Building Your Dream Retirement Without Sacrificing Your Children’s Education Money shouldn’t force you to choose between your golden years and your children’s future. Yet here we are – 48% of Gen Xers worry about having enough for retirement while carrying… Read More »Building Your Dream Retirement Without Sacrificing Your Children’s Education
Is Long Term Care Insurance Worth It? Written by Hazel Secco, CFP ®, CDFA ® Let’s talk about something that affects many of us and our loved ones—long-term care. The reality is sobering: seven out of ten senior Americans will need long-term… Read More »Is Long Term Care Insurance Worth It? Honest Answers From a Financial Planner
The Truth About Inflation’s Hidden Impact on Retirement Savings Written by Hazel Secco, CFP ®, CDFA ® The harsh truth about inflation and retirement became crystal clear when U.S. inflation hit 8.9 percent in June 2022—the highest jump in almost… Read More »The Truth About Inflation’s Hidden Impact on Retirement Savings
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
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
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
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