Jackson O'Connell
College Intern - University of New Hampshire 2024
781-431-9777
jackson@balancewealthadvisor.com
Helpful Content
Tax Freedom Day
Assess how many days you'll work to pay your federal tax liability.
Retiring in a Post-Pandemic World
Imagine your ideal post-pandemic retirement with this animated video.
Principles of Preserving Wealth
How federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.
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.
The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks
Building wealth requires protection from the forces of wealth destruction.
Teen Drinking and Your Liability
Drinking may be a “rite of passage” for teens, but when it occurs in your home you may be held responsible for their actions.
Helpful Retirement Strategies for Women
Learn how to address the challenges that women face when planning for retirement.
Inflation & Your Money
It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.
Best-Performing Asset Classes
Bonds may outperform stocks one year only to have stocks rebound the next.
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Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings
Use this calculator to compare the future value of investments with different tax consequences.
Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Use this calculator to estimate your capital gains tax.
What Is My Current Net Worth?
Use this calculator to estimate your net worth by adding up your assets and subtracting your liabilities.
Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)
This calculator compares employee contributions to a Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k).
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Annuity Comparison
This calculator compares a hypothetical fixed annuity with an account where the interest is taxed each year.
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An Inside Look at Retirement Living
A number of questions and concerns need to be addressed to help you better prepare for retirement living.
5 Smart Investing Strategies
There are some smart strategies that may help you pursue your investment objectives
Investment Strategies for Retirement
Investment tools and strategies that can enable you to pursue your retirement goals.
Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies
The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.
5 Smart Investing Principles
Principles that can help create a portfolio designed to pursue investment goals.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Emerging Market Opportunities
What are your options for investing in emerging markets?
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Should You Ever Retire?
A growing number of Americans are pushing back the age at which they plan to retire. Or deciding not to retire at all.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.