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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

FIRE Retirement

FIRE Retirement

This short, informative article teaches the basics of the FIRE movement.

Raising Healthy Children

Raising Healthy Children

Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.

Managing an Inheritance

Managing an Inheritance

A windfall from a loved one can be both rewarding and complicated.

 

How to Keep Building Wealth When Costs Rise

Rising costs affect all areas of life. Learn how to build a financial strategy to combat inflation.

Retirement Savings in Three Phases of Retirement

It’s vital to think about your retirement in these three key stages, so you can adequately plan for each.

Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards

It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.

Life Insurance Myths: Debunked

Whether you have life insurance through your work or are retired it pays to know the truth about life insurance coverage.

Risk Perspective

Is it possible to avoid loss? Not entirely, but you can attempt to manage risk.

SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview

The second iteration of the SECURE Act brings forward several changes to the world of retirement.

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Rent vs Buy Calculator

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

Monthly Budget

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

Wedding Budget Calculator

Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.

Inflation & Retirement

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

Simple 401k

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

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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Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot

Here are 3 quick tips to keep in mind when buying or leasing your next vehicle.

Timing Your Retirement

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

Bursting the Bubble

Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.

The Fed and How It Got That Way

Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.

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