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Money Moves: Top Tools & Books to Build Wealth Like a Pro
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items Smart women invest in themselves – and their futures. This curated list of powerful money books, budgeting apps, and wealth-building tools will help you take control of your finances, grow your income, and create lasting financial freedom. Whether yo...
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Must-Read Money Books - Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced Options
Money Tools & Apps for Smarter Saving, Spending, & Investing
Must-Read Money Books - Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced Options
Empower your mind, grow your wealth. These must-read money books will help you master personal finance, build lasting wealth, and create the life you deserve – with strategies tailored for ambitious, modern women.
A practical, empowering, step-by-step guide to building financial stability and mastering your finances. Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, one of America's most trusted money experts, breaks down and walks you through her Ten Steps to Financial Whole...
Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole
Part inspirational manifesto, part practical playbook – Rachel Rodgers delivers a bold wake-up call for women to step into their power and claim the wealth they deserve. Packed with mindset shifts, money moves, and unapologetic advice, this guide wil...
We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman's Guide
A fresh, no-nonsense guide to building wealth from one of our favorite former Wall Street traders turned financial educator, Vivian Tu breaks down investing, saving, and money mindset into easy, actionable steps so you can break free from limiting be...
Rich AF: Winning Money Mindset for Life
A relatable, no-shame guide for navigating modern money challenges. Erin Lowry helps you tackle budgeting, debt, investing, and financial conversations with confidence – all delivered with humor and real-world advice for young professionals.
Broke Millennial
Ancient parables with timeless wisdom – this short, powerful book distills the fundamentals of money management into simple, memorable principles for building wealth and living with purpose.
The Richest Man in Babylon by Clason & Orman
Ramit Sethi's straight-talking, no-guilt approach to money shows you how to spend lavishly on what you love while still growing wealth. With clear step-by-step strategies for banking, saving, investing, and automating your finances, this modern class...
I Will Teach You To Be Rich » by Ramit Sethi
A fascinating collection of timeless lessons about wealth, greed, and happiness. Housel reveals that financial success is more about how you behave than what you know – and shows you how to make better money decisions for the long term.
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons
A straightforward, accessible guide to achieving financial independence through low-cost index fund investing. JL Collins breaks down investing in plain language and shows you how to build wealth with minimal stress.
The Simple Path to Wealth: Financial Independence
From the founder of Vanguard, this investing classic makes a compelling case for using low-cost index funds to achieve long-term wealth. A must-read for anyone ready to invest with confidence.
The Little Book of Common Sense Investing
The definitive guide to value investing from the father of the strategy. Updated for modern markets, this book teaches the principles of disciplined investing and how to protect yourself from substantial errors.
The Intelligent Investor Rev Ed: Value Investing
Learn how to legally slash your tax bill and accelerate wealth-building with the same advanced strategies used by savvy entrepreneurs and investors – all explained in an approachable, actionable way.
Tax-Free Wealth: Build Massive Wealth & Lower Taxes
A deep dive into sophisticated tax planning for real estate investors. Packed with tactics to keep more of your income, reduce tax liabilities, and grow your portfolio faster.
The Book on Advanced Tax Strategies
An insider's guide to evaluating, selecting, and profiting from real estate syndications. Ideal for those ready to move beyond direct property ownership into larger-scale investing opportunities.
The Hands-Off Investor: Guide to Passive Investing
Step-by-step guidance from a successful Silicon Valley investor on spotting, funding, and profiting from early-stage start-ups – with real-world case studies and insider tips.
How to Invest in Technology Startups - Angel Advice
A candid look at the world of high-net-worth wealth planning. Learn how to design a portfolio, choose the right advisors, and implement estate strategies for lasting financial security.
Wealth Management Unwrapped, Revised & Expanded
Money Tools & Apps for Smarter Saving, Spending, & Investing
Take control of your money with the right tools at your fingertips. These budgeting apps, investing platforms, and financial trackers will help you spend wisely, save consistently, and grow your wealth – whether you're just starting your money journe...
BEGINNER | A proactive budgeting system designed to give every dollar a job, break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, and grow your savings. YNAB’s method is perfect for goal-driven women who want to feel in control of their cash flow — with an app, wor...
YNAB
BEGINNER | A free digital “envelope” system that helps you plan ahead by assigning every dollar to a category before you spend it. Simple, effective, and perfect for beginners or families who want structure without overcomplication.
Goodbudget
BEGINNER | A straightforward budgeting app that answers the question: “How much do I have left to spend?” PocketGuard helps you limit overspending, stay mindful of debt, and see exactly what’s safe to spend at a glance.
PocketGuard
BEGINNER | Find and cancel unused subscriptions, track spending, and even negotiate bills on your behalf. Rocket Money is perfect as a “money clean-up” tool — helping you keep more of what you earn and stop wasting cash on services you don’t use.
Rocket Money
BEGINNER | The best app for couples and families to stay on the same financial page. Share accounts (only what you want), split bills, track expenses, and chat right inside the app. Honeydue makes joint money management less stressful and more transp...
Honeydue
INTERMEDIATE | A beautifully designed, AI-powered budgeting app for iOS and Mac that auto-categorizes your spending, tracks subscriptions, monitors cash flow, and even pulls in investment accounts. Unlike many “free” apps, Copilot has a transparent s...
Copilot Money
INTERMEDIATE | A premium all-in-one budgeting and financial tracking app built for modern life (and modern couples). Monarch makes it easy to tag expenses, set savings goals, see your net worth, and plan long-term — all in a clean, intuitive dashboar...
Monarch Money
INTERMEDIATE | A free personal finance app that tracks net worth, credit score, and accounts while giving access to NerdWallet’s massive library of money insights. Best used as a learning and tracking companion — not a full replacement for budgeting ...
NerdWallet
INTERMEDIATE | A hybrid invest/borrow/bank platform that lets you build custom “pies” of stocks and ETFs, automate contributions, and even borrow at low rates. Perfect for ambitious DIY investors who want flexibility and automation. (Note: as of 2024...
M1 Finance
ADVANCED | An investing app designed for Gen-Z and women, with $0 commissions and beginner-friendly “playlists” of stocks and ETFs. Alinea makes investing approachable while also offering automation (via paid subscription tiers). It aligns with ModHE...
Alinea Invest: Investing App for Beginners, GenZ and Women
ADVANCED | A robo-advisor that automates investing for you, with low-cost diversified portfolios, tax-loss harvesting, and goal-based planning. Wealthfront is perfect for professionals who want long-term growth on autopilot at just 0.25% AUM.
Wealthfront
ADVANCED | Another top robo-advisor offering automated investing, personalized portfolios (including socially responsible options), and tax-smart strategies. Betterment’s pricing is $4/month for smaller balances, or 0.25% with qualifying deposits — m...
Betterment
ADVANCED | A top-tier brokerage with $0 commissions, fractional share investing, and a wide range of research tools. Fidelity is a strong default for both beginner investors and those building sophisticated portfolios.
Fidelity Mobile Apps | Invest, Trade, & Manage Your Money On The Go
ADVANCED | The world leader in low-cost index funds and ETFs. Vanguard is best for long-term, buy-and-hold investors who want maximum growth with minimum fees. Reliable, trusted, and investor-first.
Vanguard Mobile App - Mobile Investing
ADVANCED | A comprehensive brokerage platform combining beginner-friendly tools and advanced trading capabilities. Great for those who value in-person support alongside digital access. Invest, research, bank, trade, and more — all in one app.
Charles Schwab