EPISODE · May 20, 2024 · 20 MIN
You can Build Wealth But Zero Ain't Compounding Nothing
from The Financial Griot · host Lovely Merdelus, Alainta Alcin, Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez
The crew discusses the Bankrate article featuring Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez. Can Black families build generation wealth during a period of higher-than-average inflation, higher costs, and mounting uncertainty? Lawrence's answer is always YES! Americans are struggling with the long-term effects of trading time with hyper-consumer spending. As such, the easiest thing to do now is to pivot towards a healthy relationship between our self-worth and our money. Check out the Bankrate Feature article: https://www.bankrate.com/investing/how-black-families-build-generational-wealth/ Wait, what's a Financial Griot?The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. Alainta Alcin, Lovely Merdelus, and Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez give their take on current events relating to your personal finances and wealth mindset. Features in the New York Times, Bankrate, and other publications, the hosts share the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity, and even Wars. Beyond that, we tie it back to how it reflects on your finances. Specifically, we teach you how to become financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth. Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less?Yeah, it's possible. 80% of millionaires are the first generation. That means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers who welcome a fresh take on money.So there you have it, The Financial Griot, or TFG for short. The hosts amassed over $3 million in wealth in about eight years and are on track to retire early. We will gladly share the secrets if you want them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win. Find the TFG Crew Hosts on InstagramAlainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaintaalcinLawrence Delva-Gonzalez, Financial Foodie and Travel Blogger @theneighborhoodfinanceguyLovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus
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The crew discusses the Bankrate article featuring Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez. Can Black families build generation wealth during a period of higher-than-average inflation, higher costs, and mounting uncertainty? Lawrence's answer is always YES! Americans are struggling with the long-term effects of trading time with hyper-consumer spending. As such, the easiest thing to do now is to pivot towards a healthy relationship between our self-worth and our money.
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