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Linda Garcia, Texas House Representative, author of Wealth Warrior: 8 Steps for Communities of Color to Conquer the Stock Market, and founder of In Luz We Trust, is dedicated to empowering BIPOC and Latinx communities through financial literacy. Her podcast, Investies, tackles real-money topics, demystifies investing, and explores crucial areas like the stock market, money management, and the impact of interest rates on personal finances. Linda’s work advocates for financial independence, championing equity and representation for all, especially immigrants and marginalized communities. As a financial feminist, she encourages listeners—regardless of political affiliation, be it Republican or Democrat—to take control of their financial futures. Through her podcast and advocacy, Linda tackles the intersection of financial education, the economy, and geopolitics, helping diverse communities build wealth and secure their place in today’s financial landscape. Produced by Cosmic Standard and In Luz We Trust. Find and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/investies

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Q2: Art as asset
Linda talks about another means of growing wealth: collecting art. Spoiler alert: it’s not just for the mega rich! Links: https://www.patreon.com/Investieshttps://hypebeast.com/2023/2/black-owned-galleries-and-museums-infohttps://hiplatina.com/11-lat...
18 min
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Q2: New wealth records & inflation data
Linda dissects new data on the ultra-wealthy, and discusses new inflation data. She also urges us to keep investing to build our own personal wealth.    Links: https://www.patreon.com/Investies https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook Produced ...
11 min
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Q2: Immigration and the economy
Linda explains how immigration strengthens our economy. She breaks down how anti-immigrant policies will hurt our country in the short- and long-term. Petitions mentioned at the end of the episode are listed below.   Links: Letter to President Biden ...
16 min
54
Q1: Trump’s meme stock
Trump turns to the stock market to help him settle some of his debts. Linda explains how he’s doing it, and breaks down meme stocks and pump-and-dump stocks. Don’t forget to sign up for our Patreon! Link below.     Links: https://www.patreon.com/Inve...
19 min
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Q1: Can the stock market predict presidential e...
Linda discusses how the stock market can help us predict the outcome of presidential elections. Don’t forget to sign up for our Patreon! Link below.   Links:  https://www.patreon.com/Investies https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook Produced b...
10 min
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Q1: Patreon announcement & custodial accounts
In a rerun, Linda discusses custodial accounts. She also talks about the new Investies Patreon!   Links:  https://www.patreon.com/Investies https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook Produced by Cosmic Standard & In Luz We Trust
14 min
57
Q1: New York Community Bank
Linda shares her take on New York Community Bank’s recent troubles. She also shares the big news: we have a Patreon!   Links:  Episode about US’s lowered credit rating (Q3: Moody’s downgrades - 8/10/2023) Episode about Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse ...
9 min
58
Q1: Apple’s big announcement
Linda shares her perspective on Apple’s latest announcement. She also explains how to pick the companies in your investment portfolio. Links:  https://www.patreon.com/Investies https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook Produced by Cosmic Standar...
18 min
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Q1: Thoughts on the the ultra-wealthy
Linda shares her perspective on the billionaire class and the drivers behind wealth inequality. She encourages us to reconsider our relationship with our own wealth.   Links:  Open letter from global leaders at Davos https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwth...
26 min
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Q1: New CPI data
Linda discusses the latest CPI data. She talks about how we can handle the latest rounds of bad economic news. Links:  https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwthecourse https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook https://www.inluzwetrust.com/patreon Produc...
13 min
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Q1: What the GDP means to me
Linda discusses the latest economic data, from the GDP to jobs numbers. She helps us make sense of this data, and figure out how it applies to our daily lives.   Links:  https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwthecourse https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarr...
13 min
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Q1: Selling off an investment
Linda discusses the logic behind picking companies in which you want to invest, and some of the strategies behind selling off investments.   Links:  https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwthecourse https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook https://www.i...
27 min
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Q1: The tax benefits of investing
Linda discusses the tax benefits of investing, and breaks down the differences between short- and long-term capital gains.   Links:  https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwthecourse https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook https://www.inluzwetrust.com/...
14 min
64
Q1: How the market’s doing
Linda discusses the state of the market at the start of earnings season.   Links:  https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwthecourse https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook https://www.inluzwetrust.com/patreon Produced by Cosmic Standard & In Luz W...
15 min
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Q1: Kicking off 2024
Linda discusses where the market stands at the start of 2024.   For more information on the Santa Claus Rally, see our episode from 11/9/23 on stock market seasonal patterns.   Links:  https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwthecourse https://www.inluzwetrust...
12 min
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Q4: Looking back, looking ahead
Linda wraps up 2023 and looks forward at 2024.    Links:  https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwthecourse https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook https://www.inluzwetrust.com/patreon Produced by Cosmic Standard & In Luz We Trust
7 min
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Q4: Becoming a Texas state rep
Linda makes a once-in-a-lifetime announcement.   Links:  https://www.lindafortexas.com/ https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwthecourse https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook https://www.inluzwetrust.com/patreon Produced by Cosmic Standard & In ...
10 min
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Q4: Tax harvesting
Linda explains what tax harvesting is, how to do it, and why.    Links:  https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwthecourse https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook https://www.inluzwetrust.com/patreon Produced by Cosmic Standard & In Luz We Trust
21 min
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Q4: IPOs
Linda explains what an IPO means. She also coaches us on how to pick companies in which we want to invest, and what it means if they IPO.   Links:  https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwthecourse https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook https://www.in...
22 min
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Q4: Investor emotions
Linda coaches us on how to deal with our emotions as the market fluctuates.    Links:  https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwthecourse https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook https://www.inluzwetrust.com/patreon Produced by Cosmic Standard & In L...
18 min
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Q4: Celebrating some market wins
Linda discusses some positive news for the stock market, and explains what’s going on with interest rates this week.   Links:  https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwthecourse https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook https://www.inluzwetrust.com/patreo...
14 min
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Q4: Stock market seasonal patterns
Linda discusses the September Effect, the October Bottom, and the Santa Claus Rally.    Links:  https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwthecourse https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook https://www.inluzwetrust.com/patreon   Produced by Cosmic Standard...
16 min
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Q4: How geopolitics affect the stock market
Linda explains how the current geopolitical situation is currently affecting the stock market.   Links:  https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwthecourse https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook https://www.inluzwetrust.com/patreon Produced by Cosmic S...
10 min
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A brief note
Linda takes a break from regular programming to address the tragedies unfolding in the Middle East.
3 min
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Q4: The language of money
Linda explains linguistic relativity and the power of understanding the language of money.   Links:  https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwthecourse https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook https://www.inluzwetrust.com/patreon   Produced by Cosmic Sta...
10 min