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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

Facilitate Family Financial Conversations Across Generations

Facilitate Family Financial Conversations Across Generations

Start a discussion with your adult kids about generational family finances. Share your retirement and financial goals.

How Much Home Can I Afford?

How Much Home Can I Afford?

Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.

Long-Term-Care Needs

Long-Term-Care Needs

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

 

Pickleball in Retirement

Learn about the latest sport to sweep the nation with this informative article.

Choosing a Business Structure

Entrepreneurs all face the same question, “Which business structure should I adopt?”

Making a Charitable Gift

Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.

Tax and Investment Strategies: A Retirement Savings Roadmap

These six strategies can help drive the implementation of a robust, comprehensive retirement plan.

The Pros and Cons of an NUA Strategy

Learn the advantages of a Net Unrealized Appreciation strategy with this helpful article.

Value vs. Growth Investing

Among stock-market investors there’s long been a debate between those who favor value and those who favor growth.

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Lifetime of Earnings

Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

What Is the Dividend Yield?

Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.

Emergency Fund Calculator

Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.

How Long Will Your Money Last?

See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.

Monthly Budget

Track your monthly income and expenses to get a clearer view of your cash flow.

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

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Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

Making Your Tax Bracket Work

Have you explored all your options when it comes to managing your taxable income?

From Boats to Brokers

From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.

The Business Cycle

How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?

Stay Safe with a Business Owner's Policy

Learn the advantages of Business Owner's Policies with this highly educational and fun animated video.

Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market

Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.

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