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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Fixed Annuities: Retirement Income for Now or Later
Purchasing a fixed annuity shifts the risk for future investment returns to the insurance company and could help create a pension-like income stream for retirement.
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It’s Your Money: Why Not Get Your Withholding Right?
Did you owe money at tax time or receive a large refund? This article discusses the types of situations in which taxpayers should consider adjusting their withholding.
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Bond Yields Are Up, but What Are the Risks?
After years of low yields, bonds are offering higher yields that may be appealing to investors regardless of their risk tolerance. This article provides an overview of bond risks.
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Time to Bulk Up Your Emergency Fund
A financial crisis can strike when least expected, so it’s important to have a sufficient emergency fund. This article offers some suggestions to help increase a fund before it’s needed.
Calculators
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Savings Goals
How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?
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College Funding
Use this calculator to estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.
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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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Taxable Equivalent Yield
Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.