dates back to 1933, when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt forced people to sell the majority of their gold back to the government. Grandpa Frank…
Navigating A Volatile Market With A Steady Investment Plan
By Jason LaBarge, Financial Advisor and President of LaBarge Financial How can 10 days cost you over $200,000? The answer might surprise you. 2025 has seen significant volatility in the market, and many feel nervous about their investments. During times of market turmoil, selling your assets which declined in value might feel like a smart…
Is Social Security Under Attack?
Yes, but it always has been. By Jason LaBarge, Financial Advisor and President of LaBarge Financial The year 2025 has seen increasing unease among retirees and working Americans. Already nervous about reports the Social Security trust fund will be exhausted in about a decade, news reports today now frequently center around cuts in Social Security…
Retiring: With or Without a Mortgage?
By Jason LaBarge, Financial Advisor and President of LaBarge Financial My parents owned my childhood home free and clear when they decided to seek a more pleasant climate in Arizona for retirement. Property values there are lower, so they paid cash for their new home. After my Dad passed away, my mother wanted to be…
Your Brain is Screwing Up Your Finances!
By Jason LaBarge, Financial Advisor and President of LaBarge Financial As we work through the first quarter of 2025, we’ve seen extensive market volatility, high prices at stores, fears of an economic downturn and generalized anxiety over what the future will bring. Fear and anxiety are breeding grounds for unfortunate financial decisions. Several months ago,…
What’s Going On With Tariffs?
By Jason LaBarge, Financial Advisor and President of LaBarge Financial Whatever side of the political aisle you favor, you have to admit: President Trump is making waves. Since taking office on January 20, news outlets large and small have struggled to keep up with the flurry of executive orders and policy changes flying from the…
Social Security Fairness Act: What it Means for You
By Jason LaBarge, Financial Advisor and President of LaBarge Financial When President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act on January 5, he finalized a movement that was four decades in the making. Millions of public employees and retirees, including nearly 55,000 Marylanders will see their Social Security benefits increase this year. In short, for…
Chasing Market Trends: The Trouble with Timing
By Jason LaBarge, Financial Advisor and President of LaBarge Financial 2024 was a year of strong growth for many investments. The stock market was up well over 20% and even Bitcoin, which just a few years ago was considered an investment akin to casinos and lottery tickets, rose above $100,000 for the first time shortly…
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