Explore practical financial resources, retirement planning guidance, and real-world strategies designed to help hardworking families make confident financial decisions. From retirement income and tax planning to protecting your legacy and building long-term financial security, these resources are built to simplify complex topics and help you navigate the road ahead with clarity and purpose.
Discover smart strategies to better understand your Social Security benefits and make more informed decisions for your financial future. The Claim Smart: A Modern Guide to Social Security guide offers practical information, up-to-date tips, and simple guidance to help you maximize your benefits with more confidence and clarity.
Prepare for retirement with more organization and peace of mind. The Retirement Readiness Checklist Challenge offers a practical list of important steps to help you assess your financial situation, identify potential gaps in your planning, and build a more secure and stable future.
Understand how to create a financial strategy that will support you throughout your retirement. The guide, Will Your Money Last As Long As You Do?, explores ways to protect your income, manage risks, and plan for a sustainable financial future so you can have more confidence in the next stages of life.
Learn how taxes can impact your retirement income and discover strategies that may help reduce unnecessary tax burdens. Are You Paying Too Much in Taxes in Retirement? provides valuable insights to help you make more informed financial decisions and keep more of your hard-earned money.
Market downturns can create uncertainty during retirement planning. Will a Recession Rob Your Retirement? explores key strategies to help protect your savings, manage financial risks, and prepare for economic changes with greater confidence and peace of mind.
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By submitting your personal information, you consent to be contacted by Cowboys and Cufflinks staff and financial professionals regarding our guides, and your financial strategy for retirement.
By submitting your personal information, you consent to be contacted by Cowboys and Cufflinks staff and financial professionals regarding our guides, and your financial strategy for retirement.
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Jeff Mathies is a retirement strategist, entrepreneur, and host of Cowboys & Cufflinks. After getting his start in the insurance industry in 2003, Jeff founded Mathies Financial Partners in 2008 and has spent years helping families navigate retirement through education, planning, and real-world experience. As a Certified Financial Educator (CFEd®), he is passionate about simplifying financial concepts and helping people make confident decisions for the future.
Based in Pueblo, Colorado, Jeff enjoys ranch life with his wife and their five children. Outside the office and podcast studio, you’ll usually find him mountain biking, hiking, golfing, or spending time with his kids and grandkids.