The first money book I ever read was Rich Dad, Poor Dad, thanks to my OG nurse aunt who dragged us to the library for it. Over 15 years later, its core lesson still drives me: financial freedom comes not from working harder, but from learning investing and entrepreneurship.
Ramit’s message of living your “rich life” resonates with me: save relentlessly on what doesn’t matter, and spend freely on what does. I’ll skip designer clothes, beauty treatments, and anything cosmetic, but I’ll happily splurge on family experiences—like flying my three elderly aunties to Europe so they could join us on vacation.
She can be a bit too flashy when she talks about money, but her book Rich AF: The Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life is surprisingly easy to read. For someone like me—who takes forever to finish a book thanks to social media distractions and procrastination—that’s saying a lot; it feels more like scrolling an engaging app than reading a book.
I love Katie. I mostly listen to her podcast while driving. She’s insightful and discusses more than just budgeting—she dives into the larger economic picture of the U.S. Yes, she’s very progressive and left-leaning—which is totally fine by me. I’m super excited for her book to come out this year.
The book dives deep into investing, saving, and mindset shifts, with an especially useful section on creative ways to reduce one’s taxes (legally). It honestly broke my brain a bit since I read at the level of a 3rd grader but it’s very in-depth and worth the effort.
A practical, approachable guide to building financial literacy, especially for women. It covers essentials like budgeting, saving, investing, and getting out of debt in a simple, relatable way. Sokunbi emphasizes creating long-term wealth and confidence with money, even if you’re starting from scratch.
is one of the classics on financial independence, built around the power of low-cost index fund investing. Collins breaks down complex investing concepts into plain, accessible language, making it easy for beginners to follow. The book emphasizes financial freedom, frugality, and letting your money steadily work for you over time.
A must for young people, it serves as a modern go-to guide for bridging the gap between adolescence and independent adulthood.
