Master Your Money, Secure Your Future: Build and Sustain Financial Well-Being Through Every Stage of Life

You don’t need to be wealthy to take control of your finances—you just need a plan that works. Master Your Money, Secure Your Future gives you exactly that.

Written by financial expert Marc Butler and author Eric Butow, this no-nonsense guide explains personal finance without jargon or hype. It’s for real people with real questions—about saving, debt, credit, insurance, investing, and more.

Every chapter ends with a focused action plan to help you move from reading to doing. You’ll learn to:

?      Build a budget that fits your life

?      Pay down debt with a clear approach

?      Understand insurance and investment options

?      Set financial goals that match your values

?      Navigate money decisions through major life events

Real-life examples bring the advice to life—from a graduate managing student debt to a couple planning for retirement. Whether you’re starting out or starting over, this book offers a grounded, flexible approach to financial well-being.

Clear, honest, and written for everyday use, Master Your Money, Secure Your Future is a personal finance resource you’ll return to again and again.

MARC BUTLER is a veteran financial services executive and consultant with more than 25 years of experience helping firms in wealth management and advisory services. He is the Founder of Marc Butler Consulting and Co-Founder of Wealth Management GPT, a media company focused on AI’s role in finance. He previously served as President and COO of Skience and held senior leadership roles at BNY Mellon | Pershing.

Eric Butow, owner of Butow Communications Group (BCG), specializes in website development, online marketing, and technical writing services. Eric has 43 authored or co-authored books, including Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing and Instagram for Business for Dummies. He also teaches networking and computing courses. When he is not working, Eric enjoys spending time with friends, exploring Jackson's historic Gold Rush town, and assisting his mother with her daycare business.