Category: Behavioral Finance & Smart Money Decisions

2026 Tax and Financial Planning Numbers: A Practical Guide for the New Year

Think of this as a simple guide you can keep nearby as you organize your finances for the…
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Tidy Up Your Finances: A One-Hour Money Cleanup Checklist for Busy Women

You don’t need a weekend retreat or a perfectly color-coded spreadsheet to feel more in control of your…
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Scarcity vs. Security: What’s Actually Holding You Back from Feeling Financially Free?

Many high-achieving women feel financially “stuck,” even when the numbers on paper tell a different story. The issue…
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Use These 6 Tips to Close the Year with Financial Clarity (And Strategy)

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® As the year begins to wind down, it’s natural to pause and…

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Tracking Your Financial Health: 5 Numbers Every Woman Should Know (Even If You’re Not a Spreadsheet Person)

You don’t need to be a spreadsheet person to understand your financial health; just keep an eye on…
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5 Behavioral Biases That Could Be Sabotaging Your Financial Plan (And How to Change Them)

Money is emotional. That’s why financial decisions can be trickier than expected, even for women who are accomplished,…
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Are You on Track for the Life You Want? Making the Most of Your Peak Earning Years

Key Points: You’ve worked hard to get here. You’re earning more than you ever have before. And yet,…

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What to Do with a Windfall: RSU Vesting, Bonus Season, and Big Raises

With a clear, intentional plan, your windfall can create greater freedom, reduce stress, and move you closer to…
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Money When You’re a First-Generation Wealth Builder

Raising kids with more than you had is a goal many of us work toward—but once we get…
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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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