Donald E. Bouchard, MBA, ATP, LUTCF
Financial Advisor and Accredited Tax Preparer
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Helpful Content
Social Security Benefits: How Much Will I Receive
Calculating your potential Social Security benefit is a three-step process.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
How to Talk with Family About Retirement and Financial Plans
Learn how to talk with family about retirement and finances in ways that build clarity, alignment, and understanding.
Prepare for Unexpected Expenses in Retirement
Learn how to safeguard your retirement from hidden costs and surprises with helpful tips and retirement planning strategies.
Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities
Looking forward to retirement? It's critical to understand the difference between immediate and deferred annuities.
Critical Estate Documents
Sound estate management includes creating financial and healthcare documents. Here's an inside look.
Family Conversations on Retirement, Legacy, and Finances
Practical guidance for discussing retirement plans, support, and financial values with family before transitions occur.
You Would Rather Be...
Are you a thrill seeker, or content to relax in the backyard? Use this flowchart to find out more about your risk tolerance.
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How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
IRA Income
Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.
What Rate Would I Need to Earn on My Savings?
Work backwards from your savings goal to find the rate of return you'd need to get there.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
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What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?
There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.