I will make myself more aware of all my bills and where our money is spent and why after seeing Jen talk. Lynn L. 

--Lynn L., Participant – Living Beyond Rich Workshop

I am a cyclist and have had a few “popped” spokes through the years of pedaling around. Typically, when a spoke pops it is contrary to the poplular children’s song, The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round…yada, yada, yada. Instead, the wheels on the cycle go “wobble and wobble”!In LIVING BEYOND RICH, Jen [Read More]

--Bruce C. – 5.0 out of 5 stars Living Beyond Rich – A Wheel in Alignment for Sure!

LIVING BEYOND RICH is as good as LIVING BEYOND AWESOME….and that was a great book!!! This is a story with real HOPE…and with steps and actions that real people (like me) can take.  Website: www.RoseGauss.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rose.gauss Twitter: @segauss  

--Rose Gauss, Children’s Book Illustrator and Greeting Card Designer

--Sarah Biro, Branch Librarian Chisago Lakes Library, MN

Jen McDonough’s book Living Beyond Rich will make you realize how quickly a world can change and how pervasive and insidious our lack of financial perspective can erode our perceptions about how secure we are financially. Told from a transparent and genuinely sincere perspective, Jen’s story reminds us of how close we might be to [Read More]

--Kathy Brunner, Speaker and Author of Finding Your Fire

Jen McDonough has done a TREMENDOUS job of sorting through the painful and challenging experiences that she and her family have gone through and pulling out beautiful gems and nuggets of wisdom from which others can learn. Rather than succumb to negative emotions and inaction, with great determination, Jen, her husband and family, bravely pushed [Read More]

--Colleen R – Rebuilding Lives After Traumas & Losses

In an age of “reality” everything, Jen’s book is refreshing, honest and truly real. She allows us into her real life struggles and the realities that life is not always pleasant, especially when it comes to finances. A true inspirational read, filled with hope and encouragement for the “average” person. A must read for all [Read More]

--Teresa Munson

In reading the story of Jen and her family some familiar bells are ringing in me.  It reminds me of the chapters of despair in my own life and how those chapters have taken a dramatic turn for the better due to God’s grace and the power in each of us with His help to overcome [Read More]

--Bruce Cross

Many financial books get bogged down in the technicalities without inspiring you to go on and confirming what you already know in your heart, You Can Do It! Living Beyond Rich is engaging, entertaining and practical, most importantly it shows you how to solve the problem, “how do I get out of debt and stop [Read More]

--Phil & Celeste Davis, Authors, Raw Food Instructors, People Lovers

My family has been through some devastating financial losses in the past few years ( loss ofbusiness, income, house), but we are slowly making our way back.  I read Living Beyond Rich: The Playbook of How to Live Your Life Without Financial Stress, Fear, or Pain partially to see if I could glean any tips to help us recover [Read More]

--Teressa Morris, Author and Writer – Window on the World

To be honest, I was skeptical at first, concerned that this would be a positive-thinking, health-and-wealth book. I know Jen well enough from what I’ve read from her to know it wouldn’t be a get-rich-quick scheme, but I was afraid it would be fixated on money and material prosperity to the exclusion of anything else. [Read More]

--Randy Crane – Author, Once Upon YOUR Time: 7 Strategies for Gaining Control of Your Time Through a Tour

This transparent account of an ordinary family who decided to change their life with a total overhaul of their finances, is a lifesaver for others. Experience their initial financial unawareness, their misery and deep desperation, and finally, the high-octane motivation that propelled them to an awesome victory! But this book is much more than a [Read More]

--Lynelle Watford, Speaker – When Love Is Not Enough

Are you ready to change your financial future but don’t know how?  Do you wish there was a book that provided a specific, step-by-step approach to getting out of debt?  Living Beyond Rich provides a very candid look inside the life of a family that vowed to get rid of their debt- and DID.  Where most financial books provide [Read More]

--Nikki, Type I Diabetic

What I enjoyed about this book were the real life stories. When dealing with money problems, many people think they are all alone. Hearing the stories of others and how they have overcome their financial struggles offers hope and encouragement. This is definitely one I would recommend to others and share as gifts.    Dorethia [Read More]

--Dorethia Conner, Founder of #MoneyChat and President of Conner Coaching, LLC

Living Beyond Rich is an easy to read, inspirational account of one family’s journey to pay of over $182K in debt. It is down to earth and most of us can relate to having some of the struggles Jen talks about. I am inspired by her family’s resolve and decision to change their lives for [Read More]

--Tammy Helfrich, Writer and Mom – Embrace Your Story

I love the amazing stories in this book.  I found the stories to be ones that I and many others can relate to in day-to-day life.  In particular, I enjoyed how honest and open each personal story was, especially the depth of Jen’s.  How humbling and refreshing to know that we are not alone in [Read More]

--Angie Cunningham, Writer – Intentionally Planting the Seeds for a Full and Happy Family Life

Living Beyond Rich: Imagine being weighed down by $150,000 of debt and then having $30,000 of medical bills on top of that. That’s what Jen McDonough faced when she and her husband sat down to get a clear picture of their life situation. Inch by incredible inch, the McDonough family dug their way out of [Read More]

--Karen Putz, Passion Coach, Speaker and Author

Living Beyond Rich: This book is great. If you are sinking further and further into debt and think that living a debt free life is not possible this book will inspire you! If you are already on track to pay off your debt but need a little kick to keep going, this book will motivate [Read More]

--Larry Juncker

Living Beyond Rich: Great, easy read. This is a book about overcoming obstacles when things seem hopeless. So many families can relate to this story. For anyone in a tough financial situation, I can’t imagine a more inspirational message. I love to hear about individuals and families who overcome great obstacles , financial or otherwise, [Read More]

