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Financial confusion is not a character flaw
Most people reach age fifty without a clear financial picture. Life happens, unexpected expenses come up, career changes occur, family obligations increase, and suddenly the numbers don't add up. That's not weakness. That's being human. What matters now is having someone who understands where you stand and knows how to help you move forward.
How Financial Acuity Coaching works
Personalized coaching that turns confusion into action. No judgment, no jargon, just clear guidance built on over twenty years of helping clients manage financial decisions to improve their lives.
Three focused coaching paths
Money problems are rarely just math problems. They are decision problems, skill gaps, knowledge gaps, and confidence gaps. I help you close those gaps with education, practical, judgment-free support, and specific next steps you can act on immediately.
MONEY MANAGEMENT
Take real control of your spending.
DEBT
ELIMINATION
Accelerate your path to a debt-free future.
FUTURE PLANNING
Build a plan for “future you."
Money management
Understand your full financial picture. You'll leave with strategies to control spending and the confidence to manage your money every day.
What we'll cover
Income, expenses, assets, debts, net worth, goals based on your values, and emergency financial management strategies.
What you'll get
Clear financial goals, a working budget, strategies to follow through, and the confidence to make good decisions in managing your money.
Debt elimination
Stop managing debt and start eliminating it.
What we'll cover
See your full debt picture clearly and find the fastest path out.
What you'll get
Together we’ll create a prioritized plan, with a concrete timeline and actionable strategy to achieve your goal to be debt free, often in less time than you imagined.
Future planning for retirement
Understand your retirement accounts, Social Security options, and pension basics. Leave with a clear picture of your readiness and a timeline you can trust.
What we'll cover
401(k)s, 403(b)s, 457s, IRAs, Roth IRAs, and Social Security
What you'll get
Learn how to maximize your retirement savings
Real results
What clients say
"Maxine turned my fear about my financial future into excitement and confidence. I'm now empowered to actively plan for the retirement life I envision for myself. I am eternally grateful to her for her continued patience and wisdom in helping me work toward achieving my retirement goals!"
R McKinney
Client since January 2025
Real results
What clients say
"Maxine's patience and nonjudgmental guidance helped me pay off bills and build savings. I learned so much and finally feel more financially secure!"
F.G.
Client since September 2024
Real results
What clients say
"Maxine guided me through getting renter's insurance as a first timer. She even called the company with me to give guidance and support!"
S. Tyson
Coaching client, August 2025
About
I bring thirty years of experience to personal financial management
I spent over a decade counseling people through bankruptcy and over twenty years practicing real estate and small business law. As an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) I have the training and experience to guide clients so they can make the most of their personal financial resources. Learn more about AFC® certification and why it matters https://www.afcpe.org/about/
Process
The Path Forward
A straightforward approach that builds momentum
Book your free introductory call
No pressure, no sales pitch. Just a conversation about where you stand and where you’d like to go.
Complete your intake form
Share your financial situation so Maxine understands your real needs.
Attend your first coaching session
Work through the topic that matters most to you right now.
Ready to start? Fill out the Contact Form below.
Book a free introductory call with me today.
