Bryant: Unlocking Financial Literacy for Everyone
My Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways Sirius XM show guest
this weekend is iconic social entrepreneur and wealth expert, John Hope Bryant.
He’s not only a well-known entrepreneur but a best-selling author,
philanthropist, and advocate for helping people understand the
powerful transformational impact of financial literacy.
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John Hope Bryant is the founder, chairman, and CEO
of Operation
HOPE. This non-profit organization is dedicated to improving economic
opportunity for underserved communities through financial literacy programs,
economic education, and access to resources.
Through initiatives like the “HOPE Inside” program,
Operation HOPE partners with banks, credit unions, and organizations to offer
free financial coaching in their communities.
Bryant has been called the "consciousness of
capitalism.” He has served as a financial literacy advisor to US presidents,
including George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama.
He has received numerous honors
for his work including humanitarian awards and honorary doctorates.
Bryant is the only Black best-selling author on
economics and business leadership in the world and has authored several books
including: Love Leadership: The New Way to Lead in a Fear-Based World,
How the Poor Can Save Capitalism: Rebuilding the Path to the Middle
Class, The Memo: Five Rules for Your Economic Liberation, and Financial
Literacy for All: Disrupting Struggle, Advancing Financial Freedom, and Building
a New American Middle
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Here are 10 powerful insights from this financial
literacy guru. |
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You make money during the day, and create wealth
while you sleep, by taking advantage of compound interest, which is money that
grows over time.
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Home ownership is the foundation of wealth. When
people tell you it is better to rent – don’t listen to them! Most who say that
stupid thing own the homes they live in.
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The only freedom you have total control over is
your credit score. Just pay your bills on time, and you will improve your credit
score.
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Your credit score can not only help you
financially, but statistics show that people with higher credit scores tend to
live longer, for you have a different lifestyle.
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People who live in “sub 600” credit score areas
tend to live into their 60’s. People with a credit score above 700 tend to live
into their 80’s.
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For every 50 points of your credit score above 500,
you live 10 more years.
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People fail for 3 reasons: ignorance, pride and
greed.
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Financial literacy is available for everyone. The
key is your willingness to take the time to get rid of ignorance, by learning
how money works.
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With wealth it really does not matter how much
money you make; it matters how you handle your money.
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You must live below your means, save money, and
invest money so that it can grow.
John Hope Bryant’s mother worked a job
for 32 years, making $15-$18 per hour. She saved and invested. She bought 7
homes in her lifetime...and had a million-dollar net worth when she
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To order John Hope Bryant's book, Financial
Literacy for All: Disrupting Struggle, Advancing Financial Freedom, and Building
a New American Middle Class, please go here.
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