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Stuff About Money They Didn't Teach You In School

Stuff About Money They Didn't Teach You In School

Auteur(s): Erik Garcia CFP® & Xavier Angel CFP®
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 They might not have taught you the stuff about money you needed to know to build wealth, but Xavier and Erik are ready to take you back to school. When it comes to money, it is never too late to start learning.2021 Finances personnelles Économie
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  • Episode 93: Can You Afford to Ignore Long Term Care?

    Episode 93: Can You Afford to Ignore Long Term Care?
    Oct 7 2025
    In this episode of Stuff About Money They Didn’t Teach You in School, Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™, and Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC®, CLTC, tackle one of the most important yet often overlooked financial topics: long-term care. The conversation kicks off with a laugh as Erik shares how Xavier nearly got himself kicked out of a professional study group for challenging the conventional wisdom around long term care insurance. That sets the stage for a lively discussion about why this issue matters so much, even if it is not the kind of thing people want to chat about at a cocktail party. Between sobering stats about rising care costs and Xavier’s candid story of his aunt currently in a long term care facility, this episode keeps things engaging while shining a light on a subject that is too often ignored. But ignoring the problem does not make it go away. With the average nursing home room now costing well into six figures annually, long term care planning is a reality everyone needs to address. Erik and Xavier unpack the complexity, explaining why traditional policies may not be as reliable as they seem, why the financial planning around it can be so tricky, and how thinking in terms of cash flow might change the conversation entirely. Along the way, Erik lightens the mood with a surprisingly fitting analogy about chickens and eggs, reminding us that financial planning can be both practical and a little entertaining. Tune in, lean in, and be sure to share this episode with someone who may need a nudge to plan wisely for their future. Episode Highlights: Erik emphasizes why long term care matters, even for younger listeners, due to its inevitable impact on families. (01:12) Erik unpacks the challenges retirees face when fixed incomes meet rising care costs. (03:01) Xavier explains how some advisors buffer rate hikes by quoting higher premiums upfront. (04:00) Xavier shares a personal story to define long-term care as more than just insurance, it’s physical and emotional support. (06:56) Xavier discusses the national costs of care and why planning for it is essential. (11:00) Erik outlines the risks of asset depletion and reduced income after losing a spouse. (13:38) Xavier explains how women statistically need care longer and why planning must consider longevity. (14:18) Erik highlights why long-term care planning must include income replacement strategies. (16:17) Xavier warns against “one-size-fits-all” insurance solutions in client conversations. (17:36) Erik uses a chicken-and-egg analogy to explain sustainable income planning. (21:53) Erik encourages listeners to focus on income streams over lump sums in planning for future care. (24:36) Xavier shares a case study about a client who prioritized legacy over self-care and why that needed to change. (25:39) Erik urges listeners to talk with aging parents now about their long-term care plans. (27:00) Key Quotes: “ As a planner, I'm always thinking about how does this affect you long term, not just today, but what happens 10 years from now? Because if we're doing your planning today, I'm still doing your planning 10 years from now.” - Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC®, CLTC “Even though you may not necessarily be taking direct action to solve a potential financial problem today or in the future, having the conversation about it is actually starting to solve the problem.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ “We are financial planners. We love helping people solve financial problems, and we love helping people make financial decisions that are in alignment with what is most important to them.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™ Resources Mentioned: Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors
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    31 min
  • Episode 92: Backwards Planning: Start with the End in Mind

