The Joy of Financial Security: The Art and Science of Becoming Happier, Managing Your Money Wisely, and Creating a Secure Financial Future

Donna Skeels Cygan, CFP® owned a financial planning firm for over 20 years, and was selected many times as one of the top financial advisors in the US. She wrote The Joy of Financial Security to help people tackle their money challenges and attain financial security. She is convinced that managing our money wisely can help us lead happier, more fulfilling lives.

Her book won multiple awards, and was featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, AARP, Forbes, and Kiplinger. Cygan appeared in over 20 TV interviews—on CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox—to discuss various topics from the book.

A reader wrote the following Amazon review on January 13, 2024:

"I just ordered multiple, additional copies of this excellent book to give to my family members. I told them it is required reading (there will be a quiz!) if I am to gift them money each year. I don't put any other strings on what I give because I know after reading this easy-to-read and apply book, they will make the right decisions." 

How will you benefit from the book?
 

• You will learn how money impacts our happiness, and you will develop a healthy approach in how you spend money. 
• You will become an accomplished investor. The book provides step-by-step guidance to managing your investment accounts.
• You will understand how asset selection, wise tax planning, and estate planning can help you achieve your financial goals.
• You will learn about important topics such as pensions, annuities, Roth IRAs, and insurance.
• You will learn how to take control of your finances, so your money works for you and supports the lifestyle you choose.
• If you choose to work with a financial advisor, you will learn how they are paid and which ones will serve you best.
• You will learn how to prepare for retirement, both financially and emotionally.
• You will learn the importance of self-care, which may impact your finances.
• You will learn how to avoid sales pitches and pitfalls within the financial industry.
• You will learn how to be a positive role model for your children and grandchildren.
• You will learn how to be prepared for the next economic downturn.
• You will learn about the latest research in psychology and neuroscience, and how you can use it to become happier.

The information in this book is more pertinent now than ever. Some financial books are trendy, and quickly become out-of-date. This book is a classic, and none of the information needs to be updated. 

Purchase the book and let it help you take control of your finances. Becoming financially secure and educated (on all things financial) will provide you with immense rewards!

Donna Skeels Cygan, CFP®, MBA owned a fee-only financial planning firm for over 22 years. She sold her firm, Sage Future Financial, in late 2019 and worked for the buyer for two more years to help her clients through the transition. She retired (from serving clients) in November of 2021. She is currently writing a book titled Sage Choices, and she writes a monthly article for the Albuquerque Journal. Her articles can be found on her website at She is also active on LinkedIn and Medium, and she provides a free monthly newsletter. You can sign up for her newsletter on her website. 
 
While working directly with clients over 22 years, Cygan helped them with all topics related to money. This included managing their investments, retirement planning, tax planning, insurance issues, college-funding, leaving a legacy, and charitable giving. She helped many clients become a role model for younger generations in their families, and she helped them focus on what brings them joy.
 
Throughout her career, she was selected many times as one of the top financial advisors in the US, and was quoted in many publications, including the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes, Kiplinger, USA Today, Chicago Tribune, and Investment News.
 
She is grateful for all that her clients taught her, which led to her writing The Joy of Financial Security and the upcoming Sage Choices (in 2025). She enjoys public speaking and helping journalists with financial articles.
 
She lives in Albuquerque with her husband. They have two grown daughters, and a cat named Georgie (named in honor of Georgia O'Keefe).