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Books to help you get your financial house in order - whether you are managing millions, or living paycheck to paycheck.​

Broke Millennial Takes on Investing : a Beginner's Guide to Leveling up Your Money

by Erin Lowry

A guide to investing basics, for anyone who feels like they aren't ready (or rich enough) to get into the market.
Credit repair / : Make a Plan, Improve Your Credit, Avoid Scams

by Amy Loftsgordon

Bad credit can get better A bad credit report can prevent you from getting a mortgage, car loan, credit card, apartment, or even a job. The sensible strategies in Credit Repair help you take control of your finances, clean up your credit report and rebuild your credit
Deeper Than Money : Ditch Money Shame, Build Wealth, and Feel Confident AF

by Chloe Elise
 
A guide for women to find financial confidence, say goodbye to guilt, and finally get ahead with money without sacrificing what they care about, from money expert, podcaster, and CEO Chloe Elise.  This is not your average finance book.
The Fiscal Feminist : a Financial Wake-up Call for Women
 
by Kimberlee Davis

As a woman, you're likely to live longer, earn less, and have to work harder than men to get ahead, especially if you've spent time out of the workforce raising children. What's more, the pandemic has undone decades of progress in women's long, slow march toward financial equality.
Financial Feminist : Overcome the Patriarchy's Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love

by Tori Dunlap

Women are hounded by the unfounded stereotype of the frivolous spenders whose lattes are to blame for the wealth gap. And when something like, say, a global pandemic happens, we're the first to have jobs cut and the last to re-enter the workforce. It's no wonder money is a source of anxiety and a barrier to equality for so many of us.
The Great Money Reset : Change Your Work, Change Your Wealth, Change Your Life

by Jill Schlesinger

The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to rethink everything. Now, when it comes to envisioning a post-pandemic future, noted financial expert Jill Schlesinger hears one question over and over: How far should I really go to change my life?
The Holy Grail of Investing : the World's Greