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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

A Path to Serenity and Smart Money Choices

A Path to Serenity and Smart Money Choices

An article about meditation, mindfulness, and financial well-being.

Inflation & Retirement

Inflation & Retirement

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

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Rent vs Buy Calculator

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

 

You Would Rather Be...

Are you a thrill seeker, or content to relax in the backyard? Use this flowchart to find out more about your risk tolerance.

Are You Using the Right Technology?

Discover how the right team & technology boost client success.

Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

Get ready to enjoy America’s national park system with this helpful article.

Is a SEP-IRA Right for Your Business?

For some, the idea of establishing a retirement strategy evokes worries about complicated reporting and administration.

Questions to Ask About Medicare

Take the guesswork out of your IEP or SEP with this helpful article.

Medicare Advantage 101

Overview of Medicare Advantage, what’s in them, special rules, and more.

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Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments

See how switching to bi-weekly mortgage payments could reduce interest and shorten your loan.

Simple 401k

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

Monthly Budget

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

Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator

Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.

Social Security Tax Estimator

Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.

The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do

Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.

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Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities

What is your plan for health care during retirement?

Where Is the Market Headed?

We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"

What You Need to Know About Social Security

Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

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