Do you want to be rich?
Lesley Scorgie is the author of Rich by Thirty: A Young Adult’s Guide To Financial Success, a national bestselling personal finance book geared towards young people.
When Lesley was only 17 she was a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show where she discussed financial strategies for young people and revealed her goal of becoming rich by thirty. Richbythirty.com was started shortly afterwards and it’s designed to help you achieve financial success.
Find your Financial Freedom
Money is important because it builds a path to freedom. Without it, your choices can be limited. With it, you can pursue your dreams. Wealth is no longer just about money. It is about freedom. The sooner you start making money work for you, the more financial freedom you’ll have.
Lesley’s Financial Tips on richbythirty.com
- Buy Rich by Thirty, the book
- Read and subscribe to the RSS of Lesley’s blog
- Subscribe to the FREE quarterly Rich by Thirty newsletter
- See Lesley in the press and on TV
- Read newspaper and magazine columns by Lesley
- Check Lesley’s calendar for upcoming speaking events
Lesley’s Wisdom on Wealth™
- Spend your money wisely
- Save and invest in your future
- Give back to your community
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About Lesley Scorgie
Lesley Scorgie is the bestselling author of Rich by Thirty: A Young Adult’s Guide To Financial Success published in January 2007 and printed in English, French and Korean. Lesley owns and operates Rich By Inc., a financial consulting company dedicated to providing education, resources and tools for a variety of demographics. Lesley’s passion is to encourage financial literacy, a topic she has enthusiastically promoted through speaking and writing since 2001.
She has made numerous television appearances including The Oprah Winfrey Show and Montel Williams, and her financial writing has appeared in publications such as Unlimited magazine, the Calgary Herald and the Calgary Sun. Lesley has worked in the banking and securities industries and as a spokesperson for Canada Savings Bonds.
In 2005, Lesley Scorgie graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in marketing and finance. She currently works diligently to promote financial literacy through speaking, educating and writing. In addition to this Lesley dedicates substantial time, energy and resources to non-profits within her community.
Her early years
Lesley began learning about financial literacy starting at age 10 when she made her first investment in a Canada Savings Bond. Since that time, she has developed an investment strategy that is unique, effective and suited to young people. Lesley believes strongly in making financial literacy simple so that more people can secure their financial future. Her view on wealth is that money gives people freedom to make choices and decisions that allow them to chase after their dreams.
Launch of Richbythirty.com
Richbythirty.com was launched in 2004, three years prior to the release of Rich By Thirty, the book. The website became Lesley’s hub for spreading the message of financial literacy to the world. The Rich By Thirty newsletter launched in 2005 and quickly attracted interest from contributing writers and financial enthusiasts. Two people who have donated substantial time and effort to these initiatives include: Marco den Ouden and Erin Shaw. Lesley has received hundreds of positive e-mails about richbythirty.com, the newsletters, her book and the impact of her speaking engagements.
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