Design Your Life Build Your Wealth

08/23/2026

DAY 1: ARE YOU FINANCIALLY WELL—OR JUST FINANCIALLY SURVIVING?

Have you ever thought about the difference between earning money and actually feeling financially well?

You can earn $150,000 a year and still feel anxious every time a bill arrives.

You can earn much less and still experience a sense of control, security, and peace of mind.

Financial well-being is not measured only by your income.

It is also about how safe you feel, how prepared you are, and how much freedom your financial life gives you to live according to your values.

To me, financial well-being means:

• You can meet your current obligations
• You are prepared for unexpected expenses
• You feel secure about your future
• You have enough freedom to enjoy your life

Today, I invite you to look at your financial life honestly—not with shame, fear, or judgment, but with curiosity, compassion, and self-respect.

For a more comprehensive assessment, you can use the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Financial Well-Being Scale Questionnaire:

👉 https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/financial-well-being/

The CFPB questionnaire is a research-based tool designed to help you assess your financial well-being. It is different from the brief reflection exercise below and may provide a more complete picture of your financial situation.

For this reflection, give yourself a score from 1–5:

1 = Not true at all
2 = Rarely true
3 = Sometimes true
4 = Mostly true
5 = Completely true

1. I can pay my monthly expenses without constantly feeling stressed.

2. I could handle an unexpected expense without immediately borrowing money.

3. I consistently save money for my future.

4. I am financially prepared if illness, disability, or job loss interrupts my income.

5. My financial situation allows me to make choices—not just survive emergencies.

YOUR TOTAL: _____ / 25

• 21–25: You are building strong financial well-being
• 16–20: You have a foundation, but some areas need attention
• 11–15: Your finances may be more vulnerable than they appear
• 5–10: It may be time to stop avoiding the situation and begin rebuilding

Please remember: this score is not a judgment of your success or your worth.

It is simply a mirror.

And sometimes, a mirror is a gift.

It gives us the opportunity to see what needs our attention before it becomes something more difficult to change.

Now ask yourself:

What is the one financial problem creating the most stress in my life?

What is one action I can take this week to begin changing it?

Maybe you need to review your spending.

Maybe you need to begin building an emergency fund, address debt, protect your income, or have an honest conversation about money.

You do not have to solve everything today.

You do not have to have all the answers.

You only need to be willing to take one intentional step forward.

Financial peace does not begin only when you earn more.

It begins when you become willing to understand your current situation and care for your future self.

Have you ever thought about money as a form of self-care?

When you create a plan, protect your income, save for the future, and make thoughtful decisions, you are not simply managing numbers.

You are creating more space for freedom, meaningful relationships, new possibilities, and peace of mind.

That is part of the new art of living: creating a life where money supports what matters most to you.

Please be gentle with yourself as you reflect today.

Wherever you are starting from, you are not behind.

You are becoming more aware—and awareness is where meaningful change begins.

I look forward to continuing this journey with you tomorrow as we explore Day 2: Money Beliefs.

08/17/2026

Have you ever feel this way?

Commit to your debt Vs commit to your wealth.

Choose it wisely.

Having equity in the house, you still have to get approved by bank or mortgage company. Do you really own your home equity?

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08/17/2026

STOP WONDERING IF YOU’LL BE NEXT. START BUILDING A FUTURE NO LAYOFF CAN TAKE AWAY.

More than 2,700 Tyson workers in Illinois arrived at work and learned that the jobs many had depended on for years were suddenly gone.

Some had given the company decades of their lives.

This is a powerful reminder: Your job can support your life—but it should never control your future.

Through July 2026, U.S. employers announced 477,033 job cuts. AI alone was cited in 112,713 job-cut announcements, alongside corporate restructuring, economic conditions, facility closures, and lost contracts.

You cannot control your employer’s next decision. But you can control what you start building today.

Because if your paycheck suddenly stops:

Your mortgage won’t wait.
Your car payment won’t wait.
Your bills won’t wait.
And your family cannot put their lives on hold while you search for another job.

You deserve more than living with the fear of being next.

Imagine waking up without worrying about layoffs.

Imagine having savings that give your family breathing room.

Imagine having multiple income streams so one employer’s decision cannot destroy your financial stability.

Imagine building a system-driven business that continues creating income—and gives you more freedom to choose how you live, where you live, and who you spend your time with.

