Living in the Village: Build Your Financial Future and Strengthen Your Community

Living in the Village (tent.) provides simple, easy-to-read financial advice for individuals, including tangible plans and personal advice for economic empowerment. The book includes a clear seven step plan to financial freedom, covering topics from high-risk debt to savvy investing, from building a cohesive retirement plan to giving back to the community. These steps include: --Get your house in order--Eliminate high-risk debt--Fully fund your company retirement plan--Create an emergency fund--Maximize the IRA--Eliminate low-risk debt--Diversify your investment strategy Each step includes a comprehensive guide for understanding, organizing, and managing all aspects of personal finance. Author Ryan Mack's goal is to help readers break destructive habits, educate themselves about financial planning tricks and pitfalls, and become positive members of their community. This guide targets individuals of all income levels, providing attention and service to the average person.