Draft:Money Moves: From First Paycheck to First Million
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| Author | Jacob Thomas |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Personal finance |
| Publisher | Self-published |
Publication date | 2025 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Media type | Print, eBook, audiobook |
| Website | samband.io/ |
Money Moves: From First Paycheck to First Million is a 2025 personal finance book written by Canadian financial coach and entrepreneur Jacob Thomas. The book is designed for teens and young adults, aiming to teach foundational financial literacy through a narrative format. It follows a fictional teen, Jordan, as they learn money skills from their mentor, Uncle Ray.
Background
[edit]The author, Jacob Thomas, wrote the book to simplify financial education for young people entering the workforce. Drawing from his experience as a licensed financial advisor and youth mentor, Thomas uses storytelling to teach concepts like budgeting, saving, investing, and credit management.
Content
[edit]The book is divided into two parts:
Part 1: The Story
[edit]This section presents financial lessons through the fictional experiences of Jordan, guided by Uncle Ray. Key topics include:
- The 10 / 20 / 70 budget rule
- Emergency funds
- Credit card use
- Tax-advantaged accounts (TFSA, RRSP, FHSA)
- The FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement
- Insurance and wealth protection
Part 2: The Workbook
[edit]Includes interactive worksheets that help readers apply the lessons, such as creating budgets, saving goals, and planning for large purchases.
Themes
[edit]The book emphasizes:
- Financial literacy
- Early investing and saving
- Mindful spending
- Youth empowerment
- Community mentorship
Reception
[edit]Money Moves has received positive feedback in youth financial education settings and community mentorship programs. It is often used by teachers, parents, and financial literacy organizations to introduce teens to money management.
Author
[edit]Jacob Thomas known as Rioj Jacob Thomas is a licensed financial advisor based in Calgary, Alberta. He is the founder of Samband.io platform, a financial literacy and investment platform for young earners and families. He is also involved in speaking, coaching, and mentoring through workshops and online resources.
Availability
[edit]The book is available in paperback, EPUB, Kindle, and audiobook formats.
- Official site: samband.io/
- Workbook: samband.io/moneymovesworkbook
Disclosure
[edit]This article was created by the author of the book, Rioj Jacob Thomas, and may require review for neutrality and notability per Wikipedia guidelines.