Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
POV- the top 25 personal finance books, podcasts, & videos to build wealth without shaming yourself.
26
items POV- you’re tired of being shamed into “just working harder” or “not buying coffee” or “prioritizing your debt payoff above all else” while feeling run down. Instead, joyously increase your income, pay off debt, save, and/ or invest with the guidance...
Map
Sections
3
brilliant books 📚
powerful podcasts & publications 🎧
vital videos 📹
brilliant books 📚
these are the top badass books that have taught me to increase my income, save, and invest in a feminist non-shaming way!
Did you know that women couldn’t open a credit card in their own name until 1974? Tori’s book was a LIFE CHANGING read. Helped me understand that so much of the guilt we feel for shopping (and even spending on necessities) is tied to the patriarchy’s...
Financial Feminist
Vivian is witty, no frills, and a passionate financial feminist who’ll help you get your finances into shape! PRO TIP- pair this with its companion book “Your Rich BFF” to deepen your understanding with the full series.
Well Endowed
LOVED this book because it speaks directly to children of immigrants/ POC/ bilingual folks looking to break generational cycles of over hustling by building sustainable wealth. PRO TIP- buy the edition in English and/or the companion edition in Spani...
Cultura and Cash
Really cool & impactful journalistic book about 3 college students who had very different experiences based on the wealth/ access to resources they grew up with. PRO TIP- visit your local community college, public library, or coffee shop while re...
Rising Class
Took SO many helpful notes while reading Rich Girl Nation. I’d never heard investing broken down so clearly and thoroughly before. The visual guides made a difference so I could actually see what the investing tips looked like in practice. Another gr...
Rich Girl Nation
If you’re interested in what it could look like to retire early and/or retire often, this is your go-to-guide! I found the practical advice about finding health insurance, preparing for expenses with sinking funds, and talking to coworkers about care...
Retire Often
The first book in Vivian Tu’s iconic series on personal finance for badass women! PRO TIP- pair with the second book “Well Endowed” to deepen your knowledge on the topics from book 1. You’ve got this!
Rich AF
My coworker keeps a copy of this book on her desk at all times because it’s an ESSENTIAL read! Black women are so often left out of the personal finance space, and Paris Woods said no longer. Learn how to take control of your cash flow and build weal...
The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom
Practical guide from a YouTuber I’ve learned a lot from about building wealth in a way that feels sustainable for you & your life!
Clever Girl Finance, Expanded & Updated
Feeling overwhelmed about investing because nobody every taught you about it growing up? You’re not alone! Let Clever Girl Finance break it down for you in a clear & approachable way so that you can fund your Roth IRA & start investing soon w...
Clever Girl Finance
Do you know how to budget, but still feel stuck? Clever Girl Finance gets it- that you can be a badass with your money and still not be making moves because you’re not sure how to increase your income. This is a practical guide to suite hustles that ...
Clever Girl Finance: The Side Hustle Guide
powerful podcasts & publications 🎧
level up your personal finance education by listening to these powerful podcasts & publications!
Sol of Wealth Para Todos is dropping GEMS on their podcast! I love that they’re intentionally carving out a space for BIPOC & LGBTQIA folks in the personal finance world, since we’re so often left out of money conversations. Learn not just how to...
Wealth Para Todos: Financial Security through Self-Care
Another awesome podcast for Latine folks looking to build real wealth! Have learned a lot about saving, increasing income, and investing from her episodes.
Yo Quiero Dinero (I Want Money)
Charley is such a funny, honest, & engaging podcaster! I love that he shares tips from his own life (ie doing dog and house sitting type work to not pay rent) so you can understand how to apply these personal finance principles in real life.
Traveler Charly Money Coaching® , LLC
Leo at Queer and Trans Wealth has a journalism background, and it shows because the care put into QTW is so evident! You’ll learn about saving, investing, and paying off debt from someone who’s been in your shoes and won’t shame you for where you’re ...
Queer and Trans Wealth
vital videos 📹
YouTube & Facebook videos that engage & entertain my brain while learning!
Alison keeps it real about saving, budgeting, investing. I love her realness- her videos feel genuine which is so important to me as a viewer! I really enjoy her budget breakdown series in her kitchen and side by side videos on saving while grocery s...
Alison Talks Money
Binta’s Budget keeps it real and cool about building wealth on YouTube! You’re gonna feel inspired and seen after watching her videos on budgeting and savings.
Binta’s Budget
I’ve recently started following Ashton & Ana on YouTube & Facebook, and they’re awesome! Great example of what it can look like to talk about money and build wealth as a couple. Their detailed salary and expenses breakdown always helps me see...
Ashton and Ana
Paris Woods is a pillar in the feminist personal finance space! You’ll learn loads from her informative videos. PRO TIP- pair with her awesome book listed above, The Black Girl’s Guide to Financial Freedom, to maximize your learning by highlighting &...
Paris Woods | Financial Freedom
Malika runs a whole iconic personal finance community for black women! Her YouTube videos are authentic informative and intentional. Learn how she was able to build wealth at her job in order to start her own values aligned business. Malika has a lot...
Fabulous Financials with Malika
I’ve learned SO much about investing for retirement from Amman and Christina of Our Rich Journey! I love that they actually share which specific index funds they’ve invested in and even log into their portfolios on camera. It’s awesome how they’ve al...
Our Rich Journey
Sara Finance is a GAME CHANGER in the feminist personal finance space. She made enough money to retire her mom and immigrant grandmother in her early 20s, so she knows what it takes to drastically increase your income and build your own business from...
Sara Finance
Millennial in Debt keeps it real and classy for those of us struggling with debt. If you wish you were in a better place financially, but feel overwhelmed on where to start, this is the YouTube channel for you!
Millennial in Debt
McKenzie’s YouTube & Facebook videos have captured my attention over the past year! I personally use her budget and FIRE templates to keep track of my personal finance goals, and highly recommend for anyone looking to stay very organized. If you’...
Mckenzie Mack
Clever Girl Finance is a key financial feminist in the personal finance space! Her YouTube videos are clear and informative, so you almost feel like you’re learning from a free professional course. PRO TIP- pair with reading the red, white, and/or gr...
Clever Girl Finance
Joyee is an awesome financial freedom YouTuber! She shares her personal story of being kicked out at 19 and having to pay off debt and afford to live on her own to achieving financial security for herself through small yet consistent savings and inve...
Financial Freedom Isn't Hard. It's Misunderstood