Below is a list of books that i have personally read that transformed the way I think and FEEL about money. I broke them down by “Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced” This is not a list of “get rich quick,” hustle-bro, or shame-based finance books. These are the books I recommend when someone says…“I feel behind", or “I make money but still feel anxious.” o... Each book solves a different money problem. You don’t need all of them. You just need the one that matches where you’re stuck right now.
IMPORTANT!!! You don’t need to “fix yourself.” You just need the right tool for the moment you’re in. You got this
Sections
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For Beginners
For Intermediate
For Advanced
For Couples
For Beginners
These are two books to get you started. Start simple and build from there
Great book and intro to start your personal finance journey
I Will Teach You to Be Rich, Second Edition: No Guilt. No Excuses. No ...
This book taught me how to look at money different and not just “bugeting”. It gets behind the emotions of money. Something that is super important when you are learning about money.
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Wealth Lessons
A great starter book for anyone. I would recommend Ramit's I will teach you to be rich before this one. But if you have read that one, get this one as well.
The Simple Path to Wealth: Financial Independence
For Intermediate
This is a follow up to Psychology of Money book. Read this one AFTER the psychology of money
The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices
This book taught me the foundations after reading the Psychology of Money about how to turn my emotions into actionable plans. Once you get right with your emotions, this is a good next step.
Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transform
For Advanced
This book is for people who have already have some savings, no debt, are investing. ITs about enjoying your money and not letting it define you. DO NOT pick this up if you are just starting. This should be the last book you read.
Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Money
This book taught me the “foundation” of investing. Investing should be boring. IT shouldn't be something you look at everyday. It helped me understand and take the fear out of investing
The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing
For Couples
Fantastic book to read if you are in a relationship and always fighting over money.