How to Understand Capital Losses: A Simple Guide Written by Hazel Secco, CFP ®, CDFA ® That uneasy feeling when you see an investment worth less than what you paid for it? It’s more common than you think—Nearly 67% of… Read More »How to Understand Capital Losses: A Simple Guide
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 feeling about whether you’re making the right money moves… Read More »Are Financial Advisors Worth It? Deciding Between Professional Help and DIY
How a Financial Advisor Can Simplify Your Estate Planning Process Written by Hazel Secco, CFP ®, CDFA ® Is estate planning one of those things that always seems to fall to the bottom of your to-do list? It’s easy to… Read More »How a Financial Advisor Can Simplify Your Estate Planning Process
The 5 Best Financial Gifts for Children or Grandchildren Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Instead of giving gifts that might end up collecting dust or breaking in a few months, many families… Read More »The 5 Best Holiday Gifts for Grandchildren
Rewriting Your Money Story: A Guide to Financial Mindset Transformation Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Does looking at your bank statements make you feel a little panicked? Or maybe you find yourself avoiding conversations about retirement or investing altogether?… Read More »Rewriting Your Money Story: A Guide to Financial Mindset Transformation
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 your 401k? You’re not alone—this decision trips up even the… Read More »Roth vs Traditional 401k: Which is the Best Choice for Your Retirement?
Navigating Sudden Wealth Syndrome with Confidence Recently Got a Financial Windfall. Now What? Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Receiving an unexpected inheritance can feel like a whirlwind of emotions—overwhelming, exciting, confusing—all at once. And you’re not alone in feeling… Read More »Navigating Sudden Wealth Syndrome with Confidence: Coping with an Unexpected Inheritance
Tax Planning Explained In Plain English By Hazel Secco, CFP ®, CDFA ® Planning for taxes in retirement is not something that intuitively comes to mind when you are looking at your nest egg. People often think about their taxes… Read More »What is Tax Planning Anyway?
Do You Pay Taxes on Social Security? What You Need to Know Navigating the realm of retirement planning brings you face to face with one pivotal question. Do you pay taxes on social security? This question is an essential aspect… Read More »Do You Pay Taxes on Social Security?
A Comprehensive Guide: Financial Planning for Widows Losing a spouse is a devastating event that brings emotional turmoil and practical difficulties. Women typically live longer than men. Hence, navigating their financial implications of such a loss can be overwhelming and… Read More »How To Manage Money After Losing a Spouse