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Home Stock Syndrome™: Why Smart Women Hold Too Much Company Stock — and How to Break Free

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Introduction Most of us don’t think twice about trimming down concentrated positions…

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Staying Resilient in a Volatile Market: What Women Investors Need to Know

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Market Volatility: What’s Happening & Why It Matters In recent months, financial…

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Can You Retire Comfortably and Pay for Your Children’s Education?

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Life can feel like a constant juggling act as a Gen X….

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Is Long Term Care Insurance Worth It? Honest Answers From a Financial Planner

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Let’s talk about something that affects many of us and our loved…

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The Truth About Inflation’s Hidden Impact on Retirement Savings

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® The harsh truth about inflation and retirement became crystal clear when U.S….

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Capital Losses 101: A Simple, Easy-To-Understand Guide

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® That uneasy feeling when you see an investment worth less than what…

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Are Financial Advisors Worth It? Deciding Between Professional Help and DIY

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Does looking at your investment accounts make your stomach churn? That nagging…

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How a Financial Advisor Can Simplify Your Estate Planning Process

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Does estate planning always seem to fall to the bottom of your…

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Retirement Strategies for Single Women Over 50: How to Build Financial Confidence

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Does planning for retirement on your own feel overwhelming? You’re not alone….

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The 5 Best Holiday Gifts for Grandchildren

The 5 Best Financial Gifts for Children or Grandchildren Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Have you started…

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Rewriting Your Money Story: A Guide to Financial Mindset Transformation

Rewriting Your Money Story: A Guide to Financial Mindset Transformation Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Does looking…

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Roth vs Traditional 401k: Which is the Best Choice for Your Retirement?

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Feeling a bit confused about whether to choose Roth or Traditional for…

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