Parent Like a Millionaire (Without Being One): Outsmart Big Baby, Save on Childcare, and Secure Your Family's Financial Future

From two leaders of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, an essential guide to the finances of having and raising kids no matter the size of your budget

New parents are often stressed about their finances. Even Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung--who both retired at age 30 with over a million dollars in the bank--worried about the cost of becoming parents. Leaders of the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement, Kristy and Bryce may not be experts at parenting, but they are experts at saving.

In this book, they reveal how to:

• Make your money work harder than you do
• Avoid the pressure to buy baby gear you don't need
• Find your nest, optimize transportation, and hack childcare
• Go on unlimited family vacations
• Give your child a world-class education

Each chapter in this book is filled with money-saving tips--and more money means less stress, which leads to happier families. The financial advice in this book is tailored to help you reduce your stress so that your family can thrive.

Author: Kristy Shen,Bryce Leung
Publisher: Tarcher
Published: 03/03/2026
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.69d
ISBN13: 9780593719077
ISBN10: 0593719077
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Personal Finance | Money Management
- Family & Relationships | Parenting | General

About the Author
Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung are world traveling early retirees. Their story has been featured in media outlets all over the world, including the New York Times, CBC, CNBC, Women's Health Magazine Australia, Germany's Handelsblatt, GQ Russia, and the UK's Independent. They spend their time helping people with their finances and realizing their travel dreams.