10 Things Nobody Told Me about Money: Life Lessons About Building Wealth

The money lessons I wish someone had taught me before I needed them.

Most of us learn about money the hard way.

We learn about credit cards after getting into debt. We learn about investing after realizing how much time we have lost. We learn about car payments, mortgages, insurance, budgeting, and saving by making mistakes-and then trying to fix them.

It doesn't have to be that way.

In 10 Things Nobody Told Me About Money, Brad Wieher shares the financial lessons he wishes he'd understood when he was younger. Through honest, often funny stories-including some expensive mistakes of his own-Brad breaks down the money habits and decisions that can make an enormous difference over a lifetime.

Inside, you'll discover:

- Why starting to invest early can be one of your greatest financial advantages

- How a simple budget can change the way you think about money

- Why credit-card debt can cost far more than the purchase you made

- How car payments and lifestyle inflation can quietly delay your financial goals

- Why compound interest and growth matter-and why time may be your most valuable financial asset

- What young adults should understand about retirement before their first paycheck

- How to think differently about mortgages, insurance, and major financial decisions

- Why building wealth isn't about looking rich-it's about creating freedom, security, and choices to live the life you want to live

This isn't a book about getting rich overnight.

It's about learning the lessons that can help you avoid expensive mistakes and build better financial habits for the rest of your life.

For teenagers, college students, young adults, parents, and anyone who wishes someone had explained money in plain English.

And if you're a parent, give this book to your kids before they have to learn these lessons the hard way.

Brad Wieher is a nonfiction author and educator. With Master's degrees in both Literacy and School Leadership, he brings a unique perspective and a sense of urgency to his writing. Brad lives in the Chicago suburbs with his wife Jill, their three teenagers, Isabella, Michael, and Danny, and their two dogs.