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Free online masterclasses, podcasts, videos, and SDFLC experts in the news.

Free bi-monthly series

Smart With Your Money LIVE

Two new presentations each month: a 20-minute masterclass plus Q&A. Hosted by Chase Peckham and presented by Felipe Arevalo.

Past presentations

  • ▶ How to Boost Your Credit Score
  • ▶ Pay Off Debt or Improve My Credit Score: What Should I Do First?
  • ▶ Help! My Account is in Collections
  • ▶ How to Read Your Credit Report
  • ▶ Credit Score Myths vs Reality
  • ▶ 5 Holiday Budgeting Tips
  • ▶ Creating a Game Plan for Paying Off Debt
  • ▶ How to Establish S.M.A.R.T. Money Goals
Watch all recordings

Podcasts

Life is Life

Three dads talk about life, family and work with entrepreneurs, teachers, coaches, parents and business owners. Listen on Buzzsprout or wherever you get your podcasts.

Talk Wealth To Me

Previous podcast

The SDFLC’s earlier personal-finance podcast, hosted by Chase Peckham and Felipe Arevalo.

Recent updates

  • Our Director of Community Outreach joined the morning news crew with tips for getting back on budget after holiday spending.
  • Board adviser and head CFP volunteer Paul Lim appeared on NPR radio.
  • Financial planner volunteer Laurie Itkin mentioned the SDFLC on her CBS 8 segment.

Need an expert for a TV segment on personal finance? Call 858-810-7007.

Media appearances

Reverse chronological. To book an expert, email info@sdflc.org.

  1. Podcast· Paul Lim · Aug. 30, 2023Archived

    Know Your Options: The Measured Risk Podcast: Ep. 15: Financial Literacy & Skepticism in Data

    Paul discusses financial literacy, in-person clinics for underserved communities, and skepticism about back-tested data.

  2. KPBS Midday Edition (NPR)· Paul Lim · May 30, 2023Archived

    Experts Explain the Best Ways to Improve Your Financial Literacy

    Getting past the jargon to budget, invest and plan for the future.

  3. San Diego Union-Tribune· Felipe Arevalo · May 25, 2023Archived

    What’s your advice for San Diego’s college grads?

    Felipe shares financial advice for new graduates.

  4. KPBS San Diego (NPR)· Felipe Arevalo · Apr. 10, 2023Archived

    San Diego, Imperial County car loans are getting bigger

    Concerning trends in car loan sizes and what to consider before buying.

  5. Telemundo San Diego· Felipe Arevalo · Dec. 7, 2022Archived

    Cuidado con las empresas de consolidación que te prometen desaparecer tu deuda

    What to watch for with debt consolidation companies that promise to erase debt (Spanish).

  6. AP News· Felipe Arevalo · Nov. 22, 2022Archived

    Holiday survival tips from 5 financial pros

    Tips to help budgets survive the expensive holiday season.

  7. Telemundo Washington DC· Felipe Arevalo · Sep. 2, 2022Archived

    Sigue estos consejos para pagar tus deudas

    Tips to pay off debt faster and alternatives to consider (Spanish).

  8. KPBS Midday Edition (NPR)· Paul Lim · Aug. 4, 2022Archived

    Managing Your Money During a Pandemic

    Resources and ideas for managing personal finances during the pandemic.

  9. KPBS Midday Edition (NPR)· Paul Lim · Aug. 22, 2019Archived

    How Can You Prepare for a Recession?

    “It can be as simple as having an emergency fund or owning the right insurance policies.”

  10. KPBS Midday Edition (NPR)· Paul Lim · Apr. 15, 2019Archived

    Owe the IRS Money This Year? How Not to Next Year

    Adjusting withholdings, maxing retirement contributions and using an HSA.

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