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by Powers Investments Management, LLC April 1, 2019
FINANCIAL LITERACY

FINANCIAL LITERACY IS JUST NOT THAT COMPLICATED – TRUST ME!

It is estimated the lack of financial literacy, cost Americans ~ $300 billion in 2018, or three Bill Gates’ fortunes. While financial literacy is not rocket science, 63% of Americans are considered "financially illiterate."  People who are financially illiterate have difficulty applying financial decision-making skills to every day real-life situations.  SO WHAT EXACTLY IS FINANCIAL LITERACY? Financial literacy is understanding all aspects of money, such as: taxes, savings, paying bills, retirement, budgeting, paying for ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC March 25, 2019
FINANCIAL LITERACY

DO YOU WANT TO FINALLY STOP PAYING FOR THE RACIAL WEALTH GAP?

In his January 1964 State of the Union address, President Lyndon Johnson proclaimed, “This administration today, here and now, declares unconditional war on poverty in America.”  In the 50 years since that time, U. S. taxpayers have spent over $22 trillion on anti-poverty programs. Adjusted for inflation, this spending (which does not include Social Security or Medicare) is three times the cost of all U.S. military wars since the American Revolution.  Progress ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC February 18, 2019
FINANCIAL LITERACY

SO YOU GOT A HUGE TAX REFUND – NOW WHAT?

Approximately 76 million or 44 percent of Americans paid ZERO federal income tax in 2018.  For the rest of us, about 70% will get a refund. Keep in mind because your tax bracket was most likely decreased for 2018, your refund will be smaller than 2017’s refund.   WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR REFUND- TO GROW YOUR NET-WORTH PAY OFF HIGH INTEREST DEBT If you have credit card debt, this may be a perfect use for your tax ...

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FINANCIAL LITERACY , WEALTH BUILDING POWERS

2019’s YEAR END BLOG – HAPPY HOLIDAYS

I started publishing Wealth Building Powers blog when I was suddenly sidelined from my professional career for health reasons. I worked in a field that strives to protect the lives and health of employees and the neighbors in the surrounding communities. I enjoyed my field and miss it as I made a difference by sending employees home safely at the end of their shifts and the end of their work ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC December 13, 2018
FINANCIAL LITERACY

FREEZE – HANDS UP AND DROP THAT CREDIT CARD!

Are you one of the 25% who is spending every spare minute and dollars you DO NOT HAVE hitting the malls and Amazon? Adding to the thousands of dollars of credit you are struggling to pay? Women incur ~$1500 in holiday debt and Men ~$1700. If you are NOT capable of buying gifts without increasing your credit debt, you need to DROP THOSE DANGEROUS WEAPONS OF WEALTH DESTRUCTION - YOUR ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC November 1, 2018
FINANCIAL LITERACY

DO YOU WANT TO SAVE OVER $100,000? IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT SCORE!

For a $500,000 home, the difference between a 760 and a 620 credit score could cost you more than $150,000 in additional interest payments, over 30 years, due to higher rates! This is an example of one cost savings and there are several more below. Credit vendors, banks, landlords, etc. use our credit scores to evaluate our credit worthiness. Your creditworthiness is the likelihood you will pay your debt or NOT. Our ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC October 18, 2018
FINANCIAL LITERACY

GROW YOUR WEALTH BY REDUCING SPEND ON: TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING & FOOD

Regardless if you are a Doctor, Physical Therapist, Landscaper, etc., the average American spends almost 70% of after tax dollars on just three items: Housing, Transportation and Food. We save on average, four percent. This lack of savings is a recipe for future Titanic size disaster. You will struggle to help your kids attend college or trade school. You will possibly be unable to pay for your Housing, Transportation, ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC September 20, 2018
FINANCIAL LITERACY , RETIREMENT

DO NOT DONATE YOUR HARD EARBED MONEY FROM YOUR RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS TO COLLEGES TO PAY FOR YOUR KIDS EDUCATION!

Years ago, due to a layoff, my friend faced the dilemma of cashing in his 401-K Plan for his kids education or letting them take college loans. Today this is a common dilemma many parents face. Seventy five percent of parents report a willingness to delay retirement to help their kids get through college. It is expected by 2024, ~25% of those 65 and older will ...

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