Good morning, Today is my mom’s birthday, and in honor of her, I want to share a few lessons I have learned from her over the years. Life Lessons: - Kindness does not have to be publicized. - Being present is priceless. - Do what you have to do to get where you want to go. - Do not treat people wrong, even if they treat you wrong. You may think these are just life lessons, but they are payday tips too. Money Life Lessons - Generosity does not have to be advertised. - Your values should show up in your spending. - Sometimes sacrifice is necessary to reach your goals. - A person of character and integrity will always go further than someone who cuts corners. I am thankful for the example my mom has set for me over the years. The older I get, the more I realize that the lessons we learn at home often shape how we handle money, relationships, and life. Happy birthday, Mom, and thank you for all the lessons! Help me wish my mom happy birthday on social media! Have a great weekend!

Good morning, This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot. Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God. - Ecclesiastes 5:18-19 NIV I have some good news for you. It is okay for you to enjoy your life. Let me say that again—because some of us have convinced ourselves otherwise. It is okay for you to enjoy your life. Many of us believe we can’t enjoy life until everything is perfect financially. Like we have to reach a certain number, pay everything off, and then we’ll finally be able to breathe. But that’s not how this works. God doesn’t just meet us at the finish line. He walks with us—and grows us—along the way. We are going from glory to glory. That means each step forward matters. Each level of discipline matters. Each decision to do better with what we have matters. And with that growth comes new capacity… not just to manage money better, but to experience life differently. When we talk about stewardship, we often focus on discipline, sacrifice, and doing the right thing with our money. And yes, those things matter. But there’s something on the other side of that work that we don’t talk about enough. Enjoyment. Peace. Freedom. Flexibility. And yes… fun. When I first started my journey, fun wasn’t even on my radar. I just wanted to stop feeling stressed every two weeks before payday. That was the goal. But as I grew, something changed. Not overnight—but over time. I still remember when I bought my 65” TV. I’m actually looking at it right now. I love sports, and I was excited to enjoy something I cared about. Back then, that purchase was a big deal for me. But what mattered most wasn’t just the TV—it was who I had become in the process. I had grown. I had more discipline. More awareness. More control.

Good morning, Did you ask? Earlier this week, I encouraged you to ask someone for help in an area where you are struggling. When it comes to your finances, one of the best things you can do is stop trying to do it all alone. Today’s payday tip is all about creating a healthy rhythm with an accountability partner. Payday Tip: - Pick your accountability partner - Choose someone you trust and respect. - Tell them your goal - Be honest about what you are working toward and the consistent action you are taking to get there. - Set up a routine to check in - Decide if you want to check in weekly or monthly. Consistency matters more than perfection. - Ask how you can support them too - Healthy accountability goes both ways. Remember, your accountability partner should not just tell you what you want to hear. They should encourage you, celebrate your progress, and remind you of your goals when you want to give up. God did not create us to do life alone. Sometimes growth happens faster when we stay connected with the right people. Need a reset on your finances? Join me for my free Financial Reset Webinar on April 29. Have a good weekend, -Latrisa

Good morning, Thank you to everyone who entered your progress. Remember, we are in this together. Don't isolate. If you need support, utilize the support around you. The replay for last week's call is up! 2026 Progress - Savings for future expenses - $3,821.14 - Total debt payments - $25,907.45 - 9 Debts Paid off, 10 participants (Congrats Lisa!) Lifetime Progress (Start Date: June 2024) - Savings for future Expenses - $35,359.08 - Total debt payments - $135,260.95 - 49 Debts Paid off, 16 participants (Almost at 50!) Griffin Family Success Update (Anniversary Date: March 19, 2022) - 23 Debts Totaling $20,687.77

Good morning, It’s better to have a partner than go it alone. Share the work, share the wealth. And if one falls down, the other helps, But if there’s no one to help, tough! Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 MSG Have you ever tried to play tug of war by yourself? It’s you on one side… and five strong people on the other. It doesn’t make sense, right? You already know how that ends. When we play tug of war, we want help. We look for strong people to stand with us. Everyone gets in position, feet planted, pulling together with everything they have. That’s how you win. But in real life, we don’t always do that. Sometimes we convince ourselves we can handle everything on our own. We stay quiet. We carry the weight alone. And before we realize it, we’re worn down and struggling to stand. Scripture reminds us that we were never meant to do life alone. Having support is an advantage, not a weakness. When we isolate ourselves, we make things harder than they need to be. If you’re struggling in any area of your life right now, this is your reminder: you don’t have to do it by yourself. Ask for help. There are people in your life who are willing to support you—but you have to let them in. And if you’re not sure who to turn to, ask God to show you. He sees what you need and knows who can walk alongside you. Reflection Question​ Who can I ask for help in the area where I’m struggling? Prayer of the Week​ Dear God, thank You for placing people in my life to support me. Help me to be open, to receive help, and not carry everything alone. Show me who to trust. In Jesus’ name, Amen. -Latrisa This week in PSC - Weekly goal check-in: Monday, April 13th @ 11:00 AM CST (All members) https://forms.gle/1icebYyh9EXY4qcf9 - Group Coaching call: Thursday, April 16th @ 7:30 PM CST (Premium and VIP members) Check the calendar for all links and add to your personal calendar https://www.skool.com/pughfc-stewardship-2697/calendar