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In the fourth and final episode, host Julia Furlan talks with financial planner Paco de Leon, author and illustrator of Finance for the People, an accessible, real-talk guide to taking control of your finances. They discuss why it can be emotional to talk about money, the difficult historical realities of financial planning usually avoided by most financial advice-givers, and some real, practical steps for how to face your financial fears and take control of your money — right now.

Host: Julia Furlan (@juliastmi)

Guest: Paco de Leon, author; illustrator; founder, The Hell Yeah Group

References:

Finance for the People: Getting a Grip on Your Finances (Penguin Life; 2022)

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