Q3: How are our banks doing? Plus, a stock market check-in

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.The stock market contracted in the last week, and continues it's signature instability under Trump. As tarriffs still hang in the balance (with no change in site), the market wavers, and in the last week, makes a small retraction. Just hang on tight to your portfolio and don't make any sudden moves right now.In other economic news, earnings season is on! Plus, the Fed its annual performing a stress test on the nation's banks. Linda explains what this means for our personal investment plans.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 & In Luz We Trusthttps://www.inluzwetrust.com/wealthwarriorbook Listen early and ad-free for $3/mo on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/Investies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices