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“The black family unit that had survived 150 years of slavery was decimated in less than 30 years by welfare payments that stopped if the family structure remained intact.”

Quote by Larry Burkett

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Larry Burkett was an American author and financial counselor, renowned for his books on personal financial management and Christian living. His works emphasized the importance of saving, investing, and debt management, having a profound impact on the field of personal financial planning. more

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