Linda Garcia, Texas House Representative, author of Wealth Warrior: 8 Steps for Communities of Color to Conquer the Stock Market, and public speaker, is dedicated to empowering lower-income families and those without access to investing resources 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 and champions equity and representation for all. As a financial feminist, she encourages listeners to take control of their financial futures. Through her podcast and advocacy, Linda tackles the intersection of financial education, the economy, and geopolitics, helping lower-income communities build wealth and secure their place in today’s financial landscape."Linda just wrapped up her fisrt legistlative session in the Texas House of Representatives--and was honored as an exceptional member of the freshmen legistlative group! Linda is looking at the stock market today, specifically the recent dramatic swings we've gone through. Despite the recent high highs and low lows, the market has made a significant recovery. She analyzes the intense swings this past spring--from the all time high in February, to the all-time low in April. She also explains how American politics are impacting our economy and the stock market. She also recommends some investment strategy.Episode about US’s lowered credit rating (Q3: Moody’s downgrades - 8/10/2023)"There are so many ways to make the stock market work for you as you gain more experience as an investor. If you have questions about different kinds of investing, please reach out! You can find us on Patreon, and submit questions without getting a membership (but we appreciate it if you do decide to invest in our show!). We love speaking with our listeners. Happy investing and happy trading!Produced by Cosmic Standard & Linda Garcia https://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook Listen early and ad-free for $5/mo on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/Investies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices