Episode 80: 4 Healthy Money Habits For Couples
Power Up Wealth podcast – Episode 80 – 4 Healthy Money Habits For Couples Sharla Jessop 0:00Good or bad, money habits have an impact on marital bliss. I’m Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial...
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Many relationship issues are caused by financial stress. Disagreement about money is one of the top reasons for contention in relationships and divorce. This has led to more couples splitting up...
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Many clients have wondered how to give money to adult children without creating dependence. Financial dependence can be an “addiction that is as serious as dependence on alcohol or drugs.” This becomes...
View ArticleControl is the Operative Word!
Hello Valued Financial Partners and Friends, Being in control of your own finances is one of the great blessings of living in America. But to make this a reality—and not just a dream—ultimately depends...
View ArticleMake 2016 Pay off Big!
Social Security – Beginning April 30, 2016, the “File and Suspend” and “lump sum payment of suspended benefits” will no longer be available. If you are married, age 66 or older, and have not started...
View ArticleIndexing: Best Thing Since Sliced Bread?
There has been a lot of buzz lately about indexing, and for good reason. Statistics show that many actively managed investments don’t beat their benchmarks.1 So, should we all invest solely in indexes?...
View ArticleFear Leads to 3 Costly Mistakes
To hear bad news, all you have to do is turn on the TV. Every other day another story appears about how we are in a bubble and stocks are going to crash, especially if you listen to the eternal...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Happiness Index?
We have all heard the adage “Keeping up with the Joneses.” For many, this adage reflects a perception of happiness – seeing what others have and believing it creates an abundance of happiness in their...
View Article3 Reasons to Run with the Bulls
Our current bull market is more than five years old. Since hitting a new high on March 28, 2013, the S&P 500 has continued to reach 67 more records—averaging almost one each week. Is this market...
View Article6 Mistakes Could Send You Over The Retirement Cliff
Retirement is a balancing act. It’s like a person walking on top of a wall. On one side is a cliff with a pool full of sharks. On the other side is a white sandy beach surrounded by blue water and a...
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