--Jeff Pattison, HR & Career Networking Expert

Living Beyond Rich: Whether, like Jen McDonough and her family you are drowning in debt or not, this book will speak to you. It is a captivating story of an average family’s gradual and unintentional slide into a lifestyle they couldn’t support. Jen makes the comment over and over that they weren’t living extravagantly. In [Read More]

--Lynne Watts, www.lynnewatts.com & www.acalledwoman.com

Just finished reading Living Beyond Rich: The Playbook of How to Live Your Life Without Financial Stress, Fear, or Pain. It was written by one of our own Dave Ramsey followers, Jen! Her family has paid off $150,000 in three years facing some medical issues which cost them $30,000. I would recommend reading it as [Read More]

--Nancy T / Dave Ramsey Follower

Living Beyond Rich: This is an absolutely wonderful, practical, easy to read and implement playbook for improving your financial bottom line! My friend, Jen McDonough, shares her family’s experience of coming out of overwhelming consumer and medical debt and learning to live Beyond Rich! Being truly rich goes beyond just finances and this book addresses [Read More]

--Ann Musico, 3D Living Coach; Let me show you how to live a 3D life of wholeness – spirit, soul and body! http://www.threedimensionalvitality.com

3D Dimensional Vitality

Living Beyond Rich gives inspiration to those struggling financially. Jen and her family share their financial playbook showing that anyone can live an extraordinary life when we take action and practice personal accountability. Living Beyond Rich will give you hope while helping you discover resources to become successful in life.

--John G. Miller, Author of QBQ!, Flipping the Switch, Outstanding!, and Parenting the QBQ Way http://www.QBQ.com

Jen, I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your “Living Beyond Awesome” book. I have read many encouraging/leadership books in the past and this was by far one of the most inspiring books I have ever read! I cannot wait for your book based on finances comes out!

--Jenny Thill

7/17/2012 Featured Member - our featured member this week is Jen McDonough from Lindstrom, MN. I don’t know of anyone who is more active in the 48Days.net community than Jen. She has attended numerous live events, is just completing her second book and is an amazing example of her business name - Live Beyond Awesome. Jen is quick to [Read More]

--Dan Miller, 48Days.Net

I urge you to do something special for others and yourself — read Living Beyond Rich. If you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired, you’ll be encouraged that a new life can begin today. Dan Miller Websites:  http://www.48days.com  http://www.48days.net Twitter: @48DaysTeam   

--Dan Miller, creative thinker at 48Days.net and author of 48 Days to the Work You Love

Living Beyond Rich is the AWESOME playbook of one family who took their darkest days and turned them into their best days. It is real and relevant. This book demonstrates that with intentional focus and intentional action, the impossible IS possible for all of us. Let Living Beyond Rich take you to the extreme riches [Read More]

--Chris LoCurto, Vice President & Speaker at Dave Ramsey’s Organization

Dave Ramsey's Organization

Real. Relevant. Inspirational. As one poor choice after another stacked itself against Jen’s family, she and her husband reached a tipping point where something dramatic needed to happen; and happen quickly. Living Beyond Rich not only tells the story of their financial transformation, it is a step-by-step guide that you can put to work immediately. [Read More]

--Joel Boggess, author – Passion: 4 places you forgot to look

This is a heartwarming story of a family’s struggle with life’s surprises as they walk through a new understanding of their finances and how great life can. Beautifully written with humor and heartfelt expression. A must read for anyone walking through life’s journeys. Rachel Zickefoose Website: http://www.totalfusionministries.org/

--Rachel Zickefoose, Total Fusion Ministries

Incredible story of triumph; doesn’t get any more real than that! Jen really captures the lows of their financial struggles, emotional battles, and though many of us are caught up in the same scenario of living from paycheck to paycheck this story gives us hope that we can achieve victory. Get ready to be inspired [Read More]

--Rob Clinton, Founder, 180 Career Coaching

What a way to tell us, “It is POSSIBLE!” Learn from this family’s story of getting out of the financial rat race. Victory truly comes from within! Dr. Pei K. Boggess Website: http://www.powerfulliving.tv/

--Dr. Pei K. Boggess, Endodontist, Powerful Living Coach

A heart touching story of an ordinary family’s transformation from living paycheck to paycheck to living beyond rich. The inserts of wisdom and advice throughout the book will speak to the lives of those who are struggling with finances. I trust that God will use this book to change the lives of many families and [Read More]

--John M. Donnelly & Associates

Ever read a book that pulls you in instantly? This is one of those books! It’s a story of hope and transformation that stemmed from one’s family financial and emotional struggles. This book is as authentic and genuine as it gets, and it will inspire anyone who is facing financial hardships or personal challenges.   Kent Julian [Read More]

--Kent Julian, Speaker. Author. “Not Your Normal” Life & Career Coach

Having had the opportunity to work as a  healthcare executive for the past 32 years I’ve learned that, despite our “best planning”, despite having health insurance coverage, despite doing all the “right things”, unexpected health issues can create financial chaos for any family. Jen’s family faced just such a situation and, in fact it was the [Read More]

--David D. Rothschiller, Former Executive Director, St Paul Heart Clinic

As a physician, I see patients who are constantly grappling with trying to balance the health care needs of their family and the expenses that this incurs. “Living Beyond Rich” is a must read for anyone in this situation. It is real. It is practical and can be implemented into anyone’s daily life. A must [Read More]

--Uma S. Valeti, M.D.

“Jen is genuine, inspiring & motivating! She’s an ordinary person who knows what it takes to push past barriers to achieve extraordinary things & live an awesome life. My family is now on track to pay off 10 years of debt in under two years & back in the gym four times a week!”

--Kathy C., Jen’s client

Live Beyond Awesome