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Think Twice Before Using AI For Financial Advice
By Jason LaBarge My path to becoming a financial advisor was largely shaped by watching my grandmother manage her finances after my grandfather passed away unexpectedly. At the time, being young and unsure of how to help made it especially difficult to witness her struggles. That experience ultimately inspired me to pursue a career in…
Long-Term Care: Your Options For Planning
By Jason LaBarge Americans are living longer than ever before, but that longevity comes with financial challenges for retirees. Today, the average American lives to be 78. However, while medical advancements have extended lifespan, the average “health span,” the years lived in good health, is closer to 67 years. That means many individuals spend more than…
Finding A Good Team To Manage Your Comprehensive Financial Plan
By Jason LaBarge | Financial Advisor and President, LaBarge Financial The football playoffs were thrilling, even if the Baltimore Ravens weren’t involved. Their team was injured at times and disjointed during key games down the stretch, which kept them out of the playoffs. From the offense and defense to special teams and the coaching staff,…
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,…
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