Michael A. Bonanno's Loose Change Newsletter

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Phone: 518-438-1835

Website: www.bonannofinancialadvisors.com

September/October 2026

Building a Bond Ladder

Bonds can diversify* your portfolio and provide steady income. To add stability, consider a bond fund ladder, an investment strategy that allocates funds across multiple bond funds with different maturities. This approach lets you benefit from changing interest rates over time, reducing interest rate risk and boosting income potential.

Protecting Fido, Too

Many pet owners overlook the financial risks of pets. Pets, like humans, can face unexpected illnesses or accidents that require costly veterinary care.

Life Insurance: You Have Options

Life insurance* proceeds can provide a financial lifeline for loved ones if something happens to you. The type of policy you choose may depend on how long you'll need coverage and the policy's cost.

Understanding Beneficiary Designations

Your will is an important document for passing assets to loved ones upon your death, but it doesn't cover everything. Life insurance proceeds, retirement accounts, annuities and similar accounts pass through beneficiary designations and are not governed by your will.

Adopt Healthy Money Habits

If your family saved responsibly for the things they wanted to buy, chances are you will, too. But if your family squandered money and never saved, their bad money habits may be influencing how you handle your finances. Make sure you're practicing good money habits like the ones below.

By The Numbers: AI & Emerging Threats

While Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a useful tool for individuals and businesses, it has also introduced more cybersecurity threats and attacks, according to the CrowdStrike 2026 Global Threat Report. Review the numbers and assess your AI security.

Have You Heard of Deed Theft?

Deed theft is a form of identity theft that targets your residence, second home, or other property.

Timeless Investing Strategies for Any Market

It may be hard not to throw in the towel when the markets aren't performing well. And it's just as hard to imagine the markets will ever lose value when stock prices soar. But because no one controls market behavior, you'll want to devise a plan to stay invested no matter what the markets do.

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