Struggling with debt? Frustrated about work? Just not satisfied with life? The Simple Dollar can change your life. Trent Hamm found himself drowning in consumer debt, working in a job he couldn't stand and figured out how to escape that debt and build the fulfilling career he'd always dreamt about, all at the same time. Hamm shared his experiences at TheSimpleDollar.comand built it into one of America's top personal finance websites. Now, The Simple Dollar is a book: packed with practical tips, tools, and lessons you can use to transform your life, too. This isn't just ';another' personal finance book: it's profoundly motivating, empowering, practical, and 100% grounded in today's American realities. Trent Hamm will show you how to rewrite the rules, creating healthier relationships with money and with your loved ones, too. With his help, you can get out of debt, start moving forward, and build the strong personal community that offers true happinessno matter what happens to the economy. Escape the plastic prison, and stop running to stand still 5 simple steps to eliminate credit card debt and 5 more to start moving forward Shift your life's balance towards more positive, stronger relationships Learn how to put the golden rule to work for you Discover the power of goals in a random world Then, learn how to overcome inertia, and transform goals into reality Navigate the treacherous boundaries between love and money Move towards deeper communication, greater honesty, and more courage