1546: Financial Freedom for Young Adults with Steve Short & Mark Schlipman

Описание: When two college dads realized how little real-world money education their kids were getting, they didn’t complain—they wrote a book. Financial advisor Steve Short and business owner Mark Schlipman met at a dad’s weekend and quickly bonded over a shared concern: most young adults are entering life with almost no financial foundation. In this episode, Steve and Mark share the story behind their “passion project” book, designed to give teens, college students, and young professionals a simple, step-by-step path to financial freedom—without needing a financial advisor. You’ll hear how Steve’s experience as a fiduciary advisor shaped the book’s transparent, no‑sales approach, why they devoted two-plus hours every Monday for over two years to get it written, and how they built a framework parents can actually use to teach their kids about money.

Instead of shaming people for buying lattes or insisting on extreme frugality, Steve and Mark lay out a realistic system that balances discipline with enjoyment. They explain how to treat your personal finances like a business, schedule weekly “money meetings” with yourself, and set up savings habits that still leave about 30% of your income for fun. Along the way, Steve shares a personal wake-up call—when his car payment was bigger than his mortgage—and how that mistake reshaped his views on debt, goals, and delayed gratification. Whether you’re a parent wanting to pass on better money habits, a young adult just starting out, or someone who’s never had financial concepts explained simply, you’ll walk away with practical steps you can start implementing this week.

Contact Details:

Mark: linkedin.com/in/mark-schlipman-aif®-cepa-669598149
Amazon: https:https://a.co/d/01N88Hbb
Official Website: https://simpleroadbook.com/