B. Lifted Up!

WHO’S WHOHow does social stratification impact wealth inequality?Who is considered wealthy in the US? Well, let’s consider what the socio-economic distribution of money looks like. Proverbs 22:1 tells us that ‘A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.’ This conversation comes from a place of understanding and borrows from the Sankofa concept ‘to know where you are in order to know where you want to go’. We acknowledge the possibilities and encourage the reach.

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What’s the difference between investing in residential real estate vs. commercial real estate?There is a major distinction. Buying single or multi-family homes to live in or flip usually requires active participation. Hiring a management company is an option – but it’s best to be in the mix of making decisions about location, updates and repairs to insure equity potential and maximize your return on investment.By comparison commercial real estate -- apartment buildings, offices, retail and manufacturing space -- can provide a more passive investment approach to achieve income, appreciation, portfolio diversification and asset value.

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How should we respond to an atmosphere of chaos?The political atmosphere is all over the place. Federal spending priorities, state & local budget deficits, tax cuts for corporations & the wealthy and tax increases for the middle class. We cringe at the resurgence of overt racial bigotry, attacks on religious freedom, profanity on the world stage, sex scandals, high level lies, and growing intolerance of the diversity that branded our societal uniqueness. In the midst of such confusion, faith beckons the depth of our trust in GOD.

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How can I advance my entrepreneurial vision of developing alternative streams of income?Entrepreneurship is not for the faint at heart. But the opportunities for entrepreneurs are vast – depending how hard you want to work. One of the most interesting methods of making money is through residual income. That is: building an asset that continues to pay you after the work is done. Whether a full-time entrepreneur or moonlighting from your day job, you can start by turning an idea or project that you are passionate about into an asset that fills a need in the marketplace, knowing that ‘the blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.’ Proverbs 10:22

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Can I create wealth by owning real estate?The greatest advantage of creating wealth via real estate is that you get to do it with someone else’s money! Leverage –the use of borrowed capital to purchase and/or increase the potential return of an investment -- allows you to make money from an income-producing asset worth much more than your cash outlay. But like any investment, there are risks. Join this conversation with our guest expert, James Boyce of Weichert Realtors (NJ) for strategic concepts of real estate ownership.

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Can I be hacked – or has it already happened?Here’s another one for the books. When Capital One Bank was hacked in 2019 it took 5 months before they disclosed it. In the past decade Marriott, EquiFax, Target, Sony, Yahoo, Adobe, and Security Hold have all had major cyber-attacks that exposed the personal data of millions of Americans. Join us with special guest, Twyla Garrett – author, motivational speaker and founder of Investment Management Enterprises -- as we navigate the mine fields of protecting your private personal & financial information.

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What should I know about investing in the stock market?Is it really possible to create wealth through investing in the stock market? Well, it depends on your concept of wealth, your goals and how much time you have.Planning is required. Parents want to make sure there is money for their children to go to college; who doesn’t want to make sure there is enough money to live comfortably in retirement; others invest for the purpose of accumulating wealth for lifestyle and legacy. But, what about the risk? And, how do you align your goals with investment options? Glad you asked. Find your comfort zone in this conversation. After all, the money never sleeps – but make sure you can.

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How can I be sure that I am making the right decisions?The world is moving at the speed of light. Technology makes everything immediate. Solutions are expected at the speed of a keystroke. Too often our decision making process is driven by the expectation of immediacy in finding the solution. However, there are some solutions that require God’s wisdom. His thoughts are bigger than ours and beyond the sphere of technology (GIGO). Before us lies time & opportunity! The choices that we make – – matter.

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What are you expecting in 2020?There is no shortage of economic predictions in 2020.  Recession; impact of global warming; increasing healthcare costs, housing, federal debt, gas & oil; and on and on.  The noise of economic speculation spreads enough fear to stop us in our tracks. But as people of faith, we know that ‘GOD did not give us a spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.’ (2nd Timothy 1:7). Dare to dream; set personal goals; Believe in your power!

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What happens to my estate/assets if I become incapacitated? No one thinks it’s ever going to happen to them.  But, anything as simple as a fall, an unexpected accident, or complication to an illness can take you out – for the short or long-term.  So, what happens when you can’t handle your everyday personal business?  Live freely with the assurance of knowing that you have a plan.

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