Power Up Wealth

You’ve just found out your company is downsizing, and you’re being laid off. Now what? This is a common scenario in the current economic landscape. I’m Sharla Jessop. Today my guest and colleague, Mikal Aune, will talk about the opportunities and consequences of tapping into your retirement accounts.  

Your retirement income can be impacted by so many factors it’s hard to keep track of them all. I’m Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial Services. Today, my friend and colleague Parker Thompson will explain the complexities of income planning in retirement and how to prepare for some of the challenges.  

How will you take advantage of the SECURE Act 2.0? I’m Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial Services. Today Jordan Hadfield, my friend and colleague, will continue part 2 of the SECURE Act 2.0. 

How will you take advantage of the SECURE Act 2.0? I’m Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial Services. Today we will talk about the latest tax law changes and what they mean to you with my friend and colleague, Jordan Hadfield.  

Is inflation finally leveling off? If so, what’s next? I’m Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial. Today my friend and colleague James Derrick will share his thoughts on what we might expect over the next year.

In the final days of 2022, the U.S. government passed the SECURE Act 2.0. There have been a lot of mixed reviews, but overall there is an incredible amount of flexibility that comes to all of us because of this new law. I’m James Derrick, and today we’re going to talk about SECURE Act 2.0. I have Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial Services, here with me to discuss it.

Social Security benefits are about to rise at a historic rate. I am James Derrick, and joining me today is our President Sharla Jessop.

Everyone likes to save money. This is especially true for seniors when it comes to taxes. I’m Sharla Jessop, and today we will dive deeper into a valuable tax planning strategy with my friend and colleague, Jordan Hadfield.

Americans are coming off a cash high. Through the pandemic, they received stimulus money and socked a good portion away. But times are changing. I’m Sharla Jessop, and today my guest and long-time colleague, James Derrick, will discuss how Americans are doing.

Inflation is at 40-year highs, and it has a massive impact on everyone, especially retired Americans. I’m James Derrick, and today my guest is Sharla Jessop. She’s going to teach us about the impact of inflation on Social Security benefits and retirees.

Timing the Market and Time in the Market are completely different, one can lead to unexpected consequences. I’m Sharla Jessop, today Parker Thompson will explain the differences and which one can help investors find success. 

Tax-Loss harvesting is one way to make lemonade out of lemons. I’m Sharla Jessop, and today my guest and colleague Mikal Aune will explain the benefits of this valuable tax planning strategy.

Inflation is hitting everyone from all directions. I’m Sharla Jessop, today my guest Parker Thompson will share ideas to help inflation-proof your spending habits.

Some parts of the economic cycle can be extremely painful – financially speaking. I’m Sharla Jessop, today my guest colleague James Derrick will share his insight on what we might expect from the next stage of the economic cycle.

Preparing for retirement is best accomplished with strategic planning. I’m Sharla Jessop, today my friend and colleague, Jordan Hadfield, will explain some of the factors that must be considered when creating a plan and how preparing for retirement can be compared to a game of chess.

Preparing for the unexpected can help you build a secure financial foundation. I’m Shane Thomas, guest host of the Power Up Wealth podcast. Today, Sharla Jessop will provide tips to weather financial storms.

Inflation numbers are out, and the bottom line is startling. I'm Sharla Jessop. And today my guest and colleague James Derrick will dive into the numbers and what we can expect looking forward.

Holding company stock in your 401k may create some advantages. I’m Sharla Jessop. Today, my friend and colleague, Mikal Aune, will share a little know strategy with some big advantages.

Recessions and bear markets can be emotionally trying. The way we react can be vital to our financial success. I’m Sharla Jessop. Today, my guest and colleague, Jordan Hadfield, will provide winning reactions to recessions and bear markets.

The market has experienced a rollercoaster trend this year. Just when you think it’s headed up, it begins another downward trend. Is this a good time to invest? I’m James Derrick. Today we will find out as I interview my guest, Sharla Jessop.

The Federal Reserve has over 400 Ph. D. Economists trying to drive the $25 Trillion U.S. economy. Find out why they may be driving blindfolded with my colleague and guest James Derrick. 

Inflation has often been called the silent killer, but in 2022 that no longer seems to be the case. Today we are going to talk about inflation with our guest and expert Mikal Aune. 

Who needs life insurance? How do you decide which kind to buy and how much do you pay? James Derrick talks about life insurance with our guest and expert Jordan Hadfield. 

Are you going to run out of money in retirement? In today's episode, Sharla Jessop talks about the fear of outliving your money with our guest and expert Mikal Aune. 

Americans are living longer than previous generations, but retirement ages don’t reflect this. Are Americans making massive mistakes with the crucial decision to retire? James Derrick is joined by our usual host, Sharla Jessop, to discuss what the numbers teach us, why people retire so early, and how we should really be planning our own retirement?