That is true financial security.

It’s not just about surviving a job loss. It’s about building a life in which your dreams are no longer limited by one paycheck.

Start today:

1. Build at least six months of emergency savings.
Give yourself time, options, and peace of mind.

2. Create more than one stream of income.
Never allow one paycheck to become your family’s only lifeline.

3. Stop renting your income—start owning it.
Build your own business, create a system, and begin developing income that you have greater ownership and control over.

Your goal should not be to spend your life hoping your job remains safe.

Your goal should be to become so financially strong that losing a job no longer means losing your life, your dreams, or your peace.

If you don’t feel secure with your job or current income, let’s talk. It’s time to learn how Multi-Handed, system-driven income can help you build financial security, create greater freedom, and design your dream life on your own terms.

Don’t wait to find out whether you’re next. Start building a future where it no longer matters.

Sources: Challenger, Gray & Christmas—July 2026 Job Cuts Report | Tyson Foods restructuring announcement

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08/16/2026

A Millionaire Mindset doesn’t start with having a million dollars. It starts with the way you THINK. 🌱

At WealthBuilders, we believe a strong financial future doesn’t begin with asking:

“What should I buy?” or “What should I invest in?”

It begins with financial knowledge, discipline, and vision.

And we don’t believe financial education should start only when you become an adult. That’s why we created Mini-Millionaires — to plant these seeds early.

In yesterday’s class, our kids learned about the Entrepreneurial Mindset — how to think like an owner, recognize opportunities, create value, and learn how to build their own income.

Having a great career and a good salary is wonderful. But we want the next generation to understand:

Your financial future doesn’t have to be limited to a paycheck.

Instead of only asking:

“What job will I have, and how much will I earn?”

We want them to also ask:

“What value can I create, and how can I build income of my own?”

Our goal isn’t simply to teach people how to make money.

We want them to learn how to create income, save, manage, protect, and grow their money.

That’s the Millionaire Mindset we want to pass from one generation to the next. ❤️

If you’d like your child to join our next Mini-Millionaires class, comment "Join" and I’ll add you to the list for next month.

Siri Inoue, RSSA®
Your Financial Bestie

08/09/2026

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08/06/2026

HOW LONG WILL YOU KEEP WORKING HARD—JUST TO MAKE THE BANK RICHER?

Yesterday, I spoke with a business owner who works hard and earns money, but:

His credit score is only 590.
His savings earn almost nothing.
His car loan interest rate is 26%.

Think about that—26%!

While his savings sit still, high interest is eating away at his income every single month.

He is using the Rule of 72—but in the wrong direction.

Instead of compound growth helping him build wealth, high interest is working against him and taking money away from his future.

Are you sick and tired of…

• Working hard but never getting ahead?
• Paying high interest because of poor credit?
• Losing money to overdraft fees and late payments?
• Watching your savings sit without growing?
• Feeling like your paycheck disappears every month?

This is why financial education is a MUST.

You don’t need to earn more money before you start learning. You need to become smarter with the money you already earn.

Learn how to:

• Build and protect your credit
• Stop wasting money on unnecessary interest
• Make compound growth work for you
• Move from spending and surviving to saving and growing
• Build a more secure financial future

How much longer will you allow high interest to eat up the money you work so hard to earn?

Do you want to change from WASTING money to GROWING money?

Do you want to change your financial direction—and ultimately change your life’s destiny?

Let’s learn. Let’s grow. Let’s take control of your financial future.

Contact me if you’re ready to learn more. Your financial future can change—but first, your financial knowledge must change.

Siri Inoue, RSSA®
Your Financial Bestie
📞 954-261-4245

07/25/2026

Hello, friends!

I recently came across this article, and I felt I needed to share this important update with you.

My goal is not only to help you build financial security, but also to help you have the financial resources to access quality medical care when you need it most.

According to Fidelity’s latest estimate:

A 65-year-old retiring in 2026 may need an average of $185,500 for healthcare expenses throughout retirement.

That is up from $172,500 last year—an increase of approximately 7.5% in just one year.

Here are the key takeaways I want you to know:

1️⃣ Medicare does not cover every healthcare expense.

According to the article, 54% of pre-retirees mistakenly believe Medicare will cover all their healthcare expenses in retirement.

