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Most of us probably don’t know exactly what’s coming in and out of our bank accounts<\/a>. We don’t want to think about how much we have saved for retirement<\/a> or if we can retire at all. Talking about money can be uncomfortable; for moms, however, money can be especially challenging if they rely on their partners to handle the finances. <\/p>

After her divorce, Lacy Garcia found herself in a scary, overwhelming, and dark place. She was a single mom who felt lost navigating her financial situation. Unfortunately, when she reached out to financial advisors, she left with more questions than answers. It took a while before finding the right advisor who gave her the support she needed.<\/p>

Because of that experience, Lacy started Willow<\/a> (Trust Willow), a groundbreaking financial technology and education platform that connects women and underrepresented investors with trusted financial advisors who truly understand and support their unique life stages and financial journey.<\/p>

CafeMom spoke with Lacy about her inspiring journey after divorce, motherhood, and words of advice for other moms.<\/p>

More from CafeMom:<\/strong> 15 Healthy Financial Habits To Help Build Wealth<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Most of us probably don’t know exactly what’s coming in and out of our bank accounts. We don’t want to think about how much we have saved for retirement or if we can retire at all. 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