Bonnie S. Laffie, CLU,ChFC,CLTC
Providing Professional Assistance to Help Secure Your Financial Future
My name is Bonnie S. Laffie. Welcome to my Web site.
As a financial professional I am dedicated to helping secure your financial future so you can focus on what matters to you today. Our comprehensive approach to understanding your needs allows us to build a full financial plan that addresses all of your concerns.
As a consummate professional I feel that education in my field is of the utmost importance which is why I regularly attend industry training and certification programs. I have completed the curriculum and passed the rigorous exams for CLU, ChFC and CLTC.
My academic achievements include:
a B.S. Degree in Economics from Queens College in 1975.
My education, experience and professional affiliations have fostered my practical approach to offering financial products and services to my clients. Through our comprehensive approach we provide personalized solutions for you. We bring clarity to complex, ongoing challenges through a long term relationship and a plan tailored to your needs. Our goal is to help you secure the financial futures of you and your loved ones. Maintaining a strong sense of community and a solid professional foundation are very important to me.
Thank you for visiting my website.
Newsletters
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Much Ado About RMDs
This article provides an overview of the changes the SECURE 2.0 Act made and a brief explanation of how to calculate required minimum distributions from tax-advantaged retirement accounts.
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Beware of These Life Insurance Beneficiary Mistakes
Naming a life insurance policy’s beneficiaries should be a relatively simple task, but there are some situations that can lead to unintended and adverse consequences.
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New RMD Rules Give Retirement Savings More Time to Grow
This article explains the rules for required minimum distribution from tax-deferred retirement accounts with an emphasis on the new provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act.
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Setting a Retirement Savings Goal
Only 51% of workers or their spouses have tried to estimate the savings they would need to live comfortably in retirement. This article offers a simple worksheet to help calculate a savings target.
Calculators
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Impact of Inflation
Estimate the future cost of an item based on today’s prices and the rate of inflation you expect.
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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
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Lifetime Earnings
This calculator is designed to help you attach a dollar figure to your life’s work.
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Roth IRA Conversion
This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.