Donald E. Bouchard, MBA, ATP, LUTCF
Financial Advisor and Accredited Tax Preparer
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Helpful Content
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.
How Financial Professionals Are Compensated
Read this overview to learn how financial advisors are compensated.
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date
Executors can value the estate on the date of death, or on its six-month anniversary —the “Alternate Valuation Date."
What to Expect in Your First Year of Retirement
A visual comparison showing how daily life, income, and routines often shift during the first year of retirement.
Passing Down Financial Values as a Part of Your Legacy
Share money lessons in retirement, update estate plans, and pass down a clear legacy mindset to kids and grandkids.
Monthly Memberships
A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.
Separating the Signal From the Noise
A good professional provides important guidance and insight through the years.
Estate Management Checklist
Is your estate in order? This short quiz may help you assess your overall strategy.
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Credit Card Payoff
Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
Lifetime of Earnings
Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.
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.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
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Social Security: By the Numbers
Here are five facts about Social Security that might surprise you.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.
Bull and Bear Go To Market
Learn about the difference between bulls and bears—markets, that is!
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.