Description
An Inspiring, Real-World Roadmap to Build Wealth, Transform Mindset, and Achieve Lasting Financial Freedom
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by money, discouraged by setbacks, or unsure where to start, Money Moves and Mindset Shifts shows you exactly why now is the perfect moment to take control of your financial future. Tiffany Grant, AFC®, MBA—financial educator, serial entrepreneur, and respected advocate for economic equality—breaks down what it really takes to change your financial life from the inside out. Through relatable storytelling and accessible, step-by-step guidance, she helps you understand that wealth-building isn’t just for the privileged or the lucky—it’s for anyone willing to embrace new habits, new thinking, and a new vision for their life.
Drawing from her experience as a Jamaican expat, teenage single mom, and now nationally recognized financial expert featured by Yahoo Finance, CNBC, and Essence, Tiffany brings both authority and heart to every chapter. She walks you through the same strategies that helped her budget through hardship, pursue debt freedom, build multiple income streams, and create a fulfilling life on her own terms. With sections on courage, budgeting, faith, goal setting, and entrepreneurship, this book blends practical money management tools with the mindset that often determines whether those tools succeed. Tiffany's honest lessons and uplifting message make this more than a financial guide—it’s a companion for your journey toward empowerment, stability, and opportunity.
No matter your starting point, you’ll walk away with the skills and confidence to begin making meaningful money moves today. Money Moves and Mindset Shifts:
- Offers easy-to-follow budgeting strategies designed for tight or unpredictable income
- Breaks down investing and financial planning concepts using relatable stories and examples
- Teaches how to strengthen your mindset and cultivate resilience during financial setbacks
- Explores entrepreneurship as a realistic and flexible pathway to expanding wealth
- Highlights the unique financial challenges and opportunities faced by women, single parents, and expats
Providing actionable frameworks for setting—and actually achieving—ambitious goals, Money Moves and Mindset Shifts: How to Reach the Path to Prosperity is a must-read for individuals seeking practical, relatable financial guidance, especially women, young professionals, single parents, and members of underserved communities. It is also well-suited for use in personal finance, financial wellness, or personal development courses.
Table of Contents
About the Author xi
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xvii
How to Use This Book xix
Part 1: The Internal Revolution 1
Chapter 1: The Crossroads 5
Chapter 2: Choosing Education 17
Chapter 3: The Binder of Credit Cards and the Ghost of 2008 29
Chapter 4: My Grandfather's Legacy and Bill You Pay First 37
Part 1 Action Guide 42
Part 2: The Architecture of Flow 49
Chapter 5: Budgeting is Permission 51
Chapter 6: Finding Your "Why" 57
Chapter 7: Your First 30 Days 63
Chapter 8: The Autopilot Reset 71
Chapter 9: Creating Your Money Flow System 79
Chapter 10: Building Your Financial Safety Net 95
Chapter 11: In Case of Emergency, Protect These Four Walls 105
Part 2 Action Guide 111
Part 3: The Engine of Growth 115
Chapter 12: The Inner Game of Wealth 117
Chapter 13: Overcome the Scarcity Trap 125
Chapter 14: Setting Goals You Actually Achieve 131
Chapter 15: The Umbrella Method 139
Chapter 16: The Revenue Trap 153
Chapter 17: The Strategic Advisory Team 165
Chapter 18: The Art of Ask 177
Chapter 19: Building Your Brand and Attracting Opportunities 187
Part 3 Action Guide 198
Part 4: The Autopilot Life 205
Chapter 20: Automation Life and Business 209
Chapter 21: The Expat Goal 217
Part 4 Action Guide 241
Part 5: The Legacy Shift 245
Chapter 22: The Generational Shift 247
Chapter 23: The Stewardship Manifesto 265
Part 5 Action Guide 277
Conclusion: Your Legacy is More Than Just Money 285
The Financial Wellness Check-up: Your Path Forward 291
The Financial Wellness Curator's Manifesto 299
Appendix A: The Cycle Breaker's Glossary
Appendix B: The Stewardship Stack (Tools and Apps) 309
Appendix C: The Cycle-Breaker's FAQs 313
Appendix D: The Syllabus for Success 321
Appendix E: The Legacy Binder 329
Appendix F: The Legacy Letter 335
Appendix G: How to Write Your Own Legacy Letter 341
Bibliography 345
Index 349
