Aug 30

Aug 30 KSBY Feature Interview: College Student Loan Planning

We were recently featured by KSBY in an interview about College Student Loan Planning.

Link to article interview: https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/college-students-react-to-president-bidens-federal-student-loan-relief-plan

“Know what your interest rates are, know what kind of loans they are — if they are private, public, federal, subsidized or unsubsidized,” explained Eric Maldonado, Aquila Wealth Advisors’ Owner.

Set a financial game plan.

“If you have other debt, that’s a great place to put that money. Pay that other debt whether it’s credit card debt or car debt,” recommended Maldonado.

Jan 1

Jan 1 How to overcome the 2 biggest retirement obstacles

Eric Maldonado, CFP®, MBA

Retirement Planning

These are the 2 biggest obstacles that people in or nearing retirement face.

I’m about to show you what they are and how to overcome them.

Overcoming these 2 obstacles will help you feel comfortable and confident giving yourself the “green light” to retire.

After all, that’s what saving and investing for retirement is for, right?

Let’s begin…

Obstacle #1 has nothing to do with money, finance, or investments. It’s purely emotional.

Dec 12

Dec 12 How to say "goodbye" to holiday stress and "hello" to a more joyful season

Eric Maldonado, CFP®, MBA

Life Planning, Cash Flow Planning

How much joy do you feel during the holidays?

If you’re like many people, the spirit of the season comes with a side of stress.

In fact, research shows that about 2 in 3 people experience holiday stress1— and that the pressure to feel happy is a major source of holiday stress and depression.2

Before holiday stress becomes overwhelming, stop it from snowballing. There’s plenty you can do to manage holiday stress and get more joy out of the season!

In this month’s Aquila Wealth Newsletter, we explore the causes of holiday stress and effective ways to deal with it. Click here to view it.

Nov 8

Nov 8 What does your rich life look like?

Eric Maldonado, CFP®, MBA

Life Planning, Generosity

The Beatles famously sang, “Money can’t buy me love.”

But, money should be able to buy happiness, right? Or, should it?

If people can buy the things they want, need, and enjoy, it’s seems like money should make them more happy. But it doesn’t always.

Why?

Harvard researchers say it’s because people don’t spend it right. They don’t know what makes them happy, so they waste their money on things they think will make them happy but often don’t. They simply don’t know how to use their money to sustain happiness and experience a richer, more meaningful life.1

So, how can you live a rich life? Do you know what your rich life looks like? In this month’s AquilaWealth Visual Insights Newsletter, we explore these questions and share some strategies for living a richer life. Click here to check it out!