Donald E. Bouchard, MBA, ATP, LUTCF
Financial Advisor and Accredited Tax Preparer
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Helpful Content
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.
Safeguarding Purchasing Power Across Generations
Help protect what your wealth can do now and across generations.
A Brief Guide To Condo Insurance
Important items to consider when purchasing condo insurance.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
A Decision Not Made Is Still a Decision
Investors who put off important investment decisions may face potential consequences to their future financial security.
Tax Deductions You Won't Believe
Here are some examples of deductions from the IRS that were permitted and some that were, uh, too creative.
Retirement Questions That Have Nothing to Do With Money
Things to consider before retirement.
Conquering Retirement Challenges for Women
Looking ahead can help you conquer these unique obstacles.
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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?