Donald E. Bouchard, MBA, ATP, LUTCF
Financial Advisor and Accredited Tax Preparer
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Helpful Content
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Does Your Credit Score Affect Your Insurance Rates?
Your credit score may influence how much you pay for auto and home insurance.
The Cost of Medical Care
Learn about the risks of not having health insurance in this informative article.
Find That Lost Retirement Account
With over 24 million “forgotten” 401(k) accounts, you may be surprised to learn of your unclaimed “found” money.
Insuring Your Second Home
There are unique risks of owning a second home and obtaining the proper coverage may protect you from financial risk.
Preserving the Value of Your Retirement Plan
Learn how to combat economic uncertainty, market volatility, and rising costs when shaping your retirement plan.
How to Make the Tax Code Work for You
When you take the time to learn more about how it works, you may be able to put the tax code to work for you.
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Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
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When Do You Need a Will?
When do you need a will? The answer is easy: Right Now.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.