Real Money, Real Experts
Real Money, Real Experts is a personal finance podcast written and produced by AFCPE®. With an audience of financial professionals, we strive to educate and entertain with a combination of expert tips, engaging interviews, and real-life storytelling.
AFCPE® ensures the highest integrity of the financial counseling profession by certifying, connecting, and supporting diverse professionals. Our comprehensive program, the AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor®), represent the gold standard of financial counseling certifications. And our membership community offers a place to share best practices, solve similar struggles, and access tools and resources that advance your career and enable you to better serve your clients.
Real Money, Real Experts
Latest Episodes
The State of Financial Coaching: What the Data Tells Us About the Profession
What does the data tell us about the financial coaching and counseling profession; where is the field headed next?In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we’re joined by Joshua Escalante Troesh CFP®️ | MBA and Ame...
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Understanding Financial Stress, Anxiety & Burnout | Kristy Archuleta Ph.D., LMFT, CFT
What happens when financial stress becomes more than just the numbers? In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, Rachael DeLeon and Dr. Brandy Baxter sit down with Dr. Kristy Archuleta, a pioneer in financial therapy and...
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Creating Client-Centered Programs That Empower Communities | Holly Zugay
What does it take to make financial education truly meaningful and accessible? In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, Holly Zugay, CFP, AFC, shares her journey from chemistry to financial education and the lessons she...
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Show Me Your Numbers, I'll Tell You Your Story with Simi Mandelbaum
In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we’re joined by Simi Mandelbaum, a certified financial therapist, accredited financial counselor, certified financial behavior specialist, and founder and CEO of Prosper Financial Wellness. ...
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More Personal Than Finance: Helping Veterans Build Financial Resilience with Dedrick Curtis
Financial challenges are rarely just about numbers—they're about life, transitions, and the support people need along the way.In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, hosts Rachael DeLeon and Dr. Brandy Baxter sit down with ...
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