Donald E. Bouchard, MBA, ATP, LUTCF
Financial Advisor and Accredited Tax Preparer
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Helpful Content
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
How to Keep Building Wealth When Costs Rise
Rising costs affect all areas of life. Learn how to build a financial strategy to combat inflation.
Keep Your Umbrella Handy
Umbrella liability can be a fairly inexpensive way to help shelter current assets and future income from the unexpected.
The Pros and Cons of an NUA Strategy
Learn the advantages of a Net Unrealized Appreciation strategy with this helpful article.
Capital Gains Tax When Selling Your Home
If your clients are buying or selling a home, use this to help them determine if they qualify for capital gains taxes.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs)
Explaining Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRATs) and their benefit to estate strategy.
Medicare Advantage Plans (Medicare Part C)
Medicare Part C allows you to choose a Medicare Advantage plan. This article will help you decide if it's right for you.
Medicare Advantage 101
Overview of Medicare Advantage, what’s in them, special rules, and more.
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Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.
Long-Term-Care Needs
Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.
Monthly Budget
Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
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From Boats to Brokers
From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
The Business Cycle
How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?
Your DNA Test
A Detailed Needs Analysis (DNA) can be a simple way to care for loved ones, no matter what the future may hold.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?