Stuff About Money: Episode 63: Security, Hope and Significance: The True Value of Mothers

Mother’s Day seems like a silly holiday! Well, at least that's the perspective of guest hosts Missy Garcia and Grace Angel on the Stuff About Money podcast.  In this episode, Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™, and Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC®, CLTC, step back as their daughters take the lead in discussing the significance and value of their mothers and mothers everywhere. Episode Highlights: Grace and Missy share their perspectives on Mother's Day. (1:07) Erik discusses how mothers provide security, hope, and significance throughout life. (7:23) Xavier believes that mothers are the backbone of the family, providing security and support. (11:00) Xavier mentions that mothers serve as nurturers by nature, providing a soothing presence and grounding influence, even in times of conflict. (17:59) Missy shares that expressing appreciation and kindness towards mothers can be shown through gestures such as making breakfast in bed or simply being nice, giving hugs, and smiling. (20:20) Grace and Missy each share their favorite quality about their mother. (23:55) Key Quotes: “My mom to this day makes me feel significant. The whole world could be against me. I think my mom would still make me feel significant. ” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA “I'm a better person, you know, physically, spiritually, from a professional standpoint. She's made me a better person all around.” - Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC “My favorite quality about my mom is I like having quality time with her. But, I like how I feel like we have a lot in common for most for most things. So, I think that's one of my favorite qualities about my mother.” - Grace Angel. “My favorite quality about my mom is she's always kind to me and she always loves me, no matter what I do. She always loves me.” - Missy Garcia Resources Mentioned: Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors