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

It’s happening.  CEOs Are Saying AI Will Wipe Out Jobs.

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  The WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy and competency blog, and it does not provide specific investment recommendations.      When I started working in the dark ages, we did so without the tools you take for granted today (desk computers, tablets, cellphones, etc).  Everything—notes, calls, schedules—was handled manually.  Soon, it became automatic that a new employee would be set up with their laptop on their first day.  Some roles, such as office ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC September 22, 2025
INVESTMENTS

The U.S. vs China: Whose Autonomous Driving Technology Is Winning?

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

Teaching CJ the Wealth-Building-Powers of Compounding

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy/competency blog and does not provide specific investment recommendations.   A friend's grandson, CJ, was born on April 21, 2025.  So, let’s start building his future education fund!  No time to waste! CJ’s Education Funds Total deposits = $65,700.  Depending on the average return rate, CJ could have between $ 99,000.00 and $130,000.00 for education or other expenses. Building CJ’s Financial Literacy  CJ's Sketch When old enough, involve CJ in contributing to his savings and ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC September 12, 2025
FINANCIAL LITERACY , MENTORS

6,500% Gain on Nvidia: A Long-Term Investment Strategy – 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:  Podcast created with Alphabet’s Notebook LM. 6,500% Gain on Nvidia: A Long-Term Investment Strategy Today’s podcast shares my investment philosophy through the lens of my2016 Nvidia stock purchase. My reasoningincludes key factors like strong leadership, long-term product demand, market dominance, and aggressive research and development. I also recommended the stock ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC August 29, 2025
FINANCIAL LITERACY , MENTORS

60 Years of Financial Wisdom: Key Lessons – 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: 60 Years Of Wealth Building Lessons!  Podcast created with Alphabet’s Notebook LM. Today’s podcast shares my financial literacy lessons. It emphasizes the importance of making wise life choices, such as selecting a supportive spouse and delaying significant life steps, like starting a family, until one is financially stable. Education and competency ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC August 25, 2025
FINANCIAL LITERACY

Careers In Trades – Less Debt and Great Pay!

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy/competency blog and does not provide specific investment recommendations.   In 2024, my home was constructed by a skilled team of professionals, including masons, electricians, roofers, plumbers, data technicians, flooring experts, and more. Without them, I’d be living in a tent—probably sweating through a 90-degree Sarasota, Florida, June day!  These trades are essential—not just for building homes but for America’s growth and very survival. They ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC August 18, 2025
MENTORS

How to Build Your Championship Team

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy/competency blog and does not provide specific investment recommendations.   Assemble Your Dream Team Starting Five! Just like Michael Jordan required a great Starting Five on his path to six NBA Championships, your team shapes your success.  You are the average of the five people you hang with most— their integrity, smarts, and hustle rub off on you.  Do You Want To Win? Assemble Your Team with ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC August 4, 2025
FINANCIAL LITERACY

I’m Up 6,500% on This Stock! And Holding!

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  The WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy and competency blog, and it does not provide specific investment recommendations.   Holding Nvidia Stock Sometimes Felt Like Riding The Starship Enterprise With Kirk Yelling "Scotty, More Power!" Prefer Listening: Click Below Back in 2016, I initiated a position in Nvidia Corporation (NVDA). The decision was the culmination of years of observation, analysis, and belief in the company’s leadership and vision. Here’s how I ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC July 28, 2025
FINANCIAL LITERACY

Sharing 60 Years Of Wealth Building Lessons!

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  The WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy/competency blog, and it does not provide specific investment recommendations.   Prefer to listen, click the above podcast. Today's blog shares the lessons I learned about wealth creation. Some can help you avoid the many mistakes I made along the way. One of the most critical decisions in life isn’t where to go to college—it’s who you choose to marry. A strong ...

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by Powers Investments Management, LLC July 25, 2025
FINANCIAL LITERACY

What If I Had Been Born White? – Today’s Deep Dive Podcast:

Disclaimer: Good Day, Readers.  WealthBuildingPowers blog is a financial literacy/competency blog and does not provide specific investment recommendations.   Click to play today's podcast:  Podcast created with Alphabet’s Notebook LM. What If I Had Been Born White? Wow - I have less hair and need some sun! Today’s podcast explores the concept of the "ovarian lottery" as described by Warren Buffett, emphasizing how birth circumstances significantly influence life outcomes. I recall my experiences growing up Black ...

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