Category: Women and Investing

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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Home Stock Syndrome™: Why Smart Women Hold Too Much Company Stock — and How to Break Free

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Introduction Most of us don’t think twice about trimming down concentrated positions…

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Staying Resilient in a Volatile Market: What Women Investors Need to Know

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Market Volatility: What’s Happening & Why It Matters In recent months, financial…

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Can You Retire Comfortably and Pay for Your Children’s Education?

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Life can feel like a constant juggling act as a Gen X….

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