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Own Your Time: 10 Financial Steps to Put Your Family First and Escape the Corporate Grind
Step-by-step resource showing couples how to control their money so they can control their time
In Own Your 10 Financial Steps to Put Your Family First and Escape the Corporate Grind, Andy Hill, husband, father of two, and award-winning family finance coach, walks readers through simple yet highly effective steps families can take to achieve family financial independence. Covering the two biggest causes of parental stress, financial anxiety and being overworked, this book features real-life examples of couples who’ve conquered these family financial independence milestones and found better lives for themselves because of it.
The book is broken down into 10 actionable steps that will take couples from overwhelmed to empowered. Topics
Defining the life you want to live Investing early and consistently Growing the gap between income and expenses Inspiring generational wealth for kids Finding your three-day workweek (and four-day weekend) Maximizing family experiences Own Your 10 Financial Steps to Put Your Family First and Escape the Corporate Grind is an essential field-tested guide for parents seeking to break free from the constraints of financial stress and instead enjoy the benefits of financial independence.
In Own Your 10 Financial Steps to Put Your Family First and Escape the Corporate Grind, Andy Hill, husband, father of two, and award-winning family finance coach, walks readers through simple yet highly effective steps families can take to achieve family financial independence. Covering the two biggest causes of parental stress, financial anxiety and being overworked, this book features real-life examples of couples who’ve conquered these family financial independence milestones and found better lives for themselves because of it.
The book is broken down into 10 actionable steps that will take couples from overwhelmed to empowered. Topics
Defining the life you want to live Investing early and consistently Growing the gap between income and expenses Inspiring generational wealth for kids Finding your three-day workweek (and four-day weekend) Maximizing family experiences Own Your 10 Financial Steps to Put Your Family First and Escape the Corporate Grind is an essential field-tested guide for parents seeking to break free from the constraints of financial stress and instead enjoy the benefits of financial independence.
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320 pages, Hardcover
Published January 21, 2026
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March 6, 2026
Nothing new or novel in this one than any other personal finance book. Just another guy who went ooo I’m FI I should write a book.
February 28, 2026
Excellent overview of how to achieve financial freedom, with options so you can choose your own path. Well organized, doesn't skip any important information and still easy to read. Works not only for those interested in how to embark on the path but also a great refresher for those already on their way. Unfortunately, the title of the book isn't as strong as the contents. This will now be the first book I recommend on the subject.
March 28, 2026
I’ve followed Andy’s podcast for a while, so I was excited to read his book and it didn’t disappoint. As a mom of three young kids, I found it especially relatable. The way he blends financial advice with insights on marriage and raising a family is a perspective you don’t often see from financial experts. I walked away with a solid to-do list and plenty to think about!
February 13, 2026
Own Your Time is one of the most refreshing “money” books I’ve read.
It’s really about values, priorities, and building a life that feels aligned — not just financially optimized.
Clear, practical, and genuinely motivating.
Highly recommend.
It’s really about values, priorities, and building a life that feels aligned — not just financially optimized.
Clear, practical, and genuinely motivating.
Highly recommend.
March 2, 2026
highly recommend, finance book that ties values to your dollars
July 17, 2026
As a huge advocate for time freedom, I was excited to see the entire third part of Andy Hill's book "Own Your Time" dedicated to pursuing it!
This book is essentially Andy's wonderful podcast in book form, with equal attention given to money topics like budgeting and "coast FIRE" and the human side of things like marriage, family, and friendships. His warm, helpful style shines through on every page.
The concept of "coast FIRE" may be new to readers outside the financial independence community. The idea is there's a point where you've saved enough that compound growth will carry your retirement savings the rest of the way, even without additional investment. Once you hit that number, you only need to earn enough to cover living expenses, which means you could shift to part-time work. How cool.
The most unique section and one I hadn't seen in other books is Andy's tactical advice for how to transition from full-time corporate work to some form of solopreneurship. He covers how to design a three-day work week and offers specific job ideas that fit this schedule.
Other topics are more commonly written about, but still valuable: life design planning, getting out of debt, paying off your house early, making sure you're properly insured, and the pros and cons of working with a financial advisor.
A funny thing (at least for me, personally): In the chapter "Embrace the Simple Life," he mentions his cat, Pishi, whose life is pretty easy: eat, sleep, go outside, cuddle with the family, no worries. I also used to think the same thing about my childhood dog, Ozzie. Wouldn't that life be great?
The best part of the book is how it's structured. It walks you through everything step-by-step so you can replicate Andy's success in under ten years. That's a short timeline, leaving more years to actually * live * while we exist on this big blue marble.
This book is essentially Andy's wonderful podcast in book form, with equal attention given to money topics like budgeting and "coast FIRE" and the human side of things like marriage, family, and friendships. His warm, helpful style shines through on every page.
The concept of "coast FIRE" may be new to readers outside the financial independence community. The idea is there's a point where you've saved enough that compound growth will carry your retirement savings the rest of the way, even without additional investment. Once you hit that number, you only need to earn enough to cover living expenses, which means you could shift to part-time work. How cool.
The most unique section and one I hadn't seen in other books is Andy's tactical advice for how to transition from full-time corporate work to some form of solopreneurship. He covers how to design a three-day work week and offers specific job ideas that fit this schedule.
Other topics are more commonly written about, but still valuable: life design planning, getting out of debt, paying off your house early, making sure you're properly insured, and the pros and cons of working with a financial advisor.
A funny thing (at least for me, personally): In the chapter "Embrace the Simple Life," he mentions his cat, Pishi, whose life is pretty easy: eat, sleep, go outside, cuddle with the family, no worries. I also used to think the same thing about my childhood dog, Ozzie. Wouldn't that life be great?
The best part of the book is how it's structured. It walks you through everything step-by-step so you can replicate Andy's success in under ten years. That's a short timeline, leaving more years to actually * live * while we exist on this big blue marble.
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