Financial Uplift: He also outlines six habits that keep people broke and three foundational rules for financial freedom.
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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. George C. Fraser. A renowned networking expert and CEO of FraserNet. Here's a breakdown of the key insights and themes: π Key Highlights & Takeaways π§ Financial Wisdom & Wealth Building Dr. Fraser shares three foundational rules for financial freedom: Rent/Mortgage β€ Weekly Income β Live within your means. Borrow Money Only to Make Money β Avoid debt for depreciating assets. As Income Increases, Cost of Living Should Stay the Same or Decrease β Invest the difference. He also outlines six habits that keep people broke: Not talking about money No emergency fund Impulse purchases Buying unnecessary sale items Paying bills late Improper use of credit cards ποΈ WINDS Wealth Building Centers Created to combat financial illiteracy in Black America. Focus on mindset, habits, values, and solutions. Curriculum includes: Psychology and emotions around money Delayed gratification Four pillars of intergenerational wealth: Wealth management Real estate ownership Business development Entrepreneurship π Power Networking Conference & Fraser Nation A virtual nation concept launched before the pandemic. Offers access to: Black professionals and business owners Intellectual capital Products and services across the Pan-African diaspora Promotes virtual workshops, summits, and coaching. πΌ Entrepreneurship & Passive Income Encourages Black Americans to sell, not just buy. Suggests a multi-stream income strategy: Use 9β5 income to fund a side hustle. Use side hustle profits to invest. Let investments eventually replace your job income. π¬ Quotes & Wisdom βStop living above your means. Stop living within your means. Live below your means and invest the rest.β βIf you bake cookies, put them in a box, put your name on it, and sell it.β βThere should not be a Black person in America with a single stream of income.β #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.