With the same sure-footed guidance given to thousands of callers on his nationally syndicated daily radio talk show, respected financial counselor James Paris gives 250 quick, practical principles for making sound financial decisions. Each strategy is highlighted for easy reference.
The International Bestseller New York Public Library's "Top 10 Think Thrifty Reads of 2023" "This book blew my mind. More importantly, it made financial independence seem achievable. I read Financial Freedom three times, cover-to-cover." —Lifehacker Money is unlimited. Time is not. Become financially independent as fast as possible. In 2010, 24-year old Grant Sabatier woke up to find he had $2.26 in his bank account. Five years later, he had a net worth of over $1.25 million, and CNBC began calling him "the Millennial Millionaire." By age 30, he had reached financial independence. Along the way he uncovered that most of the accepted wisdom about money, work, and retirement is either incorrect, incomplete, or so old-school it's obsolete. Financial Freedom is a step-by-step path to make more money in less time, so you have more time for the things you love. It challenges the accepted narrative of spending decades working a traditional 9 to 5 job, pinching pennies, and finally earning the right to retirement at age 65, and instead offers readers an alternative: forget everything you've ever learned about money so that you can actually live the life you want. Sabatier offers surprising, counter-intuitive advice on topics such as how to: * Create profitable side hustles that you can turn into passive income streams or full-time businesses * Save money without giving up what makes you happy * Negotiate more out of your employer than you thought possible * Travel the world for less * Live for free--or better yet, make money on your living situation * Create a simple, money-making portfolio that only needs minor adjustments * Think creatively--there are so many ways to make money, but we don't see them. But most importantly, Sabatier highlights that, while one's ability to make money is limitless, one's time is not. There's also a limit to how much you can save, but not to how much money you can make. No one should spend precious years working at a job they dislike or worrying about how to make ends meet. Perhaps the biggest surprise: You need less money to "retire" at age 30 than you do at age 65. Financial Freedom is not merely a laundry list of advice to follow to get rich quick--it's a practical roadmap to living life on one's own terms, as soon as possible.
7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free Workbook offers all the nuts and bolts to make the most of God's generous gifts. In this perfect complement to the book, 7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free, you?ll find all the necessary tools to implement sound principles of financial management, budgeting, and investing in your life. An author, financier, and lifelong Catholic, Phil Lenahan weaves personal anecdotes with sound Catholic teaching and extensive financial counseling experience to help you gain clarity on some of the biggest issues you face today. Most important, he shows you why your financial plan is part of a much larger spiritual plan that God has in mind for you. 7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free Workbook walks you through the right spreadsheets, spending analyses, calculators, metrics, and helpful prompts to create the best financial plan for yourself and your family ? without losing sight of Catholic teachings regarding money, being good stewards, and trusting God's plan. It helps you to appreciate the gifts God has given you ? your skills, your education, your training, your income ? and shows you how to use them as He intended. True financial freedom is about a lot more than just getting out of debt or saving for retirement. True financial freedom is being a good steward of all that God has blest us with, and trusting in His providence as we set our future goals. Start your journey to true financial freedom today.
Young, Fun & Financially Free Live the good life now and build a kick-ass future! Does the thought of budgeting and retirement leave you frustrated and uninspired? Sadly, our culture promotes consumer spending and instant gratification at the expense of financial freedom. Most people think that they have to suffer now in order to live well later. In this groundbreaking book, Leanna shows you how you can create a wealthy future and still live the good life today. You will discover: How to be in the right money mindset - creating the lifestyle of your dreams should be exciting! How to spend wisely and live freely - on your own terms Brilliant tips for upscale living that won't break the bank Investing 101 - take the mystery out of investing and start building your nest egg today How to eliminate debt and fix your credit stat! How to stay the financial course when life throws you curveballs Inspirational stories of others who've done it - and you can too! Strategies you can implement NOW to get your money working for you TODAY "This book is full of simple and effective lessons on how to take control of your financial journey - a must read!" - Mehul Gandhi, Certified Financial Planner(R) Professional "Leanna showed me how to make an effortless extra $2,400 a year with just one phone call! Her passion for finance got me excited to learn more about money and investing." - Lisa Pineda, CEO of Body Zone Fitness "Leanna's finance expertise and marketing magic has exponentially increased our firm's revenues. I can't wait to share her book with my kids!" - Shaun Casey, President of Westshore Marketing Group
The author "will convince you with her trademark warmth and humor that it is possible to live a rich fulfilling life without consumer debt-and she'll show you exactly how to do it."--Cover.
Overwhelmed with debt? There is hope and freedom for you no matter how big your problem. Skyrocketing debt has crippled and divided millions in this age of rampant credit, interest-only mortgages, and record loan defaults. The way out from under debt burdens is not a declaration of bankruptcy, but surrender to the Word of God. Becoming debt-free may seem an impossible dream for many, but it is actually an attainable goal according to Howard Dayton, cofounder of Crown Financial Ministries. He overcame his own struggle with debt by applying God's principles to managing his finances, principles he lays out in this practical, encouraging, never-give-up book.
For many people, financial freedom is a major goal. If they no longer needed to work for money, so much would be possible. For people who have to go to work every day that seems like paradise. But how do people actually live once they have reached the goal? Gisela Enders interviewed people mostly from Germany and Europe who are already financially free. She met very interesting people. Some who do not work at all anymore and others who spend every day working on their own projects out of sheer passion. Some who make their living from stocks and others who live from rental income. And others who live abroad and need very little money to live on. People who want to enjoy spending time with their kids and others who put all their passion into their own projects. Most of the people interviewed live frugally and from the outside, the only thing different about them is that they are rich in time. What would your own ideal life be like? A life that you planned yourself rather than one planned for you. You can put that plan into practice step by step. The ideas in this book will inspire you to consider a life beyond the rat race.
Discover the (surprising) secret to lifelong financial freedom with real estate investing. Real estate has always been a powerful tool for investing, and many people believe that a single-family home investment strategy will help them achieve their goals. However, the true path to financial freedom using real estate is found in apartment buildings. Real estate investing expert and author Michael Blank learned that once investors did their first deal, the curious "Law of the First Deal" led to the second and third deals in rapid succession. Most were able to quit their jobs within 3-5 years of getting started. Of course, when most people hear "apartment buildings" they immediately assume they need years of investing experience and money saved up to be able get into the game. This simply isn't true. Michael has compiled the results of his research into his new book, Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing: The Blueprint to Quitting Your Job with Real Estate - Even without Experience or Cash. He's outlined the "Financial Freedom Blueprint" that guides you through your first multifamily deal, even if you have no prior experience or your own cash.
The author will convince you with warmth and humor that it is possible to live a rich fulfulling life without consumer debt and she'll show you exactly how to do it.
This is not another boring personal finance book! Are you tired of spinning your wheels following financial advice that leaves you feeling broker than before? Are you pulling your hair out trying to follow the complicated instructions offered by the gurus? In The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom, Paris Woods takes the guesswork out of wealth-building and presents a plan that anyone can follow. Paris spent years working in education and wanted to find a way to build wealth without changing careers or taking the traditional real estate or business routes. This book is the result of years of research and practice that helped her find a simpler path. Through real-life stories coupled with clear and actionable advice, you will learn to: - Build generational wealth- Avoid common financial traps- Earn your next degree debt-free- Achieve financial independence and retire early- Design a dream life you can start living todayThis book is perfect for Black women of any age, including young professionals just starting to set financial goals and mid-career women who are tired of following the same old rules and are ready to live life on their own terms. If freedom is your goal, then this is the book for you.