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by Powers Investments Management, LLC January 5, 2026
FINANCIAL LITERACY

🧾 Lifetime Roadmap To Wealth

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  The WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy/competency blog, and it does not provide specific investment recommendations.    🧾 One Sheet to Rule Your Wallet: Lifetime Financial Plan Screenshot Start now, retire rich. Seriously—this one-sheet could be your golden ticket to millionaire status (and early beach days). 💸 The Basics Screenshot Kill credit card debt monthly. Interest is a villain—don’t let it win. Save 20% of your after-tax income. Can’t hit 20% yet? Trim the fluff and work your way ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC December 29, 2025
FINANCIAL LITERACY

Celebrating Progress: Black Americans & Financial Literacy

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  The WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy and competency blog, and it does not provide specific investment recommendations.     Let’s be real: Black Americans still rank at the bottom in education, employment, income, and more. But we’ve come a long way—and that deserves celebration. In 1940, a staggering 87% of Black Americans lived below the poverty line. By 2023, that number dropped to under 18%. Among Black married couples, the ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC December 22, 2025
FINANCIAL LITERACY

Learn from Mistakes: The Path to Financial Success

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy/competency blog and does not provide specific investment recommendations.   Hard Work; Never Give Up; Make the Right Choices; Fix Your Own Errors; Treat People Kindly Muhammad Ali Hard Work - I Never Met a Successful Person Who Did Not Earn It! I was at my favorite store, Costco, and noticed a young man I often see working there. He is a dedicated hard worker. The ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC December 15, 2025
INSURANCE AND ILLNESSES

Two Insurances You Need – NOW!

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  The WealthBuildingPowers blog focuses on financial literacy and competency, and it does not provide specific investment recommendations.   Disability and Life Insurance! Your biggest asset isn’t your house or car. It’s your ability to earn money. Financially literate people protect their ability to earn money in sickness and in health. Disability insurance Disability insurance is a crucial coverage that most people skip. If you have a health crisis or accident and ...

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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 November 17, 2025
FINANCIAL LITERACY

Creating Wealth Is Just Another Game – But First Learn The Rules!

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  The WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy and competency blog, and it does not provide specific investment recommendations.    🏈Fumbled Fortunes: Why Wealth Is Just Another Game You’ve Gotta Learn to Play Picture this: a teenager who’s never seen a TV is plopped in front of an NFL game. She watches in wide-eyed confusion as a swarm of oversized men crash into each other like caffeinated rhinos. There’s a weirdly ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC November 10, 2025
FINANCIAL LITERACY , INVESTMENTS , MENTORS , SAVINGS

Every Life Must Matter!

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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by Powers Investments Management, LLC November 3, 2025
FINANCIAL LITERACY , INVESTMENTS , MENTORS , SAVINGS

By Spending Your Retirement Savings Now, You May End Up Relying On The Very People You’re Trying To Help.

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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