Change From Your Dollars: Stories of personal cause and financial effect

by Brett Heaton Juarez

Money is everywhere. Even when we can’t see it, its effects can be abundance and scarcity, sharing and leverage, faith and fear. It is an expression of value, but … Value to whom? And why? How did we get here? Brett Heaton Juarez shares his coming-of-age stories about a world shaped by money. We see the good, the bad, and the ugly side of highs and lows pursuing financial purpose, fairness, and freedom — while helping his clients do the same. This book won’t provide financial advice. But it will go deeper to connect the dots between messy feelings, in your head and in the news, and in your bank account. It is an invitation for you to look in the mirror and reflect on your own relationship with money. Earning and spending, saving and giving, borrowing and investing; no choice is neutral. Every dollar has an impact. That's how you create Change From Your Dollars.

"In person, Brett is a man of few words and a lot of action. I was one of the teens he writes about that needed a ride home. I grew up with barriers like that, but now I travel the world sharing my gift. He lived out the lessons he taught us. With compassion, wit, and tact he saw my adversity back then and still challenged me to build an accomplished life." – Khari Turner, artist

"Brett translates the language of money into value systems which is critical in financial education and empowerment for me as an autistic person. I am a business owner, a creative, and an activist. Brett’s work helps me to create meaning from money and connects the dots for the perspective I need." – Moorea Seal, author/designer

426 pages, Paperback

Published June 8, 2023

About the author

Brett Heaton Juarez is a financial planner with active client relationships across the United States. He draws on his background in education and social science to guide individuals, families, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to align financial choices with core values, and plan accordingly.

Brett holds a Master of Science degree in educational psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in social studies education. He is passionate about treating all people with dignity in the financial realm. Brett utilizes his backgrounds in personal finance and money psychology to help others with their money mindset- tackling financial anxiety and achieving financial freedom.

Brett lives in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area with his wife and three children. His free time is spent reading with a good cup of coffee, outdoor recreation in any form, and trying to get his kids to love those things, too. (Minus the coffee.)