Decoding Retirement: A Guide to Account Types, Tax Savings, & Risk Tolerance

Rosemary Bocian, MA, EA, NIC, is a highly experienced American Sign Language interpreter and IRS credentialed Enrolled Agent. She earned her Bachelor’s in ASL Interpretation and a Master’s in Deaf Studies from Gallaudet University. From 2011 to 2020, Rosemary worked fulltime as a freelance ASL interpreter in the D.C. metro area. In 2017 she coauthored The Interpreter’s Quick Guide to Self-Employment, a resource used by interpreter training programs nationwide. Following its release, she also began leading workshops, including the 2019 RID National Conference. That same year, Rosemary initiated a professional transition by earning her EA credential and co-founding Quick Guide Tax, a firm devoted to offering personalized tax and financial services to interpreters and self-employed professionals. Today, drawing on her interpreting background, she specializes in freelance interpreter taxation. As a licensed EA, author, and experienced speaker, Rosemary excels at translating complex tax concepts into clear, accessible guidance, empowering clients to confidently navigate self-employment.