While many books have been written about investing, few contain the essential information needed to make truly informative decisions. Working with people for over three decades as both personal advisor and professional financial instructor at local colleges, my passion for imparting basic financial knowledge has only grown.

Once people gain a clear understanding of timeless financial concepts, they are empowered to live a life of greater abundance with less fear and stress. This typically results in a better overall quality of life, fewer divorces and less reliance on government.

My hope is that the time I have spent writing this book will provide you with knowledge you can use to improve your finances, grow your self-confidence and liberate your life in the years ahead. Thor McIlrath served four years in the US Coast Guard before entering the financial services industry in 1992.

After several years of serving local clients throughout Washington State, Thor earned the CFP® designation and established McIlrath & Eck in Arlington, Washington with attorney Sam Eck in 2007. The firm’s mission has been to provide comprehensive financial planning services to clients in a Fiduciary capacity.

Thor continues to be driven by his passion for educating others about the opportunities available using proven financial strategies through local colleges in the Pacific Northwest. Financial, Investments, Taxes, Planning, Retirement, Pension, Stocks, Real Estate, Advisor, Insurance.