Eric Vinton grew up in a hardworking family where money was often tight and financial education wasn’t something taught in school. From delivering newspapers as a boy to running his own successful business in the construction industry, Eric learned about money through experience—sometimes the hard way. Those early lessons inspired a lifelong passion: to make money skills simple, practical, and accessible for the next generation.

That passion became the foundation for his Money Smart series, including Money Smart Kids and Money Smart Teens, which give young people the tools to understand money, make smart choices, and build lasting confidence in their financial future.

Eric’s writing, however, extends beyond finance. With Before I Go, he turned a deeply personal mission into a practical and compassionate guide to end-of-life planning—helping readers approach an inevitable stage of life not with fear, but with clarity, care, and love.

Whether he’s teaching children about money, empowering teens, or guiding families through life’s most important decisions, Eric’s goal is the same: to equip people with knowledge, confidence, and peace of mind. His books are more than lessons; they are gestures of encouragement, empowerment, and kindness.