Category: Tax Planning and Optimization

Understanding AMT: What Women Leaders with ISOs Need to Know

It’s exciting to see more women building wealth through ownership, not just income. But with that opportunity comes…

New Rules Ahead: How to Maximize Your Charitable Impact Before the OBBBA Takes Effect

Starting in 2026, the OBBBA will change the way charitable donations are treated for tax purposes. Here’s what’s…

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,…

Should You Take That Next Role? A Financial Checklist for Career Moves

If you’re a woman in leadership, especially in fast-paced fields like tech or pharma, a career move is…

Should You File Jointly or Separately? A Guide to Optimizing Your Tax Situation in Marriage

How you file your taxes as a married couple is more than just checking a box. It can…

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…

Should You Sell or Hold? Crafting a Plan for Vested RSUs

RSUs can be a valuable form of compensation, especially in industries like tech and pharma, but they also…

Tax Season Is Over – Now the Real Planning Begins: A Month-by-Month Guide for High-Earning Women in Leadership

Tax season may be behind us, but for high-earning women in leadership, the real opportunity to take control…

How to Understand Capital Losses: A Simple Guide

How to Understand Capital Losses: A Simple Guide Written by Hazel Secco, CFP ®, CDFA ® That uneasy…

Last-Minute Year-End Tax Moves to Help Maximize Your Savings

Last-Minute Year-End Tax Moves to Help Maximize Your Savings Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® With the year…