Cashing in on the American Dream
Cashing In on the American Dream: How to Retire at 35 by Paul Terhorst offers a guide for those looking to achieve early retirement and financial independence. Terhorst shares his own journey and provides practical strategies for reducing expenses, saving aggressively, and investing wisely. The book emphasizes the importance of living below your means and making deliberate choices to retire decades earlier than the traditional age, allowing for a more fulfilling and self-directed life.
By Paul Terhorst
Published: 1988
"Freedom means you can choose the kind of life you want, not the kind of life someone else tells you to have."
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A brilliant and practical five year plan for all who dream of retiring while they're young and healthy enough to enjoy it. Provides clear advice on how to overcome the personal, financial and psychological obstacles.
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Paul Terhorst
Paul Terhorst is an acclaimed author known for his insightful explorations of personal finance and lifestyle design. His notable works include ‘Cashing In on the American Dream’ and ‘The Great American Retirement’, where he advocates for financial independence and purposeful living. Terhorst's writing style is characterized by its clarity, practicality, and motivational tone, making complex financial concepts accessible to a broad audience. Through his engaging narratives, he inspires readers to rethink their relationship with money and to pursue fulfilling life choices.
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- Authors
- Paul Terhorst
- Published
- January 1988
- Publisher
- Bantam Books
- ISBN
- N/A
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 248
- Genres
- FinanceBusiness and EconomicsFinancial Literacy for KidsPersonal Finance
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