Personal Finance Resources Made Simple

Jul 26

There are tons of resources to learn about personal finance, and it can be tricky to know where to start. I’ve made my way through some of the most popular personal finance books, and some that are a little less well known. And while there’s an audience for each book, there were definitely some I enjoyed more than others! The following list contains some of my favorites that I feel break down personal finance concepts into easy-to-digest and actionable content. No matter where you are in your personal finance journey, this post will have something for you!

Lvl 1: Get started with personal finance

If you’re just getting started on your personal finance journey, check out these books - they’ll help with concepts such as budgeting, savings accounts, and investing basics!

The 30-Day Money Cleanse by Ashley Feinstein Gerstley
The Index Card by Helaine Olen
The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke by Suze Orman

Lvl 2: Evaluate your investments and assets

If you’re familiar with everything mentioned in the section above - budgeting, savings, and investing basics, you’re probably ready to learn more about investing, retirement, and how to allocate your funds. The following books will help give you more insight into asset allocation and how to make your money work for you!

Quit Like a Millionaire by Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung
Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Become Financially Whole by Tiffany Aliche
I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi

Lvl 3: Up level your finances and life

If you’ve set up your investments, retirement accounts, and have your money working for you, you may want to start thinking about how to use your money to help you live your best life. The following book will help you learn how to use your money in ways that support your best life!