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• Commended for Benjamin Franklin Award (Bill Fisher Award - Nonfiction) 2024

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"""Empathetic and relatable, Financially Capable speaks to the heart of issues faced by young people as they make their way in a complex, confusing, and often predatory financial world."" - Dr. Sarah Newcomb, Director of Financial Psychology at Morningstar and author of Loaded: Money, Psychology, and How to Get Ahead without Leaving Your Values Behind ""Personal finance is personal-but it's personal within a system of rules and customs. This book helps you navigate both the system and the individual choices you can make to improve your financial life."" - Robert Farrington, Founder of The College Investor and Millennial Money Expert ""Matt's commitment to providing broad access to financial education and opportunities to build assets and credit has few equals. He is an excellent communicator with a gift for connecting with others."" - Paul Horwitz, former Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC ""By focusing the first two sections of his book on the financial environment and psychology, Matt Paradise's Financially Capable helps readers grapple with understanding why they make the decisions they do about money. He recognizes that when it comes to financial capability, that knowledge is not enough, it's understanding our own financial behaviors and the psychology behind them. An important contribution to the field!"" - Tim Ranzetta, Co--founder of Next Gen Personal Finance ""Matt Paradise talks about key points that the finance industry as a whole has lacked. As someone who champions financially inclusive content, Financially Capable touches on many of the areas that actually matter. Matt Paradise wrote a must--read book that empowers readers to question old assumptions and embrace new ideas and perspectives. This book is a helpful and actionable guide for everyone who wants to really understand what's going on with their personal finances and the financial industry."" - Rahkim Sabree, CFEI(R), RFC(R), author of Financially Irresponsible ""In Financially Capable, Matt Paradise equips his readers with a holistic array of financial information and resources. While the book focuses on the 'how--to's' of personal finance in clear, practical terms, Matt also provides the larger institutional and social contexts that intersect and impact people as they strive to meet their financial goals. Readers will be empowered to take control of their finances and futures. It is a timeless go--to guide."" - Tammy Gooler Loeb, author of Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You ""Financially Capable is the guide I wish I'd had thirty years ago. When you know better, you'll do better. With this book, you'll get an educational resource that provides solid information that feels like a warm hug. Matt Paradise provides a unique perspective and valuable insight so you'll understand what to do with your money, and you'll understand why you've been thinking and behaving the way you have up until now. You'll have the tools, strategies, ideas-and most importantly, the confidence-to move into your financial future, starting today."" - Honorée Corder, author of You Must Write a Book"

"""Empathetic and relatable, Financially Capable speaks to the heart of issues faced by young people as they make their way in a complex, confusing, and often predatory financial world."" - Dr. Sarah Newcomb, Director of Financial Psychology at Morningstar and author of Loaded: Money, Psychology, and How to Get Ahead without Leaving Your Values Behind ""Personal finance is personal-but it's personal within a system of rules and customs. This book helps you navigate both the system and the individual choices you can make to improve your financial life."" - Robert Farrington, Founder of The College Investor and Millennial Money Expert ""Matt's commitment to providing broad access to financial education and opportunities to build assets and credit has few equals. He is an excellent communicator with a gift for connecting with others."" - Paul Horwitz, former Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC ""By focusing the first two sections of his book on the financial environment and psychology, Matt Paradise's Financially Capable helps readers grapple with understanding why they make the decisions they do about money. He recognizes that when it comes to financial capability, that knowledge is not enough, it's understanding our own financial behaviors and the psychology behind them. An important contribution to the field!"" - Tim Ranzetta, Co--founder of Next Gen Personal Finance ""Matt Paradise talks about key points that the finance industry as a whole has lacked. As someone who champions financially inclusive content, Financially Capable touches on many of the areas that actually matter. Matt Paradise wrote a must--read book that empowers readers to question old assumptions and embrace new ideas and perspectives. This book is a helpful and actionable guide for everyone who wants to really understand what's going on with their personal finances and the financial industry."" - Rahkim Sabree, CFEI(R), RFC(R), author of Financially Irresponsible ""In Financially Capable, Matt Paradise equips his readers with a holistic array of financial information and resources. While the book focuses on the 'how--to's' of personal finance in clear, practical terms, Matt also provides the larger institutional and social contexts that intersect and impact people as they strive to meet their financial goals. Readers will be empowered to take control of their finances and futures. It is a timeless go--to guide."" - Tammy Gooler Loeb, author of Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You ""Financially Capable is the guide I wish I'd had thirty years ago. When you know better, you'll do better. With this book, you'll get an educational resource that provides solid information that feels like a warm hug. Matt Paradise provides a unique perspective and valuable insight so you'll understand what to do with your money, and you'll understand why you've been thinking and behaving the way you have up until now. You'll have the tools, strategies, ideas-and most importantly, the confidence-to move into your financial future, starting today."" - Honor�e Corder, author of You Must Write a Book"

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Matt Paradise is a renowned financial educator who is passionate about transforming lives. He has empowered more than 100,000 people to improve their credit scores, pay off their debt, and save enough money to achieve their financial goals. As a highly sought--after speaker, he has taught people in all walks of life, from Harvard University's lecture halls to homeless shelters throughout New England. His unique programs have been featured in the Massachusetts State House, Fidelity Investments, the Department of Corrections, many nonprofits, and corporations large and small.His leadership helped establish the Massachusetts Financial Education Collaborative, a statewide financial literacy office that created K-12 financial education legislation signed into law by Governor Charlie Baker. Matt also coauthored publications with the Massachusetts State Treasurer, the Federal Reserve Bank, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.Matt has provided expert commentary for many media outlets, including Fox, New England Cable News (NECN), NBCUniversal, Wall Street Watchdog, Street Insider, Telegram & Gazette, Benzinga, Credit Union Insight, and Credit Union Today.He has earned multiple licenses and certifications in the financial education field, including the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE(c)) Accredited Credit Counselor, Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF(c)), and Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist (CITRMS(c)). Much like famed investor Warren Buffett, Matt believes that his Dale Carnegie graduation certificates are treasured investments.Matt helped establish credit counseling and financial education departments with American Consumer Credit Counseling, which grew to support approximately 140 employees with an annual revenue in excess of $14 million. He is now an active board member leading the organization to greater growth.A man of great faith, Matt has volunteered with multiple nonprofit boards. He served as chairman of Early Childhood Alliance, president of the Massachusetts Jump$tart Coalition, and member of the board of Boston Career Connections. Matt also ran a HOPE worldwide food pantry with his wife, serving 500 families per month. He is currently the treasurer of the MetroWest Nonprofit Network.On his personal path to financial well--being, he has overcome drug addiction, homelessness, cancer, and a liver transplant. He is a proud father, loving husband, and care provider for his in--laws. His poodle, Odyssey, keeps him active, and music soothes his soul. He gave up a professional drumming career years ago, but enjoys playing in his church band and with friends. Matt and his family live in the Greater Boston area.Contact Matt, book him as a speaker, and access more resources from this book at www.MattParadise.com.

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