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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

Rightsizing for Retirement

Rightsizing for Retirement

What does your home really cost?

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

Retirement Accounts When You Change Your Job

This video explores what to do with retirement accounts when you move on from your job.

What If You Get Audited?

What If You Get Audited?

The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.

 

Tax Strategies for Retirement Account Withdrawals

Retirement accounts come with plenty of benefits, such as tax deductions, and a generally high return on investment.

Global vs. International: What’s the Difference?

International funds invest in non-U.S. markets, while global funds may invest in U.S. stocks alongside non-U.S. stocks.

Money-Saving Tips to Build Wealth

Learn how to build wealth with short- and long-term financial goals, money-saving tips, and tailored investment strategies.

U.S. Personal Savings Rate

What can be learned from the savings rate?

Are Subscriptions Cutting into Your Retirement Savings?

While some subscriptions can enhance your daily routines, they can also sneakily erode your retirement savings.

The Anatomy of an Index

The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.

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IRA Income

Estimate the potential monthly income your IRA balance could generate in retirement.

What Is the Dividend Yield?

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

What's Your MPG?

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

Comparing Investments

Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.

Rent vs Buy Calculator

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

Inflation & Retirement

See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.

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Timing Your Retirement

This short video illustrates the importance of understanding sequence of returns risk.

How Cash Apps Work

Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.

When Markets React

When markets shift, experienced investors stick to their strategy.

Charitable Giving: Smart from the Heart

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

An Arm and a Leg

A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.

The Cycle of Investing

Understanding the cycle of investing may help you avoid easy pitfalls.

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