When it comes to the wealth disparity between Black and White families, America has a lot of catching up to do: in fact, the median gap between Black and White households is $172,000, according to a survey from Brookings. On this episode of Decoding Retirement, Robert "Bob" Powell speaks with Chris Wilson, H&R Block franchisee and author of "How To Make Your Nest Egg Last A Lifetime." Chris discusses his strategies for promoting financial literacy, the benefits of opportunity zones, and strategies to help build wealth for the next generation.

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