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A private discussion space for each shelf, monthly reading challenges and a members-only worksheet library.
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Shad Eddie Mongrue Books Gallery
Plain-English books that help you keep more of your paycheck, protect your home and family, and build a steadier, more purposeful life.
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- Shelves
- 27
- Free chapters
- 2 books
- Community
- Prepaid
New release
New release · Finance
The Inflation-Proof Paycheck
A 30-Day Plan to Make Every Dollar Go Further When Prices Keep Rising
You got a raise. So why does your paycheck feel smaller?
- Find your personal inflation rate and the bills driving it
- Cut groceries, phone, internet and insurance costs with word-for-word scripts
- Pay down high-interest debt and earn more on your savings
- Build your case for a raise, with 13 fill-in worksheets you can reuse every year
Buy direct from the author (EPUB + PDF): Payhip · Gumroad · Ko-fi · Leanpub. The ebook meets EPUB Accessibility 1.1 (WCAG 2.1 AA).
The Gallery
Every book, on one wall
Pick a shelf to filter. Each book opens with its formats, prices, store links and free chapters.
Shelves
27 shelves, one gallery
The core shelves hold the subjects at the heart of the gallery. The growth and specialty shelves cover the fastest-growing topics online, and new titles are planned for every one of them. Members vote on which shelf opens next.
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Where to start
A reading path for your money
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Understand the why
Inflation or Interest Rates? explains, in plain English, how four countries beat rising prices and what interest rates mean for your savings, debt and job.
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Put it to work for 30 days
The Inflation-Proof Paycheck turns that knowledge into a daily plan with 13 worksheets.
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Come back every year
Re-run the worksheets each January, and join the Reader's Circle for updated figures and first looks at new shelves.
Free chapters, no sign-up
Try before you buy
Read the Introduction and first chapters of each book, free. They download to any phone, tablet, Kindle or computer.
The prepaid community
Join the Gallery Community
Pay once, up front, for the term you choose. No surprise renewals: when your prepaid term ends, we remind you, and you decide whether to renew. Every plan includes complimentary books and rewards points.
Prices in U.S. dollars. Prepaid memberships are paid in full at checkout. Complimentary books are digital editions unless stated otherwise. Plan details may change before launch.
Live author sessions
A monthly live Q&A and workshop with Shad, streamed to members, with replays in the lounge.
Early access
Members read new chapters before release and vote on which shelf opens next.
Member pricing
Save on every direct-from-author book, bundle and worksheet pack, on top of your rewards points.
Complimentary gifts and rewards
Read, share and earn
Every membership, purchase and helpful action earns Gallery Points. Trade them for complimentary books, gifts and member upgrades.
Free chapters and a worksheet pack
Everyone who joins the Reader's Circle gets the free chapters of both finance books, plus a printable starter worksheet pack.
Claim your welcome giftA complimentary ebook every quarter
Prepaid members pick a complimentary ebook each quarter from any open shelf. Founding members also get a signed paperback.
See membership plansWin a signed book bundle
Each month, one Reader's Circle member wins a signed paperback bundle. No purchase necessary to enter or win.
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Ways to redeem
Points have no cash value, can't be transferred and expire 12 months after they're earned. Reviews earn points whether they're positive or negative, and only after an honest review is published; we never pay for positive reviews. Giveaways are open to U.S. residents 18 and older, and no purchase is necessary. Full official rules will be published before the first drawing.
Readers keep the gallery growing
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Come back for the next shelf
New titles for the Real Estate, Mortgage, Health and Spiritual Health shelves will be announced to the Reader's Circle first.
Press and promotion kit
Everything you need to share the books
For bloggers, podcasters, book clubs, libraries, partners and the author's own campaigns. Click any file to download it.
Ready-to-paste copy: short bio, book blurbs and links
Short bio
Shad Eddie Mongrue is the author of Inflation or Interest Rates? and The Inflation-Proof Paycheck. He writes plain-English guides that help households understand rising prices and make practical money decisions.
The Inflation-Proof Paycheck (40 words)
You got a raise, so why does your paycheck feel smaller? This 30-day plan helps working households find their personal inflation rate, cut everyday costs, pay down debt and earn more. Includes 13 reusable worksheets. eBook $10, paperback $15, hardcover $20.
Inflation or Interest Rates? (40 words)
Let prices run, or raise rates and slow the economy on purpose? Four real turnarounds, from the Volcker shock to the 2022 soft landing, explained in plain English, with what they mean for your savings, debt and job. eBook $2.99, paperback $8.99.
One-link store pages
The Inflation-Proof Paycheck: books2read.com/u/4jlyNZ
Inflation or Interest Rates?: books2read.com/u/m2pdRO
Questions
Good to know
Where can I buy the books?
Amazon carries the Kindle, paperback and hardcover editions. Each book's "Choose your store" link also lists Apple Books, Google Play, Barnes & Noble, Kobo and more where available. Buying direct from the author through Payhip, Gumroad, Ko-fi or Leanpub gets you both EPUB and PDF.
Will the ebooks work with screen readers?
Yes. The Inflation-Proof Paycheck ebook was checked against EPUB Accessibility 1.1 (WCAG 2.1 Level AA), with screen-reader descriptions, a navigable table of contents and text you can resize.
Do you offer bulk orders, book club sets or workshops?
Yes. Workplaces, churches, credit unions, real estate offices and book clubs can request bulk pricing or a talk based on the 30-day plan. Use the contact button and include your group size and date.
How does the prepaid membership work?
You pay once for a 3-month or 12-month term. Nothing renews automatically: before your term ends, we email you a reminder and you choose whether to renew. Your member lounge access, complimentary books and points multiplier last for the full term you prepaid.
How do I earn and use Gallery Points?
Points are added for memberships, direct-from-author purchases, honest reviews, referrals, live sessions and reading challenges. Members earn 1.5× or 2× points. Redeem them in the member lounge for complimentary books, signed gifts and extra membership time.
Can I give a membership as a gift?
Yes. Any prepaid plan can be gifted. Use the contact button with the recipient's name and email, and choose a start date. Gift memberships include the same complimentary books and bonus points.
Are the worksheets printable?
Yes. The paperback and hardcover include all 13 worksheets. The direct-from-author PDF lets you print them as often as you like.