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 examines how the stock market has responded to war in the past, using the example of the market during World War I and World War II. Currently, the market is reacting to the US attacks on Iran; in this episode, Linda breaks down how the violence impacts market volatility.She also discusses her course, Wealth Warrior. 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 Garciahttps://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