5 Practical Ways to Stretch Your Budget During a Shutdown

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• Latest Good News: A Full House at My Social Security Workshop! 🙌🏾

• Birthday Spotlight: Celebrating Some Very Special Birthdays This Week!

• A Call to Pray and Support Our Friend Hugo 🙏🏽

• Education: 5 Practical Ways to Stretch Your Budget During a Shutdown (VIDEO)

• Industry News: Changes Ahead: The End of IRS Direct File in 2025

• Lifestyle Tips: 4 Christmas Flight Booking Tips

A Full House at My Social Security Workshop! 🙌🏾

Happy Winsday!

I pray you're doing well.

What time is it?👂🏽

GOOD NEWS TIME!!!🎉🎉

Hi Friends,

I’m still smiling from ear to ear after our Social Security Workshop on November 1st and I couldn’t wait to share the good news with you!

We had an incredible turnout, and the energy in the room was unmatched. Attendees came ready to learn, ask thoughtful questions, and take real steps toward maximizing their retirement income.

I’m so grateful for everyone who showed up and made it such a powerful experience.

There’s something special about connecting in person, seeing those lightbulb moments, hearing your stories, and helping you feel more confident about your financial future. 💛

📸 I’ve included a few photos below so you can relive the highlights!

Thank you again to everyone who attended and supported this event. If you couldn’t make it this time, don’t worry!! more workshops are coming soon!

Celebrating Some Very Special Birthdays This Week!!

We’re sending the biggest birthday love to three incredible women in our Good News community and in my life personally 🎂✨

Please join me in celebrating:

🎉 Javeline Jordan: Happy birthday today! Wishing you a year filled with joy, favor, and overflow.
🎉 Dr Yeve Montgomery: Celebrating your special day tomorrow and the light you bring to every room!
🎉 Toi Barnard: One of my besties! Sending early birthday love your way for tomorrow! May your day be as powerful and beautiful as your purpose.

Each of you are a blessing, and we are so grateful for your presence in this journey. May this year bring more growth, peace, and everything aligned with God’s best for your life.

Happiest of birthdays to you all! 🥳🎈🎁

A Call to Pray and Support Our Friend Hugo 🙏🏽

Hi Family and Friends,

I’m reaching out today to share a heartfelt request on behalf of our dear friends, Jennifer and Hugo.

Jennifer is a sister in Christ and Western High alum of my class 1999. Hugo, a man of faith, compassion, and service has dedicated his life to helping others, even meeting his fiancée Jen while serving on a missions trip in Peru, bringing hope and care to remote villages.

Now, Hugo is facing his own battle, an aggressive brain tumor that has turned his life upside down.

Despite their unwavering faith, Jenn and Hugo have exhausted their financial resources on his initial treatment in Peru. His doctors have now recommended additional surgeries and radiation therapy, but the costs go far beyond what insurance can cover.

Their family has created a GoFundMe to help cover the upcoming surgery and radiation treatment. Every contribution will make a difference in Hugo’s fight for life and recovery.

👉 Please consider giving and sharing this link with others who may feel led to help:
Click here to support Hugo’s GoFundMe

And if you’re not in a position to give financially, your prayers, encouragement, and sharing this message are equally powerful ways to support them during this time.

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Changes Ahead: The End of IRS Direct File in 2025

The IRS Direct File program, once a promising step toward free, simple tax filing, has officially been shut down by the Trump administration. This change could impact millions of taxpayers who relied on the no-cost option to file their returns directly with the IRS.

Here’s what the decision means for you:

4 Christmas Flight Booking Tips

Christmas travel season is coming fast and so are higher ticket prices. But with a few smart strategies, you can still save big on flights.

From timing your booking right to choosing flexible routes and travel dates, these four simple hacks can help you avoid stress, skip the surge, and keep more money for holiday memories that actually matter.

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Have a blessed week till next time....

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