Are you looking to learn more about personal finance? This list of the best personal finance books will inspire you to take charge of your financial future. Whether you’re looking to balance your budget, learning to invest, or planning for retirement, we have you covered.
Confession time – I’m a bit of a personal finance and self help book addict. While I read a number of personal finance blogs, I often find books more enjoyable. The best personal finance books take you on a journey and dig in deeper than any article can. Reading financial planning books provides a path forward and motivation to stay the course while working to improve your financial situation.
All of the books below have helped me along my journey, or were recommended by close friends and are currently on my reading list. When it comes to personal finance, it can feel like there’s always more to learn. But implementing what you learn, and taking action is key to truly creating change. Pick up a copy of the personal finance book that’s most appealing to you, or choose one from the category that best matches your current life stage and don’t be afraid to take those first steps.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average life expectancy for women is five years longer than for men. And combined with the facts that women typically retire earlier and make less money, making the most of our earnings and savings is incredibly important. Take action to improve your financial situation and set yourself up for success!
Best Personal Finance Books for Beginners
- Smart Women Finish Rich by David Bach
- The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
- The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
- All the Money in the World by Laura Vanderkam
- 7 Money Rules for Life by Mary Hunt
- The One-Page Financial Plan by Carl Richards
- On My Own Two Feet by Manisha Thakor
Personal Finance Books for Twenty Somethings
- You’re So Money by Farnoosh Torabi
- Bad with Money by Gaby Dunn
- The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous and Broke by Suze Orman
- I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi
- Broke Millennial by Erin Lowry
- Why Didn’t They Teach Me This in School? by Cary Siegel
Classic Personal Finance Books
- Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin
- The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley & William D. Danko
- All Your Worth by Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi
- The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
- The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
Best Personal Finance Books for Career Women
- Get Money by Kristin Wong
- Secrets of Six Figure Women by Barbara Stanny
- You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
- Rich Bitch by Nicole Lapin
- The New Rules of Work by Alexandra Cavoulacos and Kathryn Minshew
- Knowing Your Value by Mika Brzezinski
- Worth It by Amanda Steinberg
Books for Changing Your Money Mindset
- Psych Yourself Rich by Farnoosh Torabi
- Women’s Worth by Eleanor Blayney
- The Behavior Gap by Carl Richards
- Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
- The Recovering Spender by Lauren Greutman
- Mindful Money by Jonathan K. DeYoe
- The Art of Money by Bari Tessler
Best Financial Independence Books
- Meet the Frugalwoods by Elizabeth Willard Thames
- Work Optional by Tanja Hester
- Set for Life by Scott Trench
- Age Proof by Jean Chatzky and Michael F. Roizen
- Playing with Fire by Scott Riekens
Best Books on Budgeting
- Money Honey by Rachel Rinards
- You Need a Budget by Jesse Mecham
- The Money Saving Mom’s Budget by Crystal Paine
- Money Rules by Jean Chatzky
Money & Relationships
- Smart Couples Finish Rich by David Bach
- Money Talks by Talaat and Tai McNeely
- Your Money, Your Marriage by Cherie Lowe and Brian Lowe
- For Better by Tara Parker-Pope
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman
- Get Financially Naked by Manisha Thakor
Personal Finance Books on Investing
- The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
- The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. Bogle
- The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing by Mel Lindauer, Taylor Larimore, and Michael LeBoeuf
- A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel
- The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner
Reading personal finance books is a great way to deepen your financial education and remind yourself of things you may already know. The key is taking the thing you learn and implementing the ones that make sense for your personal financial situation.
What is your favorite personal finance book? I’m always looking to add to my reading list!
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