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Leon LaBrecque, JD, CPA, CFP®, CFA

Managing partner of LJPR independent advisory firm
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2013 Economic Outlook: Austerity Lite, Austerity Regular, or Austerity Stout

For 2013, a theme of Austerity is clearly emerging. Our Economic Outlook looks at three versions of austerity and the probable consequences for the New Year.

Gauging the Fiscal Cliff

We have created a chart that is easy to understand and gives a concise explanation of the Fiscal Cliff.

Complimentary Seminar: Charitable Giving and Defensive Positioning

The Community Foundation of Greater Rochester is presenting: The Fiscal Cliff: A Case for Charitable Giving and Defensive Positioning, September 27th, from 7:30am – 9:00am.

Sailing Off the Edge of 2012: Europe, Iran, and the Fiscal Cliff’s Effect as the Biggest Tax Increase, Spending Cuts in 100 years

It’s possible we have a triad of storms for the remainder of 2012, with the ‘storm of the century’ hitting on the exact dates of December 31, 2012, and January 1, 2013.

Complimentary Ford Lump Sum Seminars - LJPR, LLC

This seminar series targets key areas where we can assist in the analysis of the many individual decisions Ford Retirees are facing with the lump sum offer they have received.

Well, We Have a Health Care Bill: Now What?

The Supreme Court declared the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) constitutional by a 5-4 margin. The ruling now sets the law in motion and has a range of implications.

Business

GM Offers New Lump Sum Payment Option to Retirees

On June 1, General Motors announced a plan to reduce its pension liability by an expected 26 Billion dollars.

Ford Lump Sums and the Possibility of Adverse Selection

Ford’s latest Retiree Lump Sum Buyout Offer could actually increase liabilities to Ford, at least on a relative basis – here's why.

Business

It’s Like Déjà-vu, All Over Again

Funny how sometimes you can see weird patterns emerging. Our version of the year and the implications of things such as the Bush Tax cuts expiring and other such things converging.

Politics

A Modest Proposal for Congress (and the President): Eat Your Own Cooking

Since it is inaction on the part of Congress and the President that is creating this mess, I suggest the following.