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by Powers Investments Management, LLC December 1, 2021
FINANCIAL LITERACY , INVESTMENTS , MENTORS

OWN THE COMPANY THAT MAKES AND SELLS THE TOYS – PART TWO OF THREE: HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR THE KIDS; BUY THE TOY COMPANY, NOT THE TOYS – GUEST AUTHOR: George Wong

On Christmas Day 2005, and before our Christmas luncheon, we gathered the five nephews and nieces, then ages 8 to 15, to explain their gifts.  We told them that it was about owing companies, not toys.   We asked them to consider companies they are familiar with - like Nike, Mattel, Coca Cola, Bank of America, etc. and get back to us in January so that we can purchase the stocks and seed ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC November 29, 2021
FINANCIAL LITERACY , INVESTMENTS

HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR THE KIDS: BUY THE TOY COMPANY, NOT THE TOYS {THREE PART SERIES} – GUEST BLOGGER: George Wong

Introducing a three-part series authored by my friend, George Wong. George and his wife embarked on a 56-year Financial Literacy case study working with FOUR generations of family members. George's motivation is to increase family members of all ages financial literacy and lay the groundwork for achieving legacy wealth.  I hope you learn, enjoy and REPLICATE! 

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC October 25, 2021
FINANCIAL LITERACY , INVESTMENTS , MENTORS

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A $40,000.00 STEM SCHOLARSHIP AT AN HBCU

I am proud to support the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative! Encourage college-bound science and engineering students you know to apply for these scholarships. In addition to needed funds, FOSSI provides leadership development, mentoring and internship opportunities with program sponsors, and access to student networking events.

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC September 27, 2021
FINANCIAL LITERACY , INVESTMENTS

EVEN THE “GOAT” WARREN BUFFETT SELLS! 

Today's blog is a DO-OVER! I was asked at a Zoom meeting, "When do you sell your stocks?" Have you ever heard a politician trying to answer a question where they are CLUELESS {which is a majority of the time, so they have practice}?  I fumbled, mumbled, rambled, and gave DUMB answers.   My wife said she did not notice I was faking it.  Is that a compliment or insult?  Maybe I have a future in ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC September 20, 2021
FINANCIAL LITERACY , WEALTH BUILDING POWERS

RELAX ALREADY, YES INFLATION IS HIGHER THAN IN THE PAST 13 YEARS, BUT IT’S TRANSITORY!

Transitory means not permanent or temporary.  Now why these big brains cannot bring themselves to say temporary, is beyond me.  For Americans who need to purchase little things like food, gas, pay rent and utilities, kids' clothing and shoes, etc., this "temporary" inflation is taking HARD-EARNED MONEY many Americans simply do NOT have!.  This "temporary" inflation significantly HARMS our most vulnerable Americans.   

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