A young mother stood in line at her local tax office. She worked two jobs, picked up every overtime hour she could, and still struggled to keep the lights on. When her tax return was finished, she expected to get money back. Instead, she owed. The look on her face said it all—she was workingContinue reading “The Tax Relief Many People Don’t Know About…..”
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The Quiet Burden: How Taxes Heigh Heaviest on The Poor!
A young mother of three stands in line at a grocery store late on a Friday night. She’s buying the basics—milk, cereal, bread, and a few frozen meals because she won’t have time to cook after her shift tomorrow. Her total comes to $62.41. She pulls out her debit card and knows what’s coming next:Continue reading “The Quiet Burden: How Taxes Heigh Heaviest on The Poor!”
Standing Strong: A Message to Single Parents, Young Men, and Families Living Paycheck to Paycheck!
America talks a lot about opportunity — but many people never see it.Single parents doing everything alone.Young men fighting to stay on the right path.Families living paycheck to paycheck, hoping nothing goes wrong this month. This blog is for you. Because the truth is simple:You are carrying this country on your back, and you deserveContinue reading “Standing Strong: A Message to Single Parents, Young Men, and Families Living Paycheck to Paycheck!”
Protecting our Families starts with Us !
In the past, we have talked about saving and investing. Today, we need to address this again with more urgency, because the truth is simple and painful: no one is coming to rescue us. No one is going to build our future for us. It is up to us to protect our families, our children,Continue reading “Protecting our Families starts with Us !”
The Three Pillars of Wealth Building: Strengthening the Black Communities…
The Three Pillars of Wealth: Building Stronger Black Communities Wealth isn’t created by chance—it’s built through knowledge, discipline, and a willingness to invest in the future. For generations, many of us in the Black community have worked hard, but often our hard work hasn’t translated into wealth. That’s because most jobs only pay enough toContinue reading “The Three Pillars of Wealth Building: Strengthening the Black Communities…”
Building Generational Wealth Starts with Family”
When we look at families who have built lasting wealth and influence, one common thread stands out—they worked together. From the Waltons who turned Walmart into one of the world’s largest companies, to the Kennedys who built both political and financial power, and the Rockefellers who became synonymous with American industry, their stories all startedContinue reading “Building Generational Wealth Starts with Family””
Connecting the Dots: Lessons from the Past Few Months….
Over the past few months, we’ve had some important conversations together. Each topic we’ve explored—whether about work, safety, justice, or finances—has been part of a bigger picture. Today, I want to connect those dots and encourage you to take action. We’ve talked about the future of work and how automation, AI, and robotics are changingContinue reading “Connecting the Dots: Lessons from the Past Few Months….”
Time + Savings + Investing = Options
Most people think of time, saving, and investing as three separate things, but in reality, they are closely connected. I learned this lesson the hard way. Between the ages of 17 and 24, I wasn’t saving or investing. I was living day to day, thinking there would always be time to figure it out later.Continue reading “Time + Savings + Investing = Options”
Turn Spare Change Into Life-Changing Choices……
I often write about the importance of saving and investing early, and about managing your time wisely. These habits are powerful because they give you options in life — and having options means having freedom. I can speak about this with conviction because I know what it’s like to waste time. Between the ages ofContinue reading “Turn Spare Change Into Life-Changing Choices……”
Not in Their Plans: But in our Hands
For as long as this country has existed, the power structure was never designed with people of color in mind. The laws, financial systems, and economic opportunities were created to favor certain groups while leaving others out. Even today, we see how wealth, influence, and decision-making remain concentrated in a few hands, with people ofContinue reading “Not in Their Plans: But in our Hands”
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