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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

Planning for the Three Stages of Retirement

Planning for the Three Stages of Retirement

Did you know there are three stages to retirement? You should plan for certain changes in lifestyle and spending patterns.

Tips for Improving Your Financial Health into Retirement

Tips for Improving Your Financial Health into Retirement

Here are ten key steps to help improve your financial health and make the most of your retirement years.

Are You in the “Sandwich Generation?"

Are You in the “Sandwich Generation?"

Are you part of the "sandwich generation" that's raising your kids and caring for your parents? These insights are for you.

 

Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees

Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.

Buying vs. Leasing a Car

Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.

When to Self-Insure

Choosing to bear the financial burden of an adverse event is called self-insuring. Do you know what that entails?

Early Lessons for Raising Financially Confident Kids

Simple, everyday strategies to help kids develop healthy money habits and financial confidence over time.

Social Security Fairness Act's New Chapter

Learn how the Social Security Fairness Act boosts benefits for eligible public sector workers and their families.

What is the Value of Your Business?

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

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How Much Home Can I Afford?

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

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.

Credit Card Payoff

Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

Inflation & Retirement

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

Historical Inflation

See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.

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The Richest Man in Babylon

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

Behavioral Finance

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

Timing Your Retirement

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

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

A bucket plan can help you be better prepared for a comfortable retirement.

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.

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