About Rich by Forty: A Young Couple's Guide to Building Net Worth

Don't let financial woes break the bank — or your heart!

So you've the met the love of your life and are about to settle down. Or perhaps you're planning a splashy wedding or buying a chic house together. It's all wine and roses and life is great!

The trick is keeping it that way. Money is the number one cause of divorce in North America. Lesley Scorgie, bestselling author of Rich by Thirty, helps young couples start out on the right foot. In her lively and approachable style, this financial expert tells it like it is without scaring you off. Rich by Forty helps you plan for the splash, the chic, and the future. You will learn about:

relationships, money, and how to talk about them;
what net worth is and why it's important;
making financial commitments to a home, a family, and a dream;
sharing, protecting, planning, and pre-nups;
debt reduction;
the big deal about big-ticket items;
investing; and
how to financially prepare for the ups and downs.

Whether you're single, living together, or married, Lesley Scorgie will help you learn the key skills needed to reach your financial goals and become Rich by Forty.

About Rich by Thirty: A Young Adult's Guide to Financial Success

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Most young adults spend more time thinking about what to wear each day than about their finances. It's too bad, because time really is on your side when it comes to investing. The earlier you start, the more successful you'll be. Just ask Lesley Scorgie.

At the ripe old age of ten, Lesley started working for pocket money. Soon after that, she had a savings account. By the time she was 17, Oprah Winfrey came calling - and Lesley appeared on her show about Ordinary People, Extraordinary Wealth. Why? Because Lesley, in her mid 20s is on track to be rich by the time she's 30.

In Rich by Thirty, Lesley shares the secrets of her success with other young adults. From tips and hints on how to save what you earn, to more advanced information on investment vehicles and opportunities, Rich by Thirty provides practical advice and good, solid information. Written in Lesley's friendly, accessible voice, Rich by Thirty features worksheets, a resource section and a glossary of money terms. It should be required reading for anyone under the age of 30.

Praise for the bestselling Rich by Thirty

“There are countless personal-finance books out there, and lots of free advice on the Web. The advantage of Scorgie’s book is that she’s part of the youthful demographic her advice targets, and she boils financial complexities into a breezy, easy-to-read overview that won't scare off financial newbies.”
-- Cecelia Goodnow, Seattle Post Intelligencer, April 15, 2008 --

“Rich by Thirty offers lots of sound financial advice rolled into an entertaining package.”
-- Quill & Quire, 2007

“In debt? Credit cards maxed out? Nothing in the bank? If so, you’re probably under 30, the generation that loves to spend and doesn't know the word save. Author Lesley Scorgie is trying to change that by offering advice to the cash-strapped and savings-challenged in her book Rich by Thirty.”
-- Fiona Anderson, Vancouver Sun, Friday, February 23, 2007

“It is a solid book with good, straightforward advice. It is a refreshing example of financial freedom achieved with a little know-how and smart decision making. Anyone in their early twenties or younger would benefit from this exceptional guide and introduction to the concept of making the most from your money. Parents should consider using this to teach kids the value of compound interest (ask if they would rather spend their $5 allowance today, or have $10 to spend later).”
-- Wisebread.com, March 23, 2008

“From the basics of setting up bank accounts to creative budget systems, Ms. Scorgie covers everything that anyone could need in getting their life together. She covers basic investing, avoiding credit card debt, and then even starts talking about buying a house and preparing for kids - the stuff that is probably specifically for those around 30. But really, and I cannot stress this enough - the book is for everyone, and is written in a non-condescending manner that makes the reader comfortable. I really enjoyed it, and I am sure that you will as well.”
-- Mytwodollars.com, Feb. 22, 2008

“If you are under the age of 25, or know someone who is, then I think this is a great introduction to personal finance. The writing is easy to understand and most young adults should easily be able to relate with the examples in the book. I also think it helps that this story and book is coming from someone with a modest background. It is refreshing to know that a little education and hard work can go a long way at such a young age to create success.”
-- Genxfinance.com, Wed. Apr. 2, 2008