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?
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Soon: Here’s What You Need to Know Written By Hazel Secco Medicare Open Enrollment is here! This annual window gives Medicare beneficiaries the chance to review and adjust their healthcare coverage to make sure it still… Read More »Medicare Open Enrollment: Your Guide to Optimal Coverage
Understanding Stock Option Vesting: A Guide for Pharma Executives’ Retirement Written by Hazel Secco Do you feel a bit lost when it comes to your stock options? You’re definitely not alone. Navigating stock option vesting can be tricky, but it’s an… Read More »Understanding Stock Option Vesting for Pharma Executives
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
A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Money After a Layoff By Hazel Secco, CFP ®, CDFA ® Losing a job can be an emotionally and financially turbulent experience, leaving you adrift in uncharted waters. This guide will teach you how to… Read More »How to Manage Money After a Layoff