Donald E. Bouchard, MBA, ATP, LUTCF
Financial Advisor and Accredited Tax Preparer
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Helpful Content
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
How Insurance Deductibles Work
Knowing how insurance deductibles work can help you save money.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
Medicare Advantage 101
Overview of Medicare Advantage, what’s in them, special rules, and more.
Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List
This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.
Problems with Probate
Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.
Risk Perspective
Is it possible to avoid loss? Not entirely, but you can attempt to manage risk.
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
Red Flags for Tax Auditors
Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.
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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.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing
It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.
Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart
Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?
Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance
Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.
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?
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?