Stop Chasing Broke: A Real-World Guide to Building Wealth, Protecting Your Marriage, and Finding Peace

Money Was Never Meant to Be Complicated—Or to Control Your Life Too many people work hard, earn a paycheck, and still feel stressed, behind, or uncertain about their financial future. The problem isn’t a lack of effort—it’s a lack of clear, practical guidance grounded in real life and lasting values. In this book, Patrick Sims blends personal experience, proven financial principles, and faith-based wisdom to help readers build a solid financial foundation—without guilt, confusion, or get-rich-quick schemes. Drawing on years of experience in business, education, and personal finance—and his training as a certified financial coach—Sims breaks down money topics that often feel overwhelming and makes them simple, actionable, and purposeful. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Understand and use 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, and other retirement tools wisely Save for college and future goals without sacrificing today’s needs Build healthy habits around budgeting, saving, and investing Align money decisions with contentment, generosity, and stewardship Teach your children and students real-world financial skills they aren’t learning elsewhere This isn’t just a book about money—it’s a guide to using money well, living intentionally, and creating a legacy that goes beyond dollars and cents. Whether you’re just starting out, raising kids, teaching young adults, or looking to reset your financial direction, this book offers clear steps, relatable stories, and timeless principles to help you move forward with confidence and purpose. Money is a tool. This book helps you put it back in its proper place.