New Rules Ahead: How to Maximize Your Charitable Impact Before the OBBBA Takes Effect
Starting in 2026, the OBBBA will change the way charitable donations are treated for tax purposes. Here’s what’s coming and what it could mean for you.
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Are You on Track for the Life You Want? Making the Most of Your Peak Earning Years
Key Points: You’ve worked hard to get here. You’re earning more than you ever have before. And yet, the question lingers: Am I making the most of it? If you’re a high-earning woman in tech or pharma, chances are you’re… Read More »Are You on Track for the Life You Want? Making the Most of Your Peak Earning Years
Should You File Jointly or Separately? A Guide to Optimizing Your Tax Situation in Marriage
How you file your taxes as a married couple is more than just checking a box. It can also have a significant impact on your financial life.
Underwater Stock Options: What They Mean for You – And What to Do Next
One of the most common consequences of a market downturn is the emergence of underwater stock options—when your company’s stock price falls below your exercise price.
Building Your Dream Retirement Without Sacrificing Your Children’s Education
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? Honest Answers From a Financial Planner
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
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
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
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
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