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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 1H 13M

3 reasons Black Families lose their wealth after 1 generation

from Grow Your Money Podcast · host Constance Carter

Did you know that over 85% of NFL players go broke within 5 years of retirement? That Aretha Franklin, Prince, James Brown, and John Singleton all passed away without a living trust — and their families fought for YEARS over their estates?This episode is a wake-up call. I’m breaking down the three biggest reasons African Americans lose their wealth after the first generation — and what we need to do to stop the cycle:✅ Hood rich vs. legacy rich – why liabilities don’t build wealth✅ The lack of financial literacy – and how to teach your children✅ No living trust – and the disaster it causes when we don’t plan aheadWe’ll look at celebrity case studies, talk about dynasty trusts, and show you how to protect your legacy like the Rockefellers have for over a century.💡 Don’t let your hard work die with you. Build wealth that lasts generations. Tune in now and learn how to create a real legacy — not just the illusion of wealth.📘 Get my FREE Living Trust eBook at: https://www.makemylivingtrust.com💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments and share this with someone building a better future for their family.⸻🔑 KEYWORDS:Black generational wealth, how Black families lose wealth, hood rich vs real wealth, living trust for Black families, celebrity probate battles, financial literacy in the Black community, dynasty trust, estate planning, Prince no will, Aretha Franklin probate, how to protect Black wealth, Grow Your Money Podcast, Constance Carter, Net 7 Collective⸻📌 HASHTAGS:#BlackWealth #GenerationalWealth #LivingTrust #HoodRich #FinancialLiteracy #WealthBuilding #EstatePlanning #GrowYourMoney #Net7Nation #LegacyPlanning #TrustFundBabies #BlackLegacy #WOKEWealth #ConstanceCarter #BlackExcellenceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversationswithconstance/donations

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