Written by a retired economics professor and Certified Financial Planner, this practical guide catalogs 101 financial pitfalls that trap entrepreneurs and investors—from buying an ice cream franchise to chasing MLM riches to confusing gambling with investing. Framed for a Latter-day Saint audience, it weaves in candid personal failures, plain-English economics, and prophetic counsel on debt, food storage, and provident living. Each short chapter ends with clear "lessons to be learned," making it an accessible reference for anyone wanting to protect their savings and avoid costly mistakes. 101 real financial mistakes, each explained in a few pages you can read in one sitting Written by an economics professor and CFP who lost money on his OWN ventures—honest lessons, not theory Tackles LDS-specific money traps: MLMs pitched as 'the Lord's way,' tithing-equals-riches thinking, and food storage myths Plain-English economics—demand, compound interest, opportunity cost—taught through everyday stories Perfect for an adult Latter-day Saint—especially a young family, aspiring small-business owner, or anyone wanting basic financial literacy grounded in gospel principles of provident living.
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