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Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

I'm Michael Ruger, CFP®, Managing Partner of Greenbush Financial Group—an independent registered investment advisory firm based in Albany, NY. Our firm manages over $500 million in client assets and provides fee-based financial planning, investment management, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and retirement planning services for clients in the Albany region and virtually across the U.S.

On this channel, I share the same tax strategies, financial planning strategies, investment insights, and retirement planning guidance we deliver to our clients every day. My goal is to help individuals avoid costly financial mistakes, understand their planning opportunities, and build long-term financial stability using clear, actionable advice grounded in real-world client conversations.

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5:51

The Grandparent 529 Tax Advantage

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Special Considerations When Selling Your House to Your Child

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The 50% Social Security Spousal Benefit Explained: You Can't Have Both

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The Market Rally Continues: Iranian Conflict, Oil Prices, & Inflation

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4:57

Roth 401(k): A New Tax Strategy for High Earners

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5:53

Why Gold Isn’t a Safe Haven

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2:46

The Truth About Tax Extensions and Audits

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Shared 3 weeks ago

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2:38

Tax Deadlines You DON'T Want to Miss

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5:28

Why Private Credit is Flashing Warning Signs

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6:45

IRS Rules for Putting Your Kids on Payroll

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3:17

Investment Strategies That Are Working YTD in 2026

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11:43

Cancel Life Insurance After Retirement?

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4:13

Iran Conflict Could Shake Global Economy

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5:40

The Beneficiary Mistake Families Make

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2:29

Should You Pay Cash for a Car?

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6:33

S-Corp Owners: Special Rules for Retirement Plans

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10:01

How to Remove Excess Roth IRA Contributions Without Paying the 6% IRS Penalty

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Shared 2 months ago

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4:53

Is the Stock Market Overvalued? Look at these 2 Charts!!

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Shared 2 months ago

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5:35

How NYS Retirees Get Medicare Part B & IRMAA Reimbursed | 2026 Process Explained

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Shared 2 months ago

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5:17

The Economic Risks of A.I. Across Major Industires

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16:45

Trump Accounts Explained: The New $5,000 Retirement Account for Kids.

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Shared 2 months ago

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3:40

The Mag 7 Sell Off Explained | Should Investors Worry?

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Social Security Dependent Benefits for Minors

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Will The Gold Rush Continue? Jan 30th, 2026

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Special Tax Considerations in Retirement | IRA's, Social Security, Pensions, & Brokerage Accounts

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 3 months ago

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2026 Greenland Market Update: Economic Risk?

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12:31

New York State Secure Choice Law Explained | Companies Required to Sponsor Retirement Plans in 2026

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Retiring Before 65? How to Bridge the Health Insurance Gap Until Medicare

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Shared 3 months ago

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The Long-Term Care Insurance Problem: Self-Insure vs Medicaid Trust

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How To Correct Missed Required Minimum Distributions | New IRS Penalty Rules Explained

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How Much Money Will You Need to Retire Comfortably?

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Shared 4 months ago

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How Long Will $1 Million Last in Retirement?

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Shared 4 months ago

476 views

3:42

Do Social Security and Pension Payments Automatically Stop After Someone Passes Away?

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Shared 4 months ago

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Planning for Healthcare Costs in Retirement: Why Medicare Isn’t Enough

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Shared 4 months ago

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5 Must-Read Financial Books to Build Wealth and Success at Any Stage of Life

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Shared 5 months ago

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6:35

Will Social Security Be There When You Retire?

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6:10

7 Smart Purchases to Make Before You Retire (Tax & Planning Tips)

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6:20

Surviving Spouse Financial Checklist: 5 Important Action Items

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6:42

How to Protect Yourself from Stock Market Crashes in Retirement

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Shared 6 months ago

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6:20

How the Medicare Income Appeal Works (Form SSA-44 Explained)

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Shared 6 months ago

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6:26

What REALLY Happens When You Die Without a Will?

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Shared 6 months ago

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Putting Your Kids on Payroll: Tax Benefits and Planning Considerations for Business Owners

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 6 months ago

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Sell in May and Go Away is DEAD

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 6 months ago

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6:24

Understanding Self-Employment Tax: A Guide for the Newly Self-Employed

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 7 months ago

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6:50

Behind Closed Doors: How the Fed Makes Interest Rate Decisions - Voting and Non Voting Members

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 7 months ago

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5:23

Should You Withhold Taxes from Your Social Security Benefit?

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Shared 7 months ago

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7:38

Trust Roles Explained Easily: Grantor, Trustee, and Beneficiary

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 7 months ago

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5:42

Do You Pay More Taxes When You Get Married? Watch This Before You File

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 7 months ago

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8:46

401(k) Catch- Up: Maximizing Your Retirement Savings

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 7 months ago

574 views

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Should You Put Your House in a Trust or Gift It? Pros, Cons, and the Smarter Move

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 8 months ago

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8:28

Should Your Investment Strategy Change When You Retire?

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 8 months ago

385 views

7:43

How Do Executive Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans Work?

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 8 months ago

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The New $6,000 Senior Tax Deduction Explained

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 9 months ago

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6:51

Big Beautiful Tax Bill Overhauls Student Loan Repayment Options: End of the SAVE Program

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 9 months ago

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Child Tax Credit Increased Under the Big Beautiful Tax Bill

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 9 months ago

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The HSA 6-Month Rule: What Happens When You Enroll in Medicare at Age 65

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 9 months ago

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4:29

Residential Solar Tax Credit Eliminated in the Big Beautiful Tax Bill: What It Means for Homeowners

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 9 months ago

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Very Few Changes Were Made to HSA Account As A Result of The Big Beautiful Tax Bill

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 9 months ago

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PTET Survives Big Beautiful Tax Bill: Why This Pass-Through Entity Tax Loophole Still Matters

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 9 months ago

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EV Tax Credit Eliminated By The Big Beautiful Tax Bill: What You Need to Know Before Time Runs Out

Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Shared 9 months ago

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