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Introduction Most of us don’t think twice about trimming down concentrated risk in our portfolios—unless it’s our own company stock. Does this sound familiar? You’re risk-averse everywhere else in your investments, but when it comes to your RSUs, stock options, or ESPPs?… Read More »Home Stock Syndrome™: Why Holding Onto Your Company Stock Might Be Riskier Than You Think
By Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® | Your Partner in Wealth & Freedom Market Volatility: What’s Happening & Why It Matters In recent months, financial markets have been experiencing turbulence, with global events, interest rate changes, and political uncertainty creating a… Read More »Staying Resilient in a Volatile Market: What Women Investors Need to Know
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
How a Financial Advisor Can Simplify Your Estate Planning Process Written by Hazel Secco, CFP ®, CDFA ® Is estate planning one of those things that always seems to fall to the bottom of your to-do list? It’s easy to… Read More »How a Financial Advisor Can Simplify Your Estate Planning Process
The 5 Best Financial Gifts for Children or Grandchildren Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Instead of giving gifts that might end up collecting dust or breaking in a few months, many families… Read More »The 5 Best Holiday Gifts for Grandchildren
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