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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 124 episodes
Real Money, Real Experts
Latest Episodes
Money Without Shame: Creating Safe Spaces for Financial Healing with Joanne Danganan
This week our co-hosts Rachael DeLeon and Dr. Brandy Baxter sit down with Joanne Danganan—founder of Financial Healing and California Market Manager for Financial Beginnings—to explore how healing our relationship with money b...
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Episode 122
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Coaching Through Change: Jon Akerman’s Journey from Burnout to Impact
After years of navigating the fast-paced world of actuarial consulting in New York City, Jon Akerman found himself burnt out and unsure of his next step. Instead of staying stuck, Jon embraced uncertainty — relocating to a new state, joining th...
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Episode 121
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From Paycheck to Prosperity: Jackie's Road to F.I.R.E.
Achieving financial independence doesn’t require a six-figure salary — just ask Jackie Koski. In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we sit down with Jackie Koski, an Accredited Financial Counselor and Certified Financial Planner...
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Season 6
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Episode 120
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Trust, Training, and Financial Wellness: How to Build Stronger Money Habits with Ericka Young, AFC®
In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we sit down with financial coach, author, and educator Ericka Young, AFC, who shares her personal journey of paying off $90,000 in debt and building a career helping families achiev...
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Season 6
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Episode 119
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The Wealth Within: How Self-Worth Shapes Net Worth with Justin Chastain, AFC®️
What does it mean to build true wealth? In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we sit down with financial planner Justin Chastain, AFC®️ to explore the connection between self-worth and financial success, the...
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Season 6
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Episode 118
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