2025

La Lucha: Defiende Tus Derechos Financieros Frente a la Deportación La Lucha: Defiende Tus Derechos Financieros Frente a la Deportación “¡Escucha, estamos en la lucha!”, gritaban los manifestantes contra las redadas de ICE en Los Ángeles este fin de semana.  CNN reportó que miles de personas salieron a las calles para protestar pacíficamente contra los agentes […]

La Lucha: Fighting for Your Financial Rights in a Deportation La Lucha: Fighting for Your Financial Rights in a Deportation “¡Escucha, estamos en la lucha!” chanted protestors against the ICE raids in Los Angeles over the weekend.  CNN reported that thousands of protestors took to the streets to peacefully demonstrate against ICE agents raiding workplaces

Renting vs. Buying: How to Choose What’s Right for You Renting vs. Buying: How to Choose What’s Right for You Deciding whether to rent or buy a home is a big financial decision. When people ask me what to do when they’re facing this decision, my answer is always: it depends. And as Latinos, we’re

4 Cornerstones of Success as a Business Owner 4 Cornerstones of Success as a Business Owner I’ve started and run several successful businesses over my life and through those experiences, I’ve identified traits that are essential to both being a successful business owner and having a big life. I literally wrote the books on this

Financial Mindset Over Financial Literacy Financial Mindset Over Financial Literacy Financial Literacy Month is almost over. Now, it’s time to focus on financial mindset.  When I left my lucrative corporate job to go back to Boyle Heights in the early 1990s to help my community eradicate generational poverty, I was ready to share all I’d

Should I Invest Right Now or Later? The Power of Investing: Seizing the Opportunity Today In this blog, I’ll shed light on the importance of investing early and harnessing the power of compounding. Let’s dive in and explore why investing now can make a world of difference in your financial future. The Magic of Compounding:

S.A.V.E. for Financial Success Achieving Financial Success: Revitalizing the S.A.V.E. Approach In the pursuit of financial success, simplicity and clarity are key. Today, I want to revisit the acronym S.A.V.E. and share with you how these four simple steps can empower you to create a solid foundation for your financial well-being. Let’s explore how we

Nobody Is Going To Do It for You Applying Principles for Financial Success in Today’s World In my journey through life, I have learned a few fundamental truths that remain relevant even in today’s rapidly changing times. One of those truths is that people cannot be made to do something they don’t genuinely want to

Do You See Your Doctor When You Are Sick or When You Are Healthy? The Value of Financial Planning: Beyond Products and Investments When I first entered the financial planning industry in 1986, I encountered a common refrain from potential clients: “When I have money, I’ll go see you.” At the time, financial planners were

Confessions of a Financial Planner A Parent’s Obligation to Teach Children about Money – a Confession of a Financial Author What is a parent’s obligation to teach their children how to make and use money to live abetter life? Let me clarify. I’m not just talking about teaching your child(ren) how to budget or save