Bill and Mary Toohey are average middle income people from a small Iowa town. Bill has been employed for 23 years as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Mary has worked for 20 years as an Office Manager for a small psychological firm. They started saving and investing in 1991 when their net worth was $63,000. Eight years later their net worth was $467,000. In other words, their assets increased by an average of more than $50,000 per year during that period while their income (not counting dividends and capital gains) averaged about $65,000 per year. But it wasn't always easy. They have three children, Colleen (24), Tim (22), and Meghann (14). Tim has been severely disabled since birth and despite the challenges of helping Tim cope with his chronic illnesses, the Toohey family has been able to achieve financial freedom on a modest income. They were able to build a sizable nest egg in eight years while encountering some of life's biggest expenses during the period. They helped to pay for their daughter's college education and wedding, paid cash for a new car, and made several expensive home improvements. Despite those major expenses the Tooheys still managed to save 46% of their gross income and were listed among the "Best Personal Finance Managers in America" in the December 1994 issues of Money magazine. The Tooheys' story, in an article written by Bill, appeared in the April 1997 issue of Money magazine. Mary co-authored an article published in the February 1998 issue of McCall's magazine. In May, 1997 Bill was invited to speak at Money magazine's Elgin Project seminar series. Money magazine "adopted" Elgin, Illinois and brought in speakers with expertise in personal finance. Former President Bush kicked off the event. How did they do it? How do they think? How do they live? Is it possible to save so much and still have a decent life? Can my family do this? Get the answers to all these questions and more in a book written specifically for families with children who don't earn big bucks.

Financial issues are a significant cause of divorce. Many families live horrible lives. Parents are full debts, stuck in a low wage- 9 to 5 - pointless work, that makes them angry and unhappy. Kids are often left alone binge-watching TV or cellphones. Those dramatic circumstances bring with it sorrow, rage, strife, violence, and crime. If you want to live a happy and meaningful life you have to change your family habits and thought. If you are married, the most important people for the rest of your life are your wife and your children. If You want to change your life you must reach Financial Freedom for you and your family. ★Remember: Financial Freedom is a family affair. ★ You can become wealthy by running a home-based business. Many people run their businesses from home comfort and make a lot of money, working only a couple of hours a day. If you plan to do business online, you have to watch 'juicy' deals from every corner. Strong copywriters are out there, and if you don't care, your credit card will be blocked in no time. The reality is that you do not need a fraction of all the junk that you are trying to purchase. You can still get a free version to start shopping on the Internet for the few that you need, and you can get better productive alternatives. In the beginning, you need to keep the costs as low as possible. You should look at sources of passive income to build up your nest and still have plenty of time to enjoy your family. You only need to build your business once, and they always make good money for you while you do nothing to sustain the system. Thanks to technology, you can easily automate almost any part of your business, by putting money in your vault even when you sleep or stay with your family. This book is intended to show that financial freedom is not an independent journey, but a family business. You will learn how to make a budget for your family, earn more, save more, and invest effectively. Are you ready? ★Buy This Book! Change your Life! ★

Every kid knows that things are a lot more expensive today than when their parents grew up. That means they have to earn more than their parents, and this book will show them how. Earning money should be fun. Make More than Your Parents uncovers the reality that, the more fun they make it, the better they'll be at it. With cool activities, helpful hints, fun graphics and journaling pages, this book provides a step-by-step process that outlines the most effective ways for kids to make their money work for them, to build a life of financial freedom. Chapters include: Getting Started; Earning Money; Spending Money; Saving Money; Investing Money; and Be Your Own Boss. In addition, helpful resource sections outline job ideas, as well as agencies that can help with career advice and money management. A suggested reading list and glossary help make this book a fun, one-stop sourcebook for all money-management questions. Plus, readers can visit the Make More Web site: gotmoola.com.

In America, who makes the most money? Is it the business owners, or the people who work for them? Have you ever wondered how to teach your kids about money? Have you been searching for a tool to show you how to become financially independent? How are we showing our children to live their lives? Wealth is supposed to last for generations. The next generation should pick up where you left off; not start all over at the bottom. In Train Up A Child, you will be given principles and guidelines to creating financial independence for your family. How can you control your finances when someone else is controlling your money? The only way you can create a better lifestyle for your family and to increase whenever you want, is to go into business. Why do we search for less, when GOD wants us to all have more? Who can you help with the money you currently have? What kind of lifestyle can you provide to your children with your current income? Would you be able to bury your family members without applying for a loan? You will see how Tyrone got started on his financial journey, and what knowledge he feels is important to pass to the next generation. After reading this book, you will know exactly what needs to be done for the success of YOUR family.

A practical approach to affording your kids from cradle to college. Bringing home your bouncing baby boy or girl should be an exciting time of celebration–not cause for worry about how you’re going to pay for feeding, clothing, and caring for your new bundle of expenses. The average family will spend between $11,000 and $16,000 during a new baby’s first year, and more than $200,000 before a kid’s eighteenth birthday. Unfortunately, a second child only doubles your costs, with little economy of scale for each additional baby. Before you start using these statistics as birth control, take a deep breath and know that you can have a family and make a comfortable future for your children while saving for your own important goals. The Wall Street Journal Financial Guidebook for New Parents shows you the way, with information on how to: • Safeguard your child’s well-being with wills, trusts, and life insurance • Best weigh your child-care options and decide whether to go back to work • Save on taxes with child-friendly tax credits and deductions plus tax-advantaged benefits at work • Manage your family’s health-care costs • Save for long-term costs by setting up a college fund • Spend smart and save money at every stage of your child’s development • Continue to contribute to your own retirement savings From maternity (and paternity) leave to flexible spending accounts to 529 college plans, The Wall Street Journal Financial Guidebook for New Parents provides all the information you need to meet your child’s expenses while also protecting your family’s financial security.

The presumption must be made that if you are reading this you have an interest in taking control of your financial life. The goal of this guide is to provide the perspective and tools necessary to do just that. It is understood that money can never replace the Love and Respect around which our families are centered; however, money does provide security and comfort which is important for the well-being of our family members. This guide is laid out in an easy to follow progression of logical steps toward success with the information oriented around the special circumstances that family life can present. The author does not represent himself as a financial advisor in any capacity, but, rather, offers his personal concepts, beliefs, and experience for the benefit of the reader to help guide them along their journey toward financial stability. Add this guide to your library and it will serve as an invaluable reference for years to come.