Wealth and Wisdom
Monday's

Your pace make sense. Even if no one ever taught you how to honor it.

Here’s what we mean: If you’ve been questioning your progress lately. wondering why things feel heavier or slower than they “should” then hear us out: there’s nothing wrong with you for needing more time, rest, or support.

A lot of people think they’re behind when they’re actually just tired. Tired from carrying responsibility for a long time. From being the one who figures things out. From holding things together when it wasn’t easy.

Most of us are measuring ourselves against timelines we didn’t choose. Timelines that ignore burnout, survival seasons, and how much energy it took just to get here.

So, when that thought pops up (“I should be further by now”) it’s not a motivation problem. It’s a system that’s tired of being judged without context.

You're not behind. You're worn down.

Dollars and Sense

A few weeks ago, I was reviewing numbers with someone who had done a lot “right.” Bills paid. No major disasters. Slow, steady movement.

Still, she stared at the screen and said softly,
“I don’t know why I feel disappointed.”

The room was quiet. Late afternoon light. Her coffee had gone cold.

As we talked, it became clear she wasn’t disappointed in her finances. She was grieving the years she spent in survival mode. The plans that had to wait. The version of herself that was always bracing.

“I forget,” she said, almost to herself, “how tired I was back then.”

That moment sticks with me, because I see it everywhere.
People measuring progress without counting the weight they were carrying at the start.

Sometimes stability is the win, even if it doesn’t look impressive on paper.

Instead of asking, “Am I where I should be?” try this question:

“What part of my financial life feels safer than it used to?”

Safety might look like fewer emergencies, more awareness, or less panic when you open your bank app. Those shifts matter, especially if you’ve spent years in financial survival mode.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT:

Latrice Allen,

Certified Financial Coach

The person you want in your corner when money feels confusing, heavy, or just… a lot. With 15+ years in banking and credit work, she brings the kind of calm, judgment‑free support that makes hard conversations feel doable. She’s all about financial clarity, equity, and helping you build stability without shame. If you’ve been thinking, “I should really get my finances together,” this is your sign to work with her now.

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