When it comes to college financing, the maze of financial aid, FAFSA forms, student loans, and 529 plans can be overwhelming. But understanding these complexities is key to unlocking a […]
In this episode of the Stuff About Money podcast, Erik Garcia, CFP®, welcomes back longtime guest and college funding expert John Hupalo from MyCollegeCorner.com. As Erik navigates the emotional rollercoaster […]
In this episode of the Stuff About Money They Didn’t Teach You in School podcast, certified financial planner Erik Garcia speaks directly to those regularly investing in a 401(k), 403(b), […]
In this episode of Stuff About Money They Didn’t Teach You in School, I (Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™) take a solo journey back to 2019—pre-COVID, pre-pandemic stimulus, pre-whatever the […]
We all think having more money will make us happier, but what if the way we instinctively spend it isn’t actually the key to lasting happiness? In this episode of […]
Debt. Some people hate it. Some people tolerate it. And when it comes to a mortgage, the debate gets even more interesting. In this episode of Stuff About Money They […]
By Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA™, ChFC® & Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC®, CLTC “Free crabs tomorrow.” That was the promise painted on the side of Joe’s Crab Shack. Unfortunately, the crabs […]
In this episode of the Stuff About Money podcast, Erik and Xavier kick off this episode with a slightly humorous conversation about the unique way people from New Orleans speak—because […]
By Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA™, ChFC® & Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC®, CLTC “Every time you borrow money, you’re robbing your future self. –”Nathan W. Morris, Economics Expert “The rich rule […]
In this episode of Stuff About Money They Didn’t Teach You in School, certified financial planners Erik Garcia, CFP®, and Xavier Angel, CFP®, are joined by Javier Sanchez, AVP of […]
