The MPowered Finance Podcast with Sid Misra, CFP®

Your child is now considered an adult in the eyes of the law and is attending school away from you. This presents some challenges because they are no longer considered a minor under your protection and even control. What documents should you have in place to make sure you can still take care of them in case something happens? Check out my website: https://www.sidmisra.net/ Connect with me on Linke...

In my "Ask a Financial Advisor" series, I answer questions sent in by my clients and listeners.  This particular question is very relevant to the current market conditions and volatility we are all experiencing. “I keep seeing in the news that we are headed for a recession, if not already in one right now.  It may be too late now, but in preparation for the next inevitable downturn, what...

In my "Ask a Financial Advisor" series, I answer questions sent in by my clients and viewers.  Here is a common question we have been receiving: “The value of my house has gone up significantly due to the increased demand we see all across the country and more specifically, my area. My question is this:  Because we don’t have much in the way of investments, should we borrow money from th...

Changed jobs recently?  Thinking about changing your job? This is actually a great way for employees to find jobs with higher pay and better benefits. But what do you do with your old company retirement plan? Do you even have options and if so, what are they? Tune into this episode to find out! Visit my website Connect with me on LinkedIn Check out my YouTube Channel

The ability to retire and live the life we want to live, not the life we have to live, comes from proper planning and execution.  Because time is limited, it is extremely important for those age 50+ and nearing retirement age to be able to answer what I feel are the 3 Most Important Retirement Questions. Tune into this episode as I explain the 3 questions, why they are important, and what to consi...

What do you own and why do you own it?  It’s a simple question that we should all be able to answer when it comes to our investment choices.  Yet for most investors, it’s a question they do not have an answer for and more often than not, have not even thought about.   Many investors have no real idea how their money is currently invested or more importantly, how to invest based on their needs and...

Would you consider withdrawing from your retirement savings to help pay for your child’s education? That was the question I asked on a LinkedIn poll last month.  The poll, which lasted two weeks long, received over 900 votes and had more than 150 comments.  Join me as I discuss the results and dive into the explanations left by those who commented.   Education planning like financial planning has...

Money is a tool that empowers us to live life on our own terms.  The wealthy and financially free understand this.  Do you? The MPowered Finance Podcast was created to help you better understand the financial system, so that you can use it to your advantage.  In this new series, "Ask a Financial Advisor", I will answer listener/viewer/reader questions with the hope that it will help you...

We all pay into Social Security but do we really understand how it works?   Do we know how to maximize our benefits to get the most out of this income program? Unfortunately, most people are hurting their retirements by making costly decisions about Social Security.  These decisions have far-reaching consequences and should not be made without proper understanding.  In this episode, we go over the...

In this latest episode of the MPowered Finance Podcast, I discuss my previous role in financial sales and how it led me to become an independent financial advisor working with my father.   The industry as a whole has a big trust issue and in this episode, I explain why that is.  Please tune in to learn a little more about my backstory and how I became an independent financial advisor.  

In Episode 4 of the podcast, Sid Misra CFP®, discussed one of the most important questions a pre-retiree can ask themselves:  "What is my number?" How much money do I need to live the life that I want, in retirement? In this episode, Sid will go over the process of getting to your number, after you figure it out. You have a destination- what will it take to get there?? Tune in to find ou...

For most parents/guardians, putting their children through college and university is one of the largest expenses they will face.  The costs are only going up while the available aid and help has remained flat. How do you plan for higher education while not breaking the bank? How do you help put your kids through school without adversely affecting your own future? Tune into this episode where I dis...

What is my number? How much money do I need to live the life I want, in retirement? Join Sid Misra, CFP® as he dives into one of the most important questions that pre-retirees NEED to be able to answer.   Without figuring out your number and what you need to accomplish, you are flying blind in the journey to a secure retirement. Figure out your number, today!

You've most likely heard of Bitcoin; the digital currency changing our idea of how money can be used and controlled How about NFT's?  Those Non-Fungible Tokens that are now all over the news?   Both are possible because of Blockchain- A new technology that will change how we use and store data Tune into this episode where Sid Misra, CFP explains what blockchain is, how it works, and what...

What is the most overlooked and underrated factor in building wealth? It's not what you think. No, it's not some sexy investment you see on tv or read about online. It's not an investment strategy or even a philosophy. It is something more foundational and fundamental. Tune in to find out! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Thank you!

What's going on with Gamestop and why is Wall St mad? Join host Sid Misra, CFP® as he explains short selling, short squeezes, and why all this is happening. Please subscribe and leave a review! Thank you