1Smile, Save, and Succeed is designed to help teens, young adults, and parents think about their financial futures. The author's goal is to help readers think about their goals and dreams, develop a strategy to make them reality, understand the importance of personal financial management, and focus on developing a well-rounded life. Sybil Grissett wants to equip people with the spirited initiative to focus on their financial futures and encourage them to follow through with tasks when times are challenging.