This book is the first of its kind. At the age of 20, Jeff VanNote entered the mortgage industry at full speed in December of 2007. The mortgage business never made sense to VanNote which caused him to spend most of his time trying to figure out bank guidelines and loan products to be able to properly educate and prepare consumers for home ownership. This book takes you on VanNote's journey from the football field directly into the collapsing real estate and financial market, which some say was the worst economic time since the Great Depression. Everything VanNote suggests and teaches in this book are based off of his own personal experience, having seen hundreds of loan scenarios and closing 1,000+ clients mortgages over the last decade. Real Estate and Mortgage Lending are not very transparent industries and there are many moving parts, and while not one person can change the game, VanNote sets out with the goal in mind to bring transparency to these two out dated industries and properly educate consumers on the most responsible lending and borrowing practices to help prevent another 2008-Like crisis from happening again. There will always be desperation and greed in the world, especially in industries where there is a lot of money at risk and changing hands. The more awareness we bring to the forefront of consumers mindsets, the more likely we are to succeed as a country, and the higher likeliness we are to limit real people from getting hurt financially, and worst case scenario, losing most likely their biggest investment ever, their home. You're never too young to start planning for your future, and you're never too young to start learning about Real Estate and Money for Real Estate.

Winner of the ABIA General Non-fiction Book of the Year 2022 Winner of the Best Personal Finance & Investment Book of the Year at the 2021 Business Book Awards Through her phenomenally popular and award-winning podcast, She’s on the Money, Victoria Devine has built an empowered and supportive community of women finding their way to financial freedom. Honest, relatable, non-judgemental and motivating, Victoria is a financial adviser who knows what millennial life is really like and where we can get stuck with money stuff. (Did someone say ‘Afterpay’...?) So, to help you hit your money goals without skimping on brunch, she’s put all her expert advice into this accessible guide that will set you up for a healthy and happy future. Learn how to be more secure, independent and informed with your money – with clear steps on how to budget, clear debts, build savings, start investing, buy property and much more. And along with all the practical information, Victoria will guide you through the sometimes-tricky psychology surrounding money so you can establish the values, habits and confidence that will help you build your wealth long-term. Just like the podcast, the book is full of real-life money stories from members of the She’s on the Money community who candidly share their experiences, wins and lessons learned to inspire others to turn their stories around, too. And with templates and activities throughout, plus a twelve-month plan to get you started, you can immediately put Victoria’s recommendations into action in your own life. You are not alone on your financial journey, and with the money principles in this book you’ll go further than you ever thought possible.

Are you tired of watching your bank account drain and credit card balances rise? …All while wondering where the heck your money is going? You see, living without money worries isn’t a fantasy… but if you know the feeling of staring at tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of debt – it sure feels like it The fact is, the average American now has $38,000 worth of debt… What’s even more shocking is, that figure excludes mortgages! So if breaking from the shackles of debt seems overwhelming, don’t worry – it needn’t be The good news is, the path to financial freedom is 20% knowledge, 80% behavior… In fact, you only need to follow a few key principles to turn your financial life around. By following the proven steps inside this book… you can properly pay-off your debt… and pay for your life… without relying on credit cards. Here’s just a fraction of what you’ll learn inside: How to master budgeting without limiting your lifestyle (no, it’s not just skipping coffees every day) The guilt free way to spend (yes, spend) money Why the popular envelope method doesn’t actually work. And what to do instead. 5 simple hacks for increasing your credit score (even if it’s in the 400s right now) How one couple paid off $78,000 in less than 2 years? And how you can replicate their methods. What the millionaire next door types know, that you don’t A house is the best investment, right? Think again after reading this. 7 dangerous money myths which have been masquerading as truths for far too long Investing for absolute beginners - why the stock market, mutual funds or Roth IRAs are not terms you should fear 3 overlooked ways to turn every credit card you have from an expense into a goldmine The #1 type of investment to avoid as a new investor The win-win strategy for ensuring your employer invests in your future But that’s not all, you’ll also discover how to make your first $1,000 a month online. Even if you have no experience, or are a complete technophobe. Including: The real “secret” to making money online. This is the opposite to what every “guru” has been telling you. How one desperate housewife made $1,500 profit her first month, with just a small investment of $200 (and less than 10 hours of work). The unique business model you can use to make $500 a week from your smartphone. The 4 best ecommerce niches for 2019 (you won’t find these on any mainstream websites, and sellers in them are quietly making a killing) How to leverage one of the fastest growing markets on the planet by writing about your favorite subjects. This is one of the most fun and profitable ways to make money online right now An “unsexy” yet reliable way to generate $1,000 in the next week. All it takes is a few emails sent to the right people and 2 hours of computer work and you’re good to go. The little known business model (only taught in a $2,500 program) which is making people 4 and 5 figures a month with less than 60 minutes work a week How to make your first $1,000, with zero investment, even if you don’t have a college degree (or barely finished high school). This method is so simple, we’ve yet to see anyone fail with it. This isn’t one of those “frugal living” books which tells you to live off rice and beans while never leaving the house for 10 years. This isn't a get rich quick off buying and flipping houses book either. Instead, you’ll find no-nonsense, easy-to-follow advice - without any complicated financial language.

The first and only comprehensive resource designed to empower everyday people with insider knowledge on moving money for a more equitable economy. The money myths end here. We don't need to choose between creating meaningful wealth for ourselves and our families today, or supporting social movements creating a better tomorrow. We don't all need to become certified financial "experts" to be economically empowered and make a real difference in our communities. And we're far from powerless when it comes to changing the financial system, just because we don't happen to belong to the 1%. Quite the opposite. Financial activism is how everyday people radically reimagine money as a tool for widespread well-being, instead of a weapon of absurdly increasing inequality. It's the antidote to traditional finance that evokes confusion, trauma, and (in the best-case scenario) straight-up boredom. It's how we-the underestimated-collectively resist systems that cause harm to people and the planet for the sake of profit, reclaim wealth that's been stolen, and redesign our relationships with capital and one another, in ways big and small. Going beyond tried financial literacy, The Financial Activist Playbook offers eight accessible, actionable, "choose-your-own-adventure" strategies for readers to experiment with. Drawing on timely insider knowledge from the worlds of impact investing, social justice, and more, Rashid illuminates a treasure trove of stories: demonstrating how people power can flow big bucks out of extractive industries, and into the economy of care and abundance we deserve. Playbook readers will be equipped to start visualizing and influencing the unique networks of wealth all around each of us, with strategies like Shifting collective budgets and bank dollars; Flexing our role as everyday philanthropists; Leveraging the magic of community investment; And so much more. Laced with refreshing humor, empowering exercises, and a steadfast commitment to truth-telling, Rashid takes readers on an energizing ride of financial possibility and practicality that will reverberate for generations to come.

A radical shift in perspective to transform your organization to become more innovative The Design Thinking Playbook is an actionable guide to the future of business. By stepping back and questioning the current mindset, the faults of the status quo stand out in stark relief—and this guide gives you the tools and frameworks you need to kick off a digital transformation. Design Thinking is about approaching things differently with a strong user orientation and fast iterations with multidisciplinary teams to solve wicked problems. It is equally applicable to (re-)design products, services, processes, business models, and ecosystems. It inspires radical innovation as a matter of course, and ignites capabilities beyond mere potential. Unmatched as a source of competitive advantage, Design Thinking is the driving force behind those who will lead industries through transformations and evolutions. This book describes how Design Thinking is applied across a variety of industries, enriched with other proven approaches as well as the necessary tools, and the knowledge to use them effectively. Packed with solutions for common challenges including digital transformation, this practical, highly visual discussion shows you how Design Thinking fits into agile methods within management, innovation, and startups. Explore the digitized future using new design criteria to create real value for the user Foster radical innovation through an inspiring framework for action Gather the right people to build highly-motivated teams Apply Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Big Data Analytics, and Lean Start-up using new tools and a fresh new perspective Create Minimum Viable Ecosystems (MVEs) for digital processes and services which becomes for example essential in building Blockchain applications Practical frameworks, real-world solutions, and radical innovation wrapped in a whole new outlook give you the power to mindfully lead to new heights. From systems and operations to people, projects, culture, digitalization, and beyond, this invaluable mind shift paves the way for organizations—and individuals—to do great things. When you're ready to give your organization a big step forward, The Design Thinking Playbook is your practical guide to a more innovative future.

"Buying a first home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Will you qualify for a mortgage? Is your dream home achievable? How do you make sure your offer will beat others? Don't worry-now you can arm yourself with the information you need to know before you begin the hunt! In Home Buying 101, you will learn all the skills you need to find the right house at the right price, with financing that fits your budget. Full of nuts-and-bolts advice and organized in an easy-to-read format, this book will teach you all the basics of: deciding the right time to buy; getting your finances in order; deciphering the MLS/reading the listings for clues; types of mortgage loans; and much more! With the help of this guide, you'll learn how to find the house of your dreams at a price you can afford!"--