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"Don Mathieson" Registered Representative with Cetera Financial Specialist

(845) 357-6815

Your Financial Future

Today’s economic environment presents many challenges. But along with these challenges comes opportunities and potential rewards for those who can identify long-term trends.

Whether you’re facing retirement—or looking to better understand certain investment ideas—we can help you address your most pressing money questions.

Our first priority is your overall financial success. We want to learn more about your personal situation, identify your dreams and goals, and understand your tolerance for risk. Long-term relationships that encourage open and honest communication have been the cornerstone of my foundation of success.

Our site is filled with educational videos, articles, presentations, and calculators designed to help you learn more about the world of personal finance. As you search my website, send me a note regarding any questions you may have about any particular investment concepts or products. We'll get back to you quickly with a thoughtful answer.

Helpful Content

Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know

Retiring Earlier Than Expected? What To Know

Retiring earlier than expected can be disheartening. Learn steps that can help you smoothe the road ahead.

New Ways to Give in a New Phase of Life

New Ways to Give in a New Phase of Life

Want to give back without giving up your retirement? Discover new ways to give back in retirement.

Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees

Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees

Do your insurance needs stay the same when the nest empties?

 

Healthcare Costs in Retirement

Without a solid approach, healthcare expenses may add up quickly and potentially alter your spending.

Insurance Needs Assessment: Married With Children

When you’re married and have children, insurance needs will be different.

Counteracting Capital Gains with Tax-Loss Harvesting

You may have heard the phrase "tax-loss harvesting." A financial professional may be able to provide some guidance.

Can I Create a Roth if I’m Over the Income Limit?

Use this article to start conversations about the “backdoor” Roth IRA strategy.

5 Steps Toward Successful Business Exit Planning

An effective succession plan takes years to prepare and implement. Start planning your exit today with these five key steps.

What is the Value of Your Business?

Ascertaining the value of your business is important for a variety of reasons.

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Simple 401k

See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.

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.

Comparing Mortgage Terms

Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.

Taxable vs. Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare how the same contribution grows differently in taxable versus tax-deferred accounts.

What's Your MPG?

Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.

Long-Term-Care Needs

Estimate potential long-term care costs and what coverage may help address them.

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Estate Management 101

A will may be only one of the documents you need—and one factor to consider—when it comes to managing your estate.

Behavioral Finance

An amusing and whimsical look at behavioral finance best practices for investors.

Perception vs. Reality

There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

Investments

You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.

Coaches

Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.

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