6 of The Best Personal Finance Books to Help You Get Better with Money

I Will Teach You to Be Rich Part 2 is the second edition of the original book, released in 2009. The previous New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller taught a generation how to build their savings and earn more money during a time of recession. Now a newer and updated edition is here, just in time for the predicted 2020 recession. In this guide, Sethi teaches readers vital skills like how to crush debt, talk their way out of late fees, and negotiate for a raise.

In Financial Freedom, author Grant Sabatier lays out how he was able to extend his $2.26 checking account to a net worth of over $1.25 million in just five years. With “Money is unlimited. Time is not. Become financially independent as fast as possible” as the theme, this guide pushes readers to live on their own terms right now. Working side hustles, negotiating with employers, and traveling for less are a few of the topics this guide explores, leaving readers with a roadmap to give them a fresh start.

Erin Lowry lays out a guide for readers on how to invest for the first time. Answering questions like “What about robo-advisors and apps--are any of them any good?” and “Where can I look online for investment advice?”, this book will leave you assured in your future investment plans. Broke Millennial Takes On Investing comes after her first book, Broke Millennial, which focused on how to stop the paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle and live comfortably within one’s means. ​​​​

This Refinery29 'Best Book of 2018' teaches readers how to master the art of saving in a year, create and stick to a budget, and offers the basics of investing. Chelsea Fagan includes a variety of money experts to provide a guide that will teach you to save in the simplest of ways. Grocery shopping over-ordering in, buying clothes on sale rather than at full price, and many other hacks included in this book will have readers saving their paycheck easier than imagined.

This Amazon 'Best Book of 2019 So Far' guide teaches readers how to have a healthy relationship with spending. As someone who previously worked in financial services, Ashley Feinstein Gerstley was inspired to write this book when she realized the stress her personal finances caused her. Determined to change her habits, Feinstein Gerstley lays out a 30-day system that will relieve readers from money stressors, provide the basics of investing, and create a comprehensive, but enjoyable plan to grow their money.

Get Money is all about stacking more money without it creating a boring lifestyle. Becoming financially stable seems like an impossible task for many and several people don’t know where or how to start. Personal finance expert Kristin Wong teachers her readers to build a budget, hack a credit score, find side hustles, and negotiate their earnings. This guide makes it possible to understand money without working in the finance industry.