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Matthew J. Bracciante

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Apex, North Carolina 27502

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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 Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

A Bucket Plan to Go with Your Bucket List

Longer, healthier living can put greater stress on retirement assets; the bucket approach may be one answer.

The Anatomy of an Index

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.

First Year of Retirement: What to Expect

First Year of Retirement: What to Expect

Understand the key financial and lifestyle shifts that happen in your first year of retirement.

 

Mastering Mobile Lingo

Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?

5 Benefits of Working in Retirement

Here are 5 reasons why you may consider working through retirement.

Navigating Retirement Pitfalls

Why are they made again and again? Making sense of these errors in judgment.

Red Flags for Tax Auditors

Here are six flags that may make your tax return prime for an IRS audit.

What You Should Do About Insurance Following a Divorce

In the face of divorce, making changes to insurance coverage may be overlooked.

Questions to Ask About Medicare

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

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What Is My Net Worth?

Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.

Social Security Tax Estimator

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

The Power of 401k Catch-Ups

See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.

How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?

See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.

How Compound Interest Works

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

Simple 401k

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

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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.

Surprises

Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

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

18 Years Worth of Days

The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?

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