Donald E. Bouchard, MBA, ATP, LUTCF
Financial Advisor and Accredited Tax Preparer
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Helpful Content
Understanding Homeowner’s Insurance
Purchasing homeowners insurance is critical for protecting your home.
Donating Art: Taxation Abstraction
The tax rules that govern donating art are complex and confusing. Take a closer look.
Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family
Here are 4 great, and sometimes unexpected, places to raise a family.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
Teen Drinking and Your Liability
Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.
Protection Against Uninsured Drivers
You’re hit by an uninsured driver. Now what? Are you protected against financial losses?
Important Birthdays Over 50
Here's a look at several birthdays and “half-birthdays” that have implications regarding your retirement income.
What’s Your Investment IQ?
You make decisions for your portfolio, but how much do you really know about the products you buy? Try this quiz
Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick?
When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.
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Federal Income Tax
Use this calculator to estimate your income tax liability along with average and marginal tax rates.
Home Mortgage Deduction
Use this calculator to assess the potential benefits of a home mortgage deduction.
Disability Income
This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
Protecting Those Who Matter Most
The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.
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Jane Bond: Decoding Diversification
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, discovering how bonds diversify a portfolio.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Retiring the 4% Rule
A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.
An Arm and a Leg
A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don’t let it be more painful than it has to be.
No Cash, No Checks, No Problem
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.