Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers. The WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy and competency blog, and it does not provide specific investment recommendations. Was BLM More Than A Catchy Slogan? I’ve been criticized for not publicly supporting Black Lives Matter. Not because I don’t care about Black lives—of course I do—but because I’ve questioned what the movement could/would deliver. Years after the slogan swept across headlines and BLM was painted on the streets of ...
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Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers. The WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy and competency blog, and it does not provide specific investment recommendations. Your retirement savings aren’t just financial assets—they’re your future lifeline. Before you dip into them, even for your children, ask yourself: Who will support you if you need financial assistance later? If you spend your nest egg now, you may end up relying on the very people you’re trying to help. ...
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Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers. WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy/competency blog and does not provide specific investment recommendations. Autonomous Vehicles Are Approaching - Place Your Bets! Autonomous Vehicles Waymo and Tesla are the leading U.S. Autonomous Vehicle Manufacturers Waymo: Operates fully autonomous (Level 4) vehicles in select cities, utilizing lidar, radar, and cameras. Fully driverless taxis in Phoenix and San Francisco, emphasizing safety and redundancy. Their strength lies in precision, safety, and a cautious, geofenced rollout ...
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Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers. WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy/competency blog and does not provide specific investment recommendations. Building wealth isn’t about luck—it’s about understanding the power of compound interest and making informed financial decisions. By harnessing this principle, you can create lasting economic security for yourself and future generations. The key is to start early, stay consistent, and remain disciplined in investing and saving. Understanding Compound Interest: The Key to Exponential Growth Compound interest ...
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Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers. WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy/competency blog and does not provide specific investment recommendations. In 2024, Economics Rose To The Top Of The Priority List For Voters For the first time in my lifetime, I saw more than ten percent of black males (24% to be exact) vote for a Republican candidate for President. As Joe Biden loudly whispered in Obama’s ear under a live mic- “That’s a big F___ING Deal!” Black ...
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Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers. WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy/competency blog and does not provide specific investment recommendations. Today's Podcast for those who prefer listening. Giving Thanks to God and Two Parents As I read a recent FB post by a family member, I wondered if we could only return to the family and Christian values she described. Today, I read about reparation pushes to make up for the evils of slavery. Governments and companies ...
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America is still the land of opportunity. Most millionaires do it through consistent investing, avoiding debt like the plague, and intelligent spending—NOT lottery tickets and inheritances.
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"Today, more black Americans are more likely to enter a church to attend a funeral than they are to celebrate a wedding.
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The worst waste of time is arguing with the fool and fanatic who doesn't care about truth or reality but only the victory of their beliefs and illusions.
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Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers. WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy/competency blog and does not provide specific investment recommendations. "MUHAMMAD ALI TAUGHT - BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN PEOPLE NOT WALLS" https://youtu.be/aACFp1_w0-A?si=1JDrAl_OB1wiADPx MY HERO - MUHAMMAD ALI A man I cherished as a kid, the THREE Time World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali. I grew up in the segregated South, where being black and proud could get you killed. Suddenly, I and millions worldwide can hear this black man proclaim I ...
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