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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

Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart

Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart

Do you have causes that you want to support with donations?

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.

 

Making Cash Flow Count with Tax-Smart Strategies

Discover how managing your cash flow can help you improve your tax situation and move closer to your long-term goals.

Setting Your Family’s Financial Values

Set your family's financial values; cast a vision for the future. Talk to your parents and kids. Discuss all options.

Silver Sneakers 101

Medicare’s popular program, offering free gym membership and health education.

Protection Against Uninsured Drivers

You’re hit by an uninsured driver. Now what? Are you protected against financial losses?

Smart Retirement Habits for Retirement Success and Security

Build financial confidence and a fulfilling, secure retirement with habits that help protect your wealth and lifestyle.

Four Reasons Millennials Need an Estate Strategy

Estate strategies for millennials may sound like less of a concern than retirement, but young adults should prepare now.

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How Compound Interest Works

Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.

Lifetime of Earnings

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

Long-Term-Care Needs

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

Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.

Student Loan Refinance Calculator

Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.

Debt vs. Investment

Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.

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Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?

$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.

The Richest Man in Babylon

In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.

When Special Care Is Needed: The Special Needs Trust

A special needs trust helps care for a special needs child when you’re gone.

The Other Sure Thing

A new LIMRA study shows that 40% of Americans believe the death of a primary wage earner would cause financial challenges.

Investments

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

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