The Simple Road Toward Financial Freedom - by Mark Schlipman & Steve Short (Hardcover)

About the Book

A best-selling guide that shows recent graduates and young adults how to budget, save, and invest with a 50/20/30 savings-first plan - plus an Annual Review Checklist to stay on track.

Book Synopsis

Simple enough for your first job. Powerful enough to reset your money at any stage.

"This book can help you take control of your life without living paycheck to paycheck." - Will Ferrell, from the foreword

A best-selling book for recent graduates and young adults, this no-jargon guide teaches a 50/20/30 savings-first budget, first-job setup for 401(k), IRA, and HSA, and practical ways to capture free money so you start building wealth now.

Written by longtime advisor Mark Schlipman and corporate leader Steve Short, it turns real-world experience into clear steps you can use today.

✅ Build a budget that works (50/20/30, savings-first)

✅ Use the Three Bucket System to balance short-, mid-, and long-term goals

✅ Automate investing with confidence (401(k), IRA, HSA)

✅ Maximize "free money" from employer matches, tax perks, and overlooked benefits

✅ Avoid lifestyle creep and lock in habits that stick

⭐ "I paid off $10,000 in three months thanks to your book." - Amazon review

⭐ "Perfect for my 25- and 28-year-old sons. Simple, smart, motivating." - Amazon review

Bonus: Download the Annual Review Checklist after purchase at SimpleRoadBook.com to stay on track each year.

Give Back: A portion of every sale supports Cancer for College, helping survivors with scholarships and debt relief.

Review Quotes

"Already fired me up to take action. Clear, engaging, and surprisingly emotional." - Jared, Amazon review

"Where was this when I graduated? Simple, smart, and not selling products." - Collin R., Amazon review

"With this roadmap, I paid off $10,000 in three months." - Kindle Customer, Amazon review

"A practical path to build wealth for young professionals." - Community Bank CEO, Amazon review