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by Powers Investments Management, LLC December 8, 2025
FINANCIAL LITERACY

Dunbar High School – From Good To A “Ghetto” School

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  The WealthBuildingPowers blog focuses on financial literacy and competency, and it does not provide specific investment recommendations.    From Good To Great To “Ghetto” Thomas Sowell, an alum of Dunbar High, is a renowned American economist, social theorist, and political commentator known for his influential work in economic history, race relations, and public policy.  Raised in Harlem, New York, Sowell overcame early hardships to earn degrees from Harvard (BA), ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC December 1, 2025
FINANCIAL LITERACY

Building Wealth: The Role of Two-Parent Households

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  The WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy and competency blog, and it does not provide specific investment recommendations.   When we talk about poverty, most people think of financial metrics—low income, minimal savings, and limited net worth.  However, poverty doesn’t just manifest in bank accounts.  It shows up in health outcomes like obesity and diabetes.  It appears in classrooms, where educational achievement is lagging.  It appears in communities where opportunity seems out of ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC November 24, 2025
FINANCIAL LITERACY , SAVINGS

Wealth Building Secrets: Cultivating Confidence for Success

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  The WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy and competency blog, and it does not provide specific investment recommendations.     Wealth isn’t just about income — it’s about allocation. Here’s how high-net-worth individuals typically structure their portfolios: 🧠 Confidence: The Invisible Currency Wealthy people don’t just have money — they have belief. They walk into rooms and take the head seat at the table, believing they belong. They expect opportunity. They act from a place of deservedness, not scarcity. They ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC September 8, 2025
FINANCIAL LITERACY

Unlocking Success: The Power of Work Ethic

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy/competency blog and does not provide specific investment recommendations.   Millionaire politicians love to shout about wages, income, and wealth inequality.   But silence when you point out the inequalities in old-fashioned sweat equity. My parents taught their boys that YOUR work ethic determines your success. Crying, moaning, and playing the blame game get you NOTHING! Successful people consistently put in the effort and outperform those who rely solely on making the ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC September 5, 2025
FINANCIAL LITERACY

Racial Disparities in Youth Violence: A Podcast Insight

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  The WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy/competency blog, and it does not provide specific investment recommendations.   Click to play:  Podcast created with Alphabet’s Notebook LM. Today’s podcast presents a strong argument against policies that reduce police presence, asserting they lead to a tragic increase in violence, particularly affecting Black children and teens. The podcast highlights stark racial disparities in gun deaths, noting that homicide is the leading cause of death ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC August 22, 2025
MENTORS

The Legacy of Lt. Dan -Gary Sinise’s Real Life Heroic Impact – Today’s Deep Dive Podcast:

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  The WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy/competency blog, and it does not provide specific investment recommendations.   Click to play:  Podcast created with Alphabet’s Notebook LM. The Legacy of Lt. Dan -Gary Sinise’s Real Life Heroic Impact Today’s podcast explores Gary Sinise's real-life impact through his philanthropic efforts, inspired by his portrayal of Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump. Sinise's portrayal became a "call to action," leading him to form the Lt. Dan ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC August 15, 2025
FINANCIAL LITERACY

My Dreams Ran Into An Affirmative Action Concrete Wall! Today’s Deep Dive Podcast:

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  The WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy/competency blog, and it does not provide specific investment recommendations.   Click to play: My Dreams Ran Into An Affirmative Action Concrete Wall!  Podcast created with Alphabet’s Notebook LM. Today’s podcast shares my personal story about affirmative action in college admissions. Being admitted to NC State University in 1976, despite lacking academic preparedness, led to significant struggles, a loss of confidence, and the abandonment ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC August 11, 2025
WEALTH BUILDING POWERS

The Forgotten Victims of Crime in America – Black Kids!

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  The WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy/competency blog, and it does not provide specific investment recommendations.   Click below to listen to the audio version Their Lives Mattered: The Forgotten Victims of Crime in America. Click below to play the video. Their Lives Mattered: The Forgotten Victims of Crime in America “Who are the victims of defunding and demoralizing the police? Former BLM activist Xaviaer DuRousseau exposes the heartbreaking reality of inner-city ...

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