{"product_id":"the-roadmap-to-financial-freedom-a-millionaires-guide-to-building-automated-wealth-paperback-softback-9781394378081","title":"The Roadmap to Financial Freedom; A Millionaire's Guide to Building Automated Wealth (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394378081","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Roadmap to Financial Freedom\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Millionaire's Guide to Building Automated Wealth\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBrennan Schlagbaum (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394378081, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 17 April 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.1 x 14.5 x 2 cm, 0.295 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn easy-to-follow and realistic path to financial security and independence\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Roadmap to Financial Freedom: A Millionaire's Guide to Building Automated Wealth,\u003c\/i\u003e veteran Certified Public Accountant and founder of Budgetdog Academy, Brennan Schlagbaum, delivers an inspiring and practical account of how he and his family paid off over $300,000 in debt. He'll also show you how you can apply the same principles to your own life to transform your financial situation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the book, you'll discover how to track, grow, and protect your money as you work your way closer to financial freedom. You'll also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive strategies for crafting a plan to turn around your personal finances\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to give to others that help you in your path to financial security\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRock-solid budgeting techniques that help you get control of your income and spending patterns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for members of new and growing families, young professionals, and anyone else seeking to redefine their relationship with money, \u003ci\u003eThe Roadmap to Financial Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e is an intuitive, insightful, and hands-on roadmap to financial independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Track Your Money 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Who I Am: My Journey 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: The First Step 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 1: The Psychology of Money 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 2: Looking into the Mirror 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 3: Changing Your Habits 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 4: Building a Support Team 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 5: Staying the Course 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Evaluate Your Financial Situation: Getting Organized Through the Balance Sheet 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 1: Know Your Starting Point 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 2: Evaluate Your Debt and Focus on Your Goals 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 3: The Breakdown of the Balance Sheet in Steps 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 4: Understanding Your Net Worth 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Craft a Plan: Create Your Budget 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 1: The Importance of Crafting Your Plan 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 2: Organizational Tips for Tracking Your Money 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Getting out of Debt: The Triumph Before the Real Storm 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 1: Say No to Spending 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 2: Amortization Schedules for Debt Payoff Success 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 3: Stay on Track 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Grow Your Money 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Setting the Stage for Your Investments 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 1: Compound Interest 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 2: Investing 101: Understanding Stock Market Basics 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 3: Understanding Types of Asset Classes 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 4: Breaking Down Equity Asset Classes 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 5: Diversification 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 6: Target Date Fund Diversification 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 7: Single Asset versus Mutual Fund versus Index Fund versus Exchange- Traded Funds 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Formulating Your Investment Plan 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 1: Where to Buy Asset Classes 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 2: Types of Investment Accounts 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 3: Fees: What They Are and Why They Matter So Much 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 4: When to Invest 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 5: How Much to Invest 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 6: Risk Profile for Investing 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 7: Investing Framework 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Protect Your Money 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Build Your Moat 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 1: Protecting Your Money Through Insurance 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 2: Protecting Your Money Through Tax Diversification 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 3: Protecting Your Money Through Tax Planning and Tax Preparation 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 4: Protecting Your Money Through Wills and Trusts 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 5: Protecting Your Money Through Durable Powers of Attorney 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson 6: Protecting Your Money Through Credit 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Budgetdog, My Money Mindset, and My Passion 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Logan Lee, an Unimaginable Reality: My WHY 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Common Investing Terms 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisclaimer 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 193\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Finance \u0026amp; 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