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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Index Funds: Traditional and Not-So-Traditional
While all index funds attempt to track the performance of a market index, there are hundreds of indexes and at least two alternate approaches to traditional indexing.
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HOT TOPIC: Pressure at the Pump: Will High Gas Prices Shake the U.S. Economy?
This article looks at why gas is so expensive, what it might take to stop the upward trend, and the potential effect of high gas prices on consumers and the broader economy.
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REITs Offer Income and Diversification
Most broad stock funds contain real estate investment trusts (REITs), but for a more strategic approach, investors can choose from a variety of REIT funds and individual REITs.
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Media Trends: Where Have All the Readers Gone?
The majority of Americans read few books over the last year, while the number of weekly podcast listeners has been rising.
Calculators
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Cash Flow Analysis
This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.
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Roth IRA Conversion
This calculator can help you determine whether you should consider converting to a Roth IRA.
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Cost of Retirement
Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.
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Life Expectancy
Knowing your likely life expectancy is an important factor in making long-term financial plans.