The follow list is a compilation of my top recommendations for financial success. Honestly these books have application to anyone, regardless of age. If you read through these books in your 20’s, observe their guidance and put it to practice you will have a very successful financial future. I hope you enjoy the list!
Personal Finance
The Essentials, These books will get you in a right frame of mind and heading down a successful path. After reading them you will find yourself saying “Why didn’t I read this book earlier?”
Kiplinger’s Practical Guide to Your Money: Keep More of It, Make It Grow, Enjoy It, Protect It, Pass It On (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance)
The Cash Flow Quadrant: Rich Dad’s Guide to Financial Freedom
The Richest Man in Babylon
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth
Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller–Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century
Debt Management
Although we suggest staying far away from bad debt (link previous) we know that sometimes it is easier said than done. These books are our personal recommendations for debt management.
The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
Generation Debt: Take Control of Your Money–A How-to Guide
Debt-Proof Living: The Complete Guide to Living Financially Free (Debt-Proof Living (Paperback))
The Overspent American: Why We Want What We Don’t Need
Pay It Down! : From Debt to Wealth on $10 a Day
Investing
Jumping into the deep end of the pool without knowing how to swim is not the most intelligent thing one can do. Yet, everyday thousands even millions of people jump into investing without really knowing what they are doing. Even with a financial advisor mistakes can be made if you do not understand the investment. These suggestions offer you all the knowledge you need to successful invest and grow your money.
The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing. A Book of Practical Counsel (Revised Edition)
Kiplinger’s Guide to Investing Success: Making Money Today in Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, and the Real Estate (Kiplinger’s Personal Finance)
Forbes Guide to the Markets: Becoming a Savvy Investor
Security Analysis: Sixth Edition HC
Buffetology
General
Although this site is devoted to personal finance, there are many elements that contribute to your financial success. These include personal productivity, career growth,
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
The Power of Focus: What the Worlds Greatest Achievers Know about The Secret of Financial Freedom and Success
These books took me forever to read, but they have changed my life forever. From getting out of debt to investing in my retirement. I owe a lot more to all these authors than what I paid for their books. There are many more books on my shelf that I’ve read, but this is the top 20 list! Feel free to leave a comment adding a book that you found to be an exceptional resource for your financial success!
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Great list… I might just start at the top of the list and read them all!
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