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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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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
77
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
78
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
79
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
80
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
81
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
82
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
83
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
84
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
85
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
86
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
87
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
88
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
89
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
90
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
91
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
92
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
93
A brief note
Linda takes a break from regular programming to address the tragedies unfolding in the Middle East.
3 min
94
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
95
Q4: The September Effect
Linda explains the September Effect, the October Bottom, and the effect of the latest job reports on the market.    Links:  https://peopleenespanol.com/chica/linda-garcia-wealth-warrior-united-states-debt-default/ https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwtheco...
16 min
96
Q3: Government Shutdown?
Linda explains why it seems like we’re getting close to a government shutdown, and what that means for the economy.    Links:  https://peopleenespanol.com/chica/linda-garcia-wealth-warrior-united-states-debt-default/ https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwth...
15 min
97
Q3: The ups and downs of interest and inflation
Linda explains the relationship between interest and inflation, and what you need to know about the recent interest rate hikes.   Links:  https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwthecourse https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook https://www.inluzwetrust...
15 min
98
Q3: Dime con quién andas, y te diré quién eres
Linda talks about how our social circle can influence our outlook on life and abundance. She encourages us to surround ourselves with folks who support our personal and material growth.   Links:  https://www.advisorperspectives.com/dshort/updates/202...
16 min
99
Q3: Direct ownership
Linda breaks down the difference between stock market exposure and direct ownership. She encourages us to invest in companies we love to support.   Links:  https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwthecourse https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook https:...
22 min
100
Q3: Walmart & Target earnings calls
Linda discusses how Walmart and Target fared in Q2 of this year. She also advises us about our spending activity and performance as consumers.   Links:  https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wwthecourse https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook https://w...
22 min