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.


Michael Ruger - Greenbush Financial Group

Following a 5 year pause, on May 5, 2025, the Department of Education will once again resume collections of defaulted student loans. This may cause family members to try to step in to assist family members at risk of being sent to collections, but these family members also have to be aware of the gift tax rules when making student loan payments on behalf of someone else....

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