    Episode 92: Backwards Planning: Start with the End in Mind
    Sep 23 2025
    In this episode of Stuff About Money They Didn’t Teach You in School, hosts ⁠Erik Garcia⁠, CFP®, BFA™, ChFC®, and ⁠Xavier Angel⁠, CFP®, ChFC®, CLTC, dive into what they call “backwards planning.” Erik shares a story about driving his daughter to college, where the destination was clear but the journey allowed for meaningful detours that still aligned with their ultimate goal. This idea of starting with the end in mind sets the stage for a conversation about how clarity in your future direction influences the decisions you make today. Together, Erik and Xavier explore why envisioning your future, whether that is retirement, your personal life, or your career, matters so much. They highlight fascinating research showing that people who see an older version of themselves are more likely to save for the future, underscoring the power of visualization in financial planning. Tune in to learn how backwards planning can help you make intentional choices now that lead to the life you want later. If you enjoy this episode, follow the show and share it with someone who could use a clearer vision for their future. Episode Highlights: Erik explains backwards planning as starting with the destination and mapping the steps backward to determine the best route. (03:07) Erik challenges traditional retirement assumptions, encouraging a customized definition of what retirement really looks like. (08:01) Erik cites a study showing that people are more likely to save when they can visualize their older selves. (10:58) Xavier encourages listeners to clearly define their destination and work backward to create an effective roadmap. (13:01) Erik explains how knowing your destination allows for flexibility, adaptability, and detours in your financial plan. (16:15) Erik advocates for directional goal settingcasting a vision that provides long-term guidance, even if you never fully reach it. (17:14) Xavier describes how he used backwards planning to pay off debt and delay buying a new car. (22:45) Erik emphasizes the importance of aligning financial goals with personal values, not societal pressures or outside expectations. (26:01) Erik and Xavier conclude that vision, values, and direction are foundational to any financial plan. (28:00) Key Quotes: “ Think about what is your destination, what is your goal, what are you trying to attain? And then plan for it.” - Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC®, CLTC “We need to be intentional about the direction that we're going in when it comes to our finances.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA “The best goal setting is directional. You may never reach the goal, but it's constantly pointing you in a particular direction.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA Resources Mentioned: ⁠Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA⁠ ⁠Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC⁠ ⁠Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors⁠
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    31 min
  • Episode 91: A Life Worth Living

    Episode 91: A Life Worth Living
    Sep 9 2025
    What do engineering, entrepreneurship, and divinity have to do with each other? Apparently, more than you think. In this episode, ⁠Erik Garcia⁠, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™, sits down with Tulane professors ⁠Rob Lalka⁠, who teaches entrepreneurship, and ⁠Matt Escarra⁠, a professor of engineering, to talk about a course that challenges students to ask the big questions. They discuss technology, ethics, purpose, and yes, even money. Inspired by a curriculum from Yale Divinity School, the class invites students to wrestle with questions like: What is the good life? What should we hope for? And how do we shape a future worth building? Together, they explore how innovations like AI, gene editing, climate tech, and social media are not just technical challenges. They are deeply human ones. This conversation will make you think differently about how we define progress, what we value, and how we prepare the next generation of leaders. If you enjoy the episode, follow the show, share it with a friend, and keep asking the questions that really matter, the ones that go way beyond the bottom line. Episode Highlights: Rob explains how entrepreneurship education can prepare students to build mission-driven companies that shape the future. (03:00) Matt describes how a conversation with a visiting AI expert led to the course’s inspiration and partnership with Yale's Life Worth Living program. (05:00) Erik asks how Matt integrates the technical side of engineering with questions about ethics and social impact. (06:00) Rob discusses his book ⁠The Venture Alchemists⁠ and how founders’ values influence technology’s role in society. (09:00) Matt outlines how the course delays tech discussion to first explore ancient wisdom, values, and views of the good life. (15:00) Rob shares how classroom conversations mimic the deep late-night college discussions that shape students’ thinking. (19:00) Erik connects course themes to financial advising, noting how values influence money decisions. (22:00) Rob describes how student projects will pair deep research with direct conversations with top industry leaders. (30:00) Rob and Matt explore how suffering shapes a meaningful life and why students should reflect on this before entering leadership. (37:00) Rob and Matt reflect on the long-term impact they hope this course will have on their students’ personal and professional lives. (51:00) Key Quotes: “We are equipping you to be great critical thinkers, great empathetic leaders, people who are able to go into tough conversations and be really great listeners. And not just trying to argue your point.” - Rob Lalka “I'd love to see them developing thoughtful careers where they can feel like they made some recognition in our class about what their values are and then followed through on their values, whatever that looks like for them.” - Matt Escarra “The dimensions by which you can achieve efficiencies are really mind blowing when we think about the future of technology.” - Matt Escarra Resources Mentioned: ⁠Rob Lalka⁠ ⁠Matthew Escarra⁠ Book: ⁠The Venture Alchemists⁠ ⁠Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA⁠ ⁠Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC⁠ ⁠Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors⁠
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