Everything we used or wish we had at the start of our Financial Independence journey.
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📚 Must Read Books 📚
🎧 Podcasts 🎧
Other
📚 Must Read Books 📚
The first finance book I ever read and this immediately got me hooked! This is not beginner level but if you have any financial interest I highly recommend this - it lit a fire in me!
Quit Like a Millionaire: No Gimmicks
Probably the most recommended beginner finance book. Covers all the basics.
The Simple Path to Wealth: Financial Independence
I loved this book, and love Ramit’s approach to finances.
I Will Teach You to Be Rich: 6-Week Program
Not finance per se but an amazing book to build habits and change your life - I think this book is essential for everyone (finance journey or not)
Atomic Habits: Easy Way to Build & Break Habits
🎧 Podcasts 🎧
One of my favorite podcasts! They talk about a lot of financials from beginner to somewhat more advanced and cover alot of topics.
The Money Guy Show
Katie has a very unique show - more economic and macro level than person finance - great show!
The Money with Katie Show
Great listen! Mixture of basics and higher level concepts.
BiggerPockets Money
practical, motivating, and perfect for anyone starting their FIRE journey.
ChooseFI Podcast
offers real-world advice on managing finances as a couple and family
Podcast – Marriage Kids and Money
Other
If you have money sitting in the bank then I highly suggest a HYSA. Meant for short term savings but earns a higher interest rate compared to your regular bank (currently 3-4% instead of .01%). Use my link to sign up and you’ll get a bonus too!
Ally - HYSA
I love the power of a Roth IRA. Post-tax money that grows tax free! *Do your research on investments before opening an IRA. This is not financial advice.*
Roth IRA | Powerful Way to Save for Retirement
Ok hear me out - a paid off Toyota can accelerate your path to FIRE! No car payment on a reliable car that will last you years! No wonder Toyota is one of the top cars driven by millionaires! We have 2 paid off Toyotas.
Toyota Certified Used Vehicles
It doesn’t have to be this planner - but I LOVE prepping for the month and writing out all of our upcoming expenses. How can we stay on budget if we don’t know what’s happening? Also this planner is so cute 💁🏻♀️
Cambridge 2026 Weekly/Monthly Cherrywood Lane Large Stripe
