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We’re all part of the financial system—whether we like it or not. Those who understand how it works can build wealth, create options, and live life on their own terms. Those who don’t often end up stuck, working hard but falling behind. I'm Sid Misra, CFP® , a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and financial educator. Through this podcast, I simplify complex financial topics—retirement, investing, tax strategies, market volatility, merging love & money, and more. My goal is to educate and empower you to take control of your finances and your future. 🎯 Ready to learn? Hit subscribe and start building clarity and confidence in your financial life. Disclosures: Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. For hyperlinks to FINRA and SIPC, please refer to the links section. MPowered Finance and Beacon Financial Group are separate entities from LPL Financial. Trademark Disclaimer: *Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark with plaque design in the United States, which it authorizes for use by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements
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Don’t Just Re-Up Your Benefits: How to Make the Most of Open Enrollment This Year
Every fall, millions of people rush through open enrollment, clicking “keep last year’s choices” without realizing how much it can cost them. In this episode, I break down how to approach open enrollment strategically so your benefits actually support your life and financial goals. Whether it’s choo
Before You Buy or Die | Real Estate & Estate Planning Advice with Ruma Mazumdar, ESQ
Thinking about buying a home? Wondering if you need an estate plan? In this episode, I sit down with Ruma Mazumdar, Esq, founder of Key Esquire®, to demystify the legal side of real estate transactions and estate planning. We break down: ✅ What a real estate attorney actually does in NJ ✅ Why attorn
Should We Lend Money to Family and Friends? - Love, Marriage, and Finances
Should you lend money to family or friends? What if your partner disagrees? In this episode of Love, Marriage, and Finances, Sid Misra CFP® breaks down the emotional and financial risks of lending to loved ones—and how to navigate it as a couple. 💸 Lending money to family is common, but it’s also c