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
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?
Written by Hazel Secco Americans 65 years of age and older face a number of choices when it comes to medicare healthcare coverage. We look at the top considerations. Medicare is available to virtually all U.S. citizens and legal residents… Read More »Medicare Options During Retirement
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?
Using a HSA for Retirement Planning The Triple Tax Benefits: Using HSA for Retirement When planning for retirement, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can be a great tool because they offer multiple tax benefits. HSAs allow pre-tax contributions, tax-free growth, and… Read More »Maximize Your Retirement with HSAs
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
Maximizing Retirement Income with Roth Conversion By Hazel Secco, CFP ®, CDFA ® Retirement planning is arguably one of the most crucial aspects of securing your financial future. As we plan for retirement, questions often arise about whether to contribute to a… Read More »Is a Roth IRA Conversion Right for You?
By Hazel Secco, CFP ®, CDFA ® There’s no getting around the fact that we must pay taxes throughout our lives. Implementing strategies to help control and manage those taxes is a critical component of your overall financial plan. By… Read More »Effective Tax Planning Strategies