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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

The Cost of Medical Care

The Cost of Medical Care

Learn about the risks of not having health insurance in this informative article.

TIPS for Inflation

TIPS for Inflation

If you are concerned about inflation and expect short-term interest rates may increase, TIPS could be worth considering.

Retiring the 4% Rule

Retiring the 4% Rule

A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

 

A Primer on Dividends

A company's profits can be reinvested or paid out to the company’s shareholders as “dividends."

How Will the Economy React to AI?

What do concerns or uncertainty about AI mean for your future and your financial strategy?

The Big Pause

This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.

Building a Solid Financial Foundation

Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.

Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs

How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.

When Does Your Personal Car Become a Commercial Vehicle?

At what point can you call a personal vehicle commercial?

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College Savings

See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.

Estimate Your RMD

Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.

How Much Home Can I Afford?

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

What Is My Net Worth?

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

Inflation & Retirement

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

How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?

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

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Should You Tap Retirement Savings to Fund College?

There are three things to consider before dipping into retirement savings to pay for college.

Coaches

Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.

Your DNA Test

A Detailed Needs Analysis (DNA) can be a simple way to care for loved ones, no matter what the future may hold.

Top 5 Things to Tell Your Financial Pro

Here are the top 5 things your team may want to hear.

The Business Cycle

How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?

Bursting the Bubble

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

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