Think you’re making smart financial decisions? You might be losing thousands without realizing it.
Most people follow “common advice” — and that’s exactly why they stay stuck.

In this episode, I sit down with Daisy Garza Jardine to break down the biggest financial mistakes we see every day — from mortgages and credit scores to debt, savings, and wealth-building strategies.

If you’re planning to buy a home, improve your credit, or finally take control of your money — this episode will change how you think.

This isn’t theory.
 This is how money actually works behind the scenes.

💡 In This Episode, We Cover:

•  Why putting 20% down is not always the smartest move
•  What mortgage recasting is — and when it makes sense 
•  The biggest credit score mistakes that cost you approvals 
•  Why paying off all your debt can actually hurt your strategy 
•  How banks profit from financial illiteracy 
•  Where your savings should actually be sitting in 2026 
•  Why wealthy people still use mortgages strategically 
•  Why renting is effectively a 100% interest expense
•  How to structure debt to reduce payments and increase flexibility 
•  Why you must look at your full financial picture, not just one number 

Most people optimize for comfort.
 Smart people optimize for strategy.

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 👉 https://www.fairway.com/lo/ella-gurfinkel-188161

Drop your questions — I’ll help you break it down.