About the Book

Coming December 9, 2025

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You’ve worked hard, learned lessons the hard way, and now you want to give the next generation a head start.

Start Simple Grow Big is a straightforward, no-nonsense guide for parents and grandparents who want to help their kids or grandkids—especially those in their 20s and 30s—build lasting wealth with confidence.

In this concise, actionable guide, bestselling financial planner Michael Lynch, CFP® shares the simple steps that transform early financial choices into lifelong security. Drawing on two decades of real-world planning experience, he shows how to turn time, discipline, and smart decisions into generational prosperity.

This book offers:

• Simple, proven strategies to help loved ones avoid costly money mistakes

• A step-by-step system to achieve financial independence by age 50

• Practical guidance on debt, investing, and taxes—without jargon or complexity

• A framework to make money a bridge, not a barrier, between generations

Grounded in real stories, humor, and practical insights, Start Simple Grow Big is more than a book about money—it’s a roadmap to building confidence, freedom, and a financial legacy that lasts.

Because it’s not about how much you make—it’s about when and how you start.

Michael Lynch is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and bestselling author with more than twenty years of experience helping American families plan for the future they deserve.

Recognized as one of the top four advisors under forty in America by Advisor Today, Michael has guided thousands of people through his Design, Build, and Maintain® System—a proven framework for achieving financial independence.

He is the author of It’s All About the Income, Keep It Simple, Make It Big, and Taking Care of Your Future, and is known for his ability to make financial planning approachable, personal, and effective.

Learn more at SimpleandBig.com