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Cashing Out

Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away

Julien Saunders, Kiersten Saunders

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Question 1 of 7
According to the text, what is a primary reason the Saunders chose to create wealth outside traditional corporate pathways?
  • A. They found corporate jobs too boring and lacked passion for their fields.
  • B. They recognized that Black Americans face systemic barriers, including earning up to $1 million less over a lifetime.
  • C. They wanted to move to South Africa and work remotely from the beach.
  • D. They received a large inheritance that allowed them to bypass traditional employment.
Question 2 of 7
How do the Saunders define the concept of 'stealth wealth'?
  • A. Hiding money in offshore accounts to avoid high taxation and fees.
  • B. Keeping significant assets but displaying few outward signs of prosperity, such as driving an older reliable car.
  • C. Investing exclusively in private tech companies before they go public.
  • D. Purchasing luxury items quietly so peers do not get jealous of your success.
Question 3 of 7
What is the 'progress trap' that people often fall into during level two (flexibility) of their financial purpose?
  • A. They achieve basic security but then increase their lifestyle spending rather than saving for true independence.
  • B. They invest too aggressively in high-risk stocks and lose their initial savings.
  • C. They focus solely on paying down low-interest debt instead of investing in the stock market.
  • D. They quit their corporate jobs too early before building adequate side hustle income.
Question 4 of 7
In the Saunders' 15-year exit plan from corporate America, what is the primary focus of the first five years?
  • A. Maximizing tax advantages by maxing out 401(k)s and Health Savings Accounts.
  • B. Creating digital products to establish passive income streams.
  • C. Tackling and eliminating debt using strategies like the avalanche or snowball methods.
  • D. Transitioning side hustles into a full-time main source of income.
Question 5 of 7
When discussing ways to earn money outside a 9-to-5 job, what does the strategy of 'arbitrage' involve?
  • A. Earning cash bonuses by opening new bank accounts and meeting minimum balance requirements.
  • B. Creating digital products like online courses that generate passive income over time.
  • C. Offering specialized freelance services on platforms like Upwork or Fiverr.
  • D. Buying items where they are cheap and reselling them in markets where they are more expensive.
Question 6 of 7
Why do the Saunders strongly recommend index funds over actively managed mutual funds?
  • A. Index funds are guaranteed by the government against any market losses.
  • B. Actively managed mutual funds charge significantly higher fees that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost returns over time.
  • C. Index funds allow investors to handpick specific high-performing tech stocks to beat the market.
  • D. Mutual funds require a minimum investment of $100,000, making them inaccessible to beginners.
Question 7 of 7
According to the Saunders, what question should you ask yourself to make intentional financial choices when evaluating spending?
  • A. 'Can I afford this?'
  • B. 'Will this impress my peers?'
  • C. 'At what cost?'
  • D. 'Is this a tax-deductible expense?'

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Cashing Out Summary & Overview

Cashing Out (2022) challenges the traditional financial advice often given to Black Americans, arguing that conventional corporate career paths and wealth-building strategies alone aren’t enough to overcome systemic barriers. Instead, it offers a practical roadmap to financial independence – one that prioritizes breaking free from corporate America through multiple income streams, strategic investing, and a redefinition of wealth. 

Who Should Listen to Cashing Out?

  • Black professionals looking for practical strategies to overcome systemic barriers
  • FIRE-curious individuals who wonder if the movement is for them
  • First-generation wealth builders ready to break cycles of financial insecurity

About the Author: Julien Saunders, Kiersten Saunders

Julien and Kiersten Saunders, financial independence experts, transformed their lives by paying off $200,000 in debt and leaving their corporate marketing careers behind. They went on to build Rich & Regular, a platform dedicated to helping others – especially Black Americans – achieve financial freedom.

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