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August 11, 2026 I finally accomplished something that has been on my vision board since I started my financial journey. I hired a cleaning service. Looking back, maybe I should have put a personal chef on there too, because answering that annoying daily question, "What's for dinner?" is another story altogether. But for me, a cleaning service was something I really wanted. I'm Jamaican, and one thing we are big on is a clean house. It's something I take pride in and genuine

August 4, 2026 One of the biggest lessons I've learned over the years is the importance of being upfront with people. Sometimes we think we're protecting someone's feelings by avoiding a difficult conversation. But in reality, we may be causing more hurt than if we had simply been honest from the beginning. For me, it's always been a delicate balance. Growing up, I was taught to be honest. I think most of us were. At the same time, I was also taught to be kind, to consider ot

July 28, 2026 One of my favorite moments as a financial coach has nothing to do with budgets or spreadsheets. It's watching a client's face light up when they tell me they walked into a store and paid cash for something they once would have financed. Not because they had to. But because they could. When credit is no longer your only option because there isn't enough money in your checking account, that's a different kind of freedom. I never get tired of hearing those stories.

July 21, 2026 I stopped going to the gym almost a year ago. Instead, I started walking around my neighborhood. I genuinely enjoy my walks. I usually have a podcast or audiobook playing, and by the time I get home my mind is full of ideas—thinking about my business, my family, and how I can apply what I've just learned. Do I come home sweaty? Yes. Did I get some exercise? Absolutely. This morning, I decided it was time to go back to the gym. It reminded me of something I had f

July 14th, 2026 We live in a world where looking successful often seems more important than actually being financially secure. Before you spend money trying to look rich, focus on becoming rich first. I'm not saying you shouldn't enjoy nice things. I believe you absolutely should. But there's a difference between buying something because you can truly afford it and buying something to create the appearance that you're doing well. Ask yourself this: Would you rather look wealt

July 8, 2026 This past weekend, our country celebrated its 250th anniversary. Like many people, I spent the holiday with family and friends, attending two different cookouts. Although they couldn't have been more different, I left both feeling incredibly grateful. The first gathering was small and relaxing. We caught up with friends, enjoyed grilled chicken with homemade sides and fresh lemonade, and ended the evening watching an incredible fireworks display. The host loves f