Instant gratification: How does it affect your financial future?
Humans aren’t wired for long‑term financial planning, but we are wired for habits, systems, and identity. If I can help you to shift from “I need more willpower” to “I need better systems,” everything changes. Saving becomes easier. Investing becomes natural. And instant gratification loses its grip.
Sinking & Emergency Funds - What they are and why it is important for you to have them.
When it comes to building financial security, two tools often get overlooked but can make all the difference: sinking funds and emergency funds. While they may sound similar, they serve very different purposes, and together, they form the backbone of a stress-free financial plan.
Celebrating Latino Heritage Month: Honoring Roots, Building Futures
Every year from September 15 to October 15, the United States celebrates Latino Heritage Month, a time to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Set It and Grow: How Business Owners Can Use Passive Investing to Build Long‑Term Wealth.
As a business owner, your highest‑value activity is growing and improving your business, the thing only you can do.
To Roth, or Not to Roth, that is the question.
To be, or not to be? Hamlet wrestled with existence. Today, many investors wrestle with a different question: To Roth, or not to Roth?
From Last to Lead: Building Financial Power in the Latino Community.
Economic momentum for the Latino community is real: entrepreneurship is rising, unemployment has fallen, and Latino net worth has been growing markedly in recent years.
Money: Inflation Never Sleeps.
As inflation increases, each unit of currency buys fewer items, which means your money loses purchasing power.
Behavioral Investing: Your Worst Enemy? Look in the Mirror.
Investing is as much a psychological exercise as it is a numbers game.
Investing: More Baskets, Fewer Broken Eggs.
Investing comes with risks, but one proven way to manage those risks is through diversification and smart asset allocation.
Risk Management: Understanding the Role of Life Insurance.
Life insurance is a crucial financial tool for anyone with dependents. It provides a safety net that ensures loved ones are protected from financial hardship if the unexpected happens.
College: Your Plan, Their Future - Why Investing in Your Kid's Education Matters.
Saving for college helps families manage rising tuition costs and to rely less on student loans.
Retirement: One Nest Egg, Three Buckets.
Investors typically save in three types of accounts Roth, Traditional, and Taxable which differ mainly in how and when your money is taxed.
Investing: Your Future Self Called, They Want You to Wait.
Delaying the satisfaction of spending your hard-earned money now, in hopes of potentially earning more later - Isn’t an easy request.
The Latino CFP®
My name is Argenis David Biscardi Melendez, and I’m a Financial Planner & Investment Management Advisor.