Category: Women and Investing

SIPC Insurance: What It Is and How It Protects Your Brokerage Account

By Hazel Secco, CFP® CDFA® | Align Financial Solutions If you keep money in a bank, you’re probably…

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Tax Planning Vs. Tax Filing

Author: Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Estimated reading time: 1 minute Table of contents What is the difference between…

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Roth 401(k) vs Traditional 401(k): The Bracket Math That Actually Decides It

undefined The Roth 401k vs traditional 401k choice usually gets presented as a bet on whether tax rates…

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Here’s Why Asking “Dumb” Money Questions Is Okay (Even If You’re the Breadwinner)

Author: Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Key Points: Being a woman comes with a lot of pressure. We’re expected…

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How to Make the Most of Your Disney Retirement Benefits: A Guide for Women Leaders

About this guide. Align Financial Solutions is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Walt Disney…

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The 7 Best Women and Money Podcasts for 2026

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® As women, our financial literacy statistically falls short in comparison to men….

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Why a Fee-Only Financial Advisor is a Key Partner for Independent Women

Author: Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® 🎧 Prefer to watch or listen? This episode of Align Your Retirement covers…

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Tidy Up Your Finances: A One-Hour Money Cleanup Checklist for Busy Women

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Key Points The end of the year moves at a pace that…

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5 Behavioral Biases That Could Be Sabotaging Your Financial Plan (And How to Change Them)

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Key Points: Money is never just about numbers. If it were, none…

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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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