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Power Your Retirement
Hosted by Steve Smit, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and founder of Powerhouse Financial Advisors, this podcast is designed to help employees of large publicly traded utility companies take control of their retirement planning. Steve, author of Power Up Your 401(k), shares insights on maximizing 401(k) options, navigating self-directed brokerage accounts, and creating a secure financial future. Tune in for practical advice, helpful resources, and strategies to power up your retirement! Subscribe and never miss an episode! Also available in video format on YouTube. For more information about Power Your Retirement, visit PowerhouseFinancialAdvisors.com or call 775-266-8867.
Power Your Retirement
Is Your SCE 401(k) Working As Hard As You Are?
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📱 Want expert help in planning for your financial future? Schedule a check-in meeting with Steve:
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If you're a Southern California Edison employee, your retirement benefits may be more powerful- and more complicated- than you realize. Steve breaks down the different levels of 401(k) management, explains how the SCE cash balance pension works, and highlights common mistakes employees make when relying on default investment options. You'll learn why retirement planning goes far beyond choosing a target date fund and how coordinating your pension, investments, taxes, and retirement income strategy can make a significant difference in your long-term financial future.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
⚡ Tier Zero: Why doing nothing is the biggest retirement mistake
📈 401(k) Tiers: DIY investing, robo advisors, and full financial planning
🎯 Target Date Funds: The benefits and limitations of default options
🏦 Cash Balance Pension: The overlooked benefit many Edison employees misunderstand
🔄 Coordination Matters: Connecting your pension, 401(k), taxes, and retirement income
🛡️ Common Objections: Time, fees, market recovery, and following coworker advice
Get your copy of Power Up Your 401K in our toolkit: https://keap.page/ngt919/toolkit.html
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Book your financial check-in meeting with Steve: https://calendly.com/steven-powerhouse-advisor/sce-employee-401k-retirement-meeting?month=2026-05
Other ways to get in touch:
Phone: (775) 266-8867
Our website: https://powerhousefinancialadvisors.com/
Email: info@powerhousefa.com
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This podcast is provided by Powerhouse Financial Advisors Inc. ("PFA"), a state-registered investment adviser. The information provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment advice. PFA does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suit...
