Empower U: Recent Episodes
Pam Hopman
Small changes, made over time, can produce significant results. Much like a high performance engine, or an entire orchestra, when even a small part is not doing what it is supposed to do, everything suffers. And the same is true of your finances. This show is dedicated to the small things that make a significant difference.
During this episode, we’re going to discuss the current inflation news and then examine ways you can build a budget and a retirement strategy that may offer some degree of protection against inflation.
During this episode, we’re going to look into how you can build a retirement that’s full of the kind of adventure you didn’t have time for during your working years.
During this episode, we’re going to get into the swing of the baseball season by highlighting some of the best final seasons in baseball history while also discussing steps people should take in their final year at work before retirement.
During this show, we’re going to discuss some of the key ways that retirement has changed during the last 25 years.
During this show, we’ll examine some ways you may be able to find extra cash after you’ve retired.
During today’s show, we’re going to discuss the many ways retirees can start traveling again post-pandemic while also staying on budget.
During today’s episode, we’re going to examine 10 things you need to know if you’re considering early retirement.
During this episode, we’re going to discuss the steps you should take if you need to help your retired or nearly-retied parents, with their finances and financial strategy.
During this episode, we’ll be examining tips and strategies that may be helpful if you’re likely to retire as a single person. Though there are some challenges to taking a solo retirement adventure, there are also plenty of exciting and rewarding opportunities, too. And, with the right strategy and commitment, you can enjoy a solo retirement with the lifestyle and experiences you’ve always wanted.
During today’s episode, we’re going to examine some of the things you can do right now to get yourself closer to true and lasting financial independence.
During today’s episode, we’re going to illuminate some of the ways you can have fun and travel the world in a way that truly lets you explore while also keeping you within the parameters of your financial strategy.
During this episode, we’ll discuss the various benefits of living full-time in an RV after you retire. For many people, life in an RV can be a grand adventure.
For many people, regular travel during retirement is one of their dreams. But travel can often be very expensive, especially for people on fixed incomes. In this episode, we discuss numerous ways you can enjoy a retirement full of travel without completely wiping out your retirement nest egg.
Looking toward retirement should be a time of optimism and excitement for couples. But in reality, there are numerous traps and obstacles standing between couples and a fulfilling retirement. Yet, with some honest conversations and comprehensive strategizing, couples can view their impending retirement with confidence.
During this episode, we’re going to examine some of the most significant elements of the Biden tax plan proposal and what some of its details may mean for your financial strategy in both the near-term and the long-term.
During this episode, we’re going to discuss some of the critical questions you should ask a financial services professional you’re considering working with.
During this episode, we’re going to do a comprehensive analysis of the recently passed American Rescue Plan and what it means for people of all ages as well as business owners.
During this episode, we’re going to discuss the benefits of buying a home as well as the benefits of not buying a home.
During this episode, we’re going to talk about how you can declutter before or during retirement to make better use of your space and potentially put some money back into your wallet.
During this episode, we’ll examine scenarios when temporarily pausing saving for retirement may make broader financial sense.
During today’s episode, we’re going to analyze what steps you should take if 2021 (or a year shortly thereafter) is your year to retire.
Women face different hurdles in retirement from men. We break down three of the most common issues.