In reality, retirees may still be responsible for premiums, prescription drugs, copays, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket expenses.

2️⃣ The $185,500 estimate does not include Long-Term Care.

It does not include expenses such as assisted living, nursing home care, in-home caregivers, or the cost of support if you can no longer fully care for yourself.

3️⃣ Long-Term Care coverage alone may not address every situation.

Today, we see more people around us being diagnosed with cancer, suffering heart attacks, or experiencing strokes—and many become seriously ill before reaching retirement age.

A person may have a serious illness but still be able to perform the required activities of daily living. If that person does not yet meet the policy’s qualifications for Long-Term Care benefits, the LTC coverage may not pay at that time.

This is why a Critical Illness Rider can also be an important part of the plan.

If you are diagnosed with a covered critical illness and meet the policy’s requirements, the rider may provide a lump-sum benefit that can help with:

✅ Expenses not covered by health insurance
✅ Travel or alternative treatment costs
✅ Income lost while you are unable to work
✅ Mortgage payments and household expenses
✅ Time to recover without feeling pressured to return to work too soon

Health insurance helps pay medical providers.

But it does not necessarily replace your paycheck or pay your mortgage, groceries, and other household expenses while you are sick.

4️⃣ Healthcare costs are rising faster than Social Security benefits.

The article cites a projected long-term healthcare inflation rate of 5.8%, compared with a projected Social Security cost-of-living adjustment of only 2.4%.

This means retirement income may not keep pace with rising healthcare expenses.

5️⃣ Healthcare could consume a significant portion of Social Security income.

HealthView estimates that a healthy couple retiring in 2026 may need approximately 84% of their lifetime Social Security benefits just to cover healthcare expenses.

This information is not meant to make you afraid of retirement.

It is a reminder that a complete retirement plan should include more than a 401(k), Social Security, and Medicare.

We should prepare separately for:

✅ Everyday living expenses throughout retirement
✅ Healthcare costs not covered by Medicare
✅ A source of funds following a covered critical illness
✅ Long-Term Care expenses if we eventually need assistance

The most important question is not simply:

“How much money have I saved?”

It is:

“If I develop cancer, have to stop working, live longer than expected, or eventually need someone to care for me—will the money I have prepared be enough?”

I am sharing this because I want you to have this information while you are still healthy and still have choices.

The goal is not simply to have enough money to pay medical bills. It is to preserve your ability to choose appropriate care, protect your quality of life, and avoid leaving a financial burden on the people you love. ❤️

With care,

Siri Inoue, RSSA®
Your Financial Bestie
📞 954-261-4245

Source: Fidelity, Milliman, and HealthView Services, as reported by PLANADVISER.

*Long-Term Care and Critical Illness benefits are subject to the policy’s definitions, qualifying conditions, limitations, exclusions, waiting periods, and claims approval. Benefits and payment structures vary by policy and product.



https://www.planadviser.com/this-years-retirees-to-spend-185k-on-medical-healthcare-costs-per-fidelity/

The figure jumped by more than 7% year-over-year.

07/25/2026

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07/10/2026

This is not just a recognition. ❤️

How often do you get rewarded for your hard work?

For me, this isn't just about a certificate, a medal, or a stock-based cash award.

It's a reminder that every conversation mattered.
Every family I sat down with mattered.
Every late night, every mile traveled, every challenge overcome—it all had a purpose.

This recognition represents something much bigger than building equity or earning more income.

It represents the trust families place in me.
It represents the opportunity to help people create a future with more freedom, security, and peace of mind.

Success means so much more when it creates success for others.

I'm grateful to every client who trusted me, every teammate who believed in this mission, and everyone who has been part of this journey.

This is only the beginning. ❤️

Let's continue building lives, not just incomes.

✨ Freedom. Security. Peace.

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸✨
America celebrates freedom today… but let’s also start planning our own Financial Independence Day.

Imagine more time freedom.
Imagine more money freedom.
Imagine family security.
Imagine lifestyle choices.
Imagine a future built with purpose.

Financial independence should not be only a personal victory.
It should become a movement that inspires people to dream bigger, take action, and build meaningful financial goals for themselves and the people they love.

That is the dream behind The New Art of Living.

Let’s design your life toward your own Financial Independence Day. ✨

Comment FREEDOM if you want to learn how.