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GRAB YOUR SLICE OF FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE

By MONICA SCUDIERI

Grab Your Slice of Financial Independence is for anyone who’s hit a financial bump and is ready for a comeback. If you want more clarity, more confidence, and more control over your money, this book walks you through it—step by step.

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Inside, you’ll learn how to:

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  • Boost your financial confidence

  • Build real, lasting financial security

  • Create a clear plan to tackle debt

  • Map out your path to financial independence

  • And discover the direction that feels right for you

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If you’re ready for a fresh start and a smarter way forward, this book is your guide.

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A DEEPER LOOK...

Grab Your Slice of Financial Independence is a down-to-earth guide to getting your money life together—without the boring jargon or guilt trips. Monica shares the simple steps and real-life habits that helped her go from overwhelmed to confidently in control, and she shows you how to do the same in a way that actually fits your life.
 

Why buy it?
Because it’s like getting practical money advice from a friend who’s been there, messed up, figured it out, and hands you the cheat sheet. It’s clear, doable, and surprisingly fun—perfect for anyone who wants less stress, more clarity, and a financial future they can actually feel good about.

SNEAK PEEK
Introduction Chapter

It was a crisp Sunday evening, the kids (preschool and kindergarten age) were at their dads for the weekend. The house was quiet and still. I sat in the living room with my laptop and my phone. I knew these two days would come. What I didn’t count on was that both happened on the same day.

 

Friday was the last day at my temp job, and I needed to file for unemployment. Ironically, this was also the weekend I was eligible to file for my divorce (in North Carolina, married couples must live separately for one year before filing).

 

Luckily, I could file for both online, which was perfect because I was emotionally spent. With no family in the area, I called my closest friend to stay on the phone with me while I handled the paperwork.

 

I was scared, overwhelmed, beaten down, and tired. Once the divorce and unemployment paperwork were filed, I set out on an adventure that, in my wildest dreams, I could never have imagined.

 

Wild because this is where I started. Below is a snapshot of my net worth at that moment and where my story began:

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DEBT:                                                                       $ 257,000

  • $ 122,000 House Mortgage

  • $ 135,000 “Other” Debt

 

ASSETS (Cash – Liquid):                                     $ 104,050

  • $ 20,000 non-retirement accounts

  • $ 7,000 savings account

  • $ 77,050 retirement account

  • $ 4,500 529’s

 

ASSETS (Property – Non-Liquid):                      $ 325,000

  • $ 325,000 House (Purchase Price)

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That Sunday night, after filing all the correct paperwork and saying good night to my friend, I stared at my net worth and all the debt that was now squarely on my shoulders alone. It was devastating. $257,000!!??!! “That’s a quarter of a million dollars!!,” I thought. How did things get so bad so fast? I was never going to get my share of the “American dream” with all that debt. I was never going to get my own slice of the pie if I didn’t make some life changes.

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That night, I made a promise to myself and my kids. I would never allow us to be in such a vulnerable position again. My priority was to get back our security and achieve financial independence. In my mind, I thought a net worth of $1,000,000 would give me that.

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From that moment on, I focused and inched my way toward this arbitrary goal and was able to grow my net worth substantially. Did I hit that million-dollar net worth? Here’s my story.

“Grab Your Slice of FI is a compelling narrative of one woman’s journey to financial independence. Monica explains in relatable terms how she acquired five rental properties in rapid succession while also funding her retirement accounts.

 

But Grab Your Slice of FI is more than a personal finance book! You will empathize with her as she describes her journey to financial independence while coping with divorce, raising kids as a single mom, suffering from a chronic illness, and losing her mother to cancer. This book is a testament to the strength of a woman overcoming adversity to thrive in life and finances!”

Justin McCurry

RootOfGood.com

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UPCOMING BOOKS

Waiting Room

GRAB YOUR SLICE OF FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE –

WORKBOOK EDITION

Coming TBD

This workbook will outline all the steps discussed in the book and a few extras that came outside of my own 10-year journey. Here we will work to build out a solid foundation and money mindset that can support your FI plan and talk about all the extras we do to ensure generational wealth. Hint, it’s not all about money, that’s just phase one. The fun is only beginning.

 GYS - CHILDREN'S BOOK
 

MAMA, ARE WE POOR?

Coming Q1-2026

Mama, Are We Poor? is a heartwarming children’s book about a single mom and her son, Max. Together, they explore life, what truly matters, and how to navigate challenges when money gets tight.

 

A story that teaches kids—and inspires parents—about resilience, family, and finding joy even during tough times.

GRAB YOUR SLICE OF FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE –

NEURODIVERGENT 
SERIES

Coming TBD

This workbook will outline all the steps discussed in the book and a few extras that came outside of my own 10-year journey. Here we will work to build out a solid foundation and money mindset that can support your FI plan and talk about all the extras we do to ensure generational wealth. Hint, it’s not all about money, that’s just phase one. The fun is only beginning.

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