Donald E. Bouchard, MBA, ATP, LUTCF
Financial Advisor and Accredited Tax Preparer
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Helpful Content
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Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
There are common mistakes you can avoid when saving for retirement.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Buying vs. Leasing a Car
Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.
Five Most Overlooked Tax Deductions
Five overlooked tax deductions to help manage your tax bill.
Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person
Business owners may be able to protect themselves from the financial consequences of losing a key employee.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
Silver Sneakers 101
Medicare’s popular program, offering free gym membership and health education.
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.
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How Can I Save a Million Dollars?
See what it takes in monthly contributions and time to reach a million-dollar savings goal.
Historical Inflation
See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
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The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Saving for College 101
Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?
16 Wall Street Cliches in 60 Seconds
Pundits say a lot of things about the markets. Let's see if you can keep up.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Keeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?