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First to a Million: A Teenager’s Guide to Achieving Early Financial Independence Paperback – December 14, 2021
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Change the way you look at money before you turn 20―and become a FI Freak!
Most teenagers are told about only one financial path: Work until you’re old and then retire. But what if you want to spend your adult life traveling, creating, or bettering the world instead of working all day, every day?
Financial independence (FI) is the only way to win the resource you can’t rewind: time. Time for yourself, time for your family and friends, and time for your dreams. Build the freedom to define your own future by building a strong financial base―which means saving more, spending less, and starting to invest as soon as possible.
First to a Million explores the many advantages of FI while explaining the secrets of investing, living frugally, and maintaining an entrepreneurial mindset. Treating your finances differently than the average teenager will put you miles ahead of your peers, and with time (and compounding) on your side, you can win the game before it even starts!
Inside the Book, You’ll Learn:
- Why the typical American Dream pathway is not for everyone
- How a FI Freak can take control of their financial future
- The Four Mechanisms of Early FI (Spoiler: They’re ridiculously simple!)
- How to make more money as a teen with creative jobs and side hustles
- How to be frugal and live richly with a life full of happiness and flexibility
- The difference between income and wealth, real and false assets, and good and bad debt
- Personal finance basics―like tracking income and expenses, building a credit score from the ground up, and calculating your net worth
- Investing basics―like earning passive income, understanding the power of compound interest, and how index funds and real estate can build your wealth
- Print length240 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherBiggerPockets
- Publication dateDecember 14, 2021
- Grade level9 and up
- Reading age13 years and up
- Dimensions6 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches
- ISBN-101947200461
- ISBN-13978-1947200463
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"Dan Sheeks got this feedback from one of his high school students: "I just want someone to tell me what to do and keep it simple. What exactly should I do over the next couple of years, and when should I do it?” Dan's response is the wonderful book First To A Million. I was blown away by the 'FI Freak Checklist,' which is a nearly guaranteed path to success for every person reading this book."
—Brad Barrett, Co-host and co-founder of the ChooseFI Podcast
"Well organized into easy-to-read and reference chapters, the book simplifies a lot of what even adults may find challenging to understand in the world of personal finance... Although this book is geared toward teens, adults of all ages will surely find some truly valuable information in it that they can apply to their daily lives."
—Kristi Elizabeth, Manhattan Book Review
"Money isn't taught in schools, and certainly not how to get financial independence at an early age. I found the book to be a great read for adults, too. It goes beyond the boring stuff of budgeting and digs into what makes you happy and how to think differently about money."
—Scott Alan Turner, Rock Star Financial Planning
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- Publisher : BiggerPockets (December 14, 2021)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 240 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1947200461
- ISBN-13 : 978-1947200463
- Reading age : 13 years and up
- Grade level : 9 and up
- Item Weight : 13.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #67,374 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #6,368 in Teen & Young Adult Books
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About the author
Dan Sheeks is the owner and founder of SheeksFreaks LLC, an online community to help young people live their best lives by making smart money decisions. He has been a high school business teacher in Denver, CO for eighteen years, and he’s passionate about teaching teenagers personal finance, passive income, real estate investing, and early financial freedom strategies so they can live their best lives. Dan and his wife own fifteen units using a variety of rental property investing techniques—including multifamily, short-term rentals, and the BRRRR strategy—and in his free time, Dan likes to run, bike, cross-country ski, and attend bluegrass music festivals.
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Sean - high school teacher, Maryland
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2022
The info is presented in easy-to-understand concepts without “talking down”. I appreciate the focus on happiness over simple material gain. I also like that this isn’t one of those “sacrifice everything” approaches. Financial advice often dictates that you stop absolutely all spending, which can be hard to do. This book takes the time to break it down and discuss when some purchases make sense (add value) vs when it’s best to skip. And leaves room for each person to determine what’s important to them without judgment. It all comes back to what adds value and happiness. It’s this type of compromise/nuance that I appreciate. Near the end of Ch. 15 he writes: “The idea is not to struggle through a few years of hardship and pain only to find happiness after you reach FI. [financial independence] The journey itself should be fun and rewarding, thus bringing you happiness along the way. If you can’t describe yourself as a happy person while you work toward early FI, something is wrong.”
All-in-all, an awesome roadmap to earn/save/invest money to get to financial freedom with lots of great, practical information that you don’t get from a classroom - but every young person needs to know. Be sure to check out the companion workbook which makes working through the steps even easier.
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What stands out most is the author's knack for breaking down complex financial concepts into easily digestible nuggets of wisdom. The book seamlessly combines practical advice with real-world examples, making it incredibly easy for teenagers to grasp essential financial principles.
The author's approach to financial education is refreshing and engaging. The narrative style ensures that readers not only understand the concepts but also stay motivated to apply them in their lives. The book covers a wide range of topics, from budgeting and investing to entrepreneurial endeavors, providing a comprehensive toolkit for aspiring young minds.