Shawn A Wakefield

Forget the Joneses Shawn A Wakefield

You CAN get out of debt, save and invest, and retire early! Do you feel like you will always be in debt?
Do you want to save but never seem to have any extra money?
Do you have dreams of retiring but fear that it will never become reality?

In Forget the Joneses: Proven Financial Strategies for an Uncommon Life author Shawn A. Wakefield shares how he was able to budget, save, invest and retire in his early 40s - all while living life, being married, and raising a family. A common person who made uncommon choices, Shawn reveals strategies that actually worked for him and his family. Through real life experiences, practical tips, and helpful exercises he explains how our choices can allow us to forget the Joneses and have an uncommon life. From the Foreword:
In this book, Shawn explains the secrets for his success. He may not mention the fact that he married someone who is as level-headed as he is. And he may not mention the excitement that he had at the times when he realized that their early decisions in life were truly paying off. Shawn has a mathematical mind... he does not often show great emotion. But as you read through this book, I hope you will feel the emotional excitement that I had when hearing of his successes. And realize that this excitement... this success... can also be yours if you follow Shawn's suggestions. He does not ask you to live an austere life or to make great sacrifices. But, in this book, he shows you how, with a few minor modifications in your life, you can achieve financial security. He also suggests that you put your ego aside and realize that we often confuse "stuff" as success. Does the purchase of a new car give you the feeling of success? Or would you have a better feeling of success knowing that you had enough resources (cash, investments, paid-off home) to allow you to have financial comfort? Read this book. It will change your opinion of what "success" really means. This book shows how, by making a few minor adjustments to your financial planning, you can retire in comfort and happiness. More Information:
This book details and explains practical and proven financial strategies to help you save, invest, pay off debt, and retire early. The author retired early at 44, and all these strategies were used to help make that happen. Helpful exercises are included at the end of each chapter to provide practical application for the ideas shared. Trying to keep up with the Joneses can be a temptation for many people. This author explains how to "Forget the Jones" and make choices for an uncommon life.