I wrote this book for the average person who has a job, makes a living and still can't seem to get ahead. I wrote it

for the person who dreams of being rich but can't quite seem to turn his dreams into reality. I wrote this book for the

person who is ready to turn his life around and finally have financial freedom. I wrote this book for the person who is

covered in debt and can't seem to stop living paycheck to paycheck. I wrote this for the person who spends more than

they make and can't figure out how to stop doing it.

--Larry Winget

If this describes you, you are not alone. Over 40% of families are feeling the pressure, spending more than they earn,

and risking retiring financially dependent on the government, family, or charity. Larry Winget knows—he's been

where you are now. He grew up poor, then made and lost a fortune when a business in which he'd invested went

bankrupt. But he worked his way back from rock-bottom to become a multi-millionaire.

Now he gets paid to help people in financial crisis on A&E's reality series, Big Spender. On the show, he

coaches people who have jobs, maybe even high-paying jobs, but are nevertheless in debt or living hand-to-mouth. His

blunt take on their situations? They're broke because they want to be. They all say they want stability, savings,

and financial freedom, but their actions too often contradict their words. Larry helps them to see the contradiction, get

back on track, and out of debt, step-by-step. He can help you, too.

Whether your aim is to get out of debt, save for a house, or simply stop kidding yourself when it comes to savings (for

retirement, for your kids' college, whatever your goal) this book encourages you, through easy-to-complete worksheets

and Larry's bullying yet wise counsel, to make it happen. Larry's motivating message: If you want to be

rich, you can. But first, you have to stop being broke, and start getting ahead. And he'll walk you through not only

the necessary attitude adjustment, but the practical choices and actions that will get you there.

good kick in the butt!

—Robert Kiyosaki, Investor, Entrepreneur, Teacher, and Author of Rich Dad Poor Dad

"I love this little book! Larry is authentic, sincere and generous in his advice. So shape up and STOP being

broke... FOREVER! Listen to this man. He is the ROCK STAR of personal finance!"

—Keith Ferrazzi, author Never Eat Alone

"Larry Winget's no-nonsense advice will make a difference in your life today. His plain talk and simple

solutions - right in this book-are what every American needs to go from broke to making money and living

life. If you're feeling broke, get this book, now."

—Jennifer Openshaw, Author of The Millionaire Zone

"Classic Winget. Bold, brash, and exactly on target. If you want to escape debt and get your life back, this

book is your game plan."

—Randy Gage, author, Why You're Dumb, Sick & Broke... And How to Get Smart, Healthy & Rich!

"Go Winget, go! Larry tells it like it is (in his trademark style), and gets in your face to make you FACE your

financial reality (or lack thereof). Stop thinking and acting broke, and get with his program. It can change

your life."

—David Bach, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Automatic Millionaire and Start Late,

Finish Rich

Larry Winget is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller It's Called Work for a Reason! Your Success Is Your Own Damn Fault (Gotham Books, 2007) and Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life: A Kick-Butt Approach to a Better Life. The star of A&E's reality series, Big Spender, he has also appeared on CNBC and is one of the country's highest paid speakers.