Category: Tax Planning and Strategies

Use These 6 Tips to Close the Year with Financial Clarity (And Strategy)

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® As the year begins to wind down, it’s natural to pause and…

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ISOs and AMT in 2026: What Executives Need to Know

Author: Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Table of Contents The alternative minimum tax (AMT) is a parallel federal tax…

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

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Key Points: Last month, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill…

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Peak Earning Years: Are You Making the Most of Them?

Author: Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Table of Contents You have spent two decades building to this point. The…

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

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Key Points: How you file your taxes as a married couple is…

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What to Do with a Windfall: RSU Vesting, Bonus Season, and Big Raises

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Key Points: When a windfall hits your account—whether from a bonus, a…

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Should I Sell My RSUs When They Vest? When to Sell and When to Hold

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Key Points: Short answer: for most people, the right move is to…

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Capital Losses 101: A Simple, Easy-To-Understand Guide

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® That uneasy feeling when you see an investment worth less than what…

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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…

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Maximize Your Retirement with HSAs

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® The Triple Tax Benefits: Using HSA for Retirement When planning for retirement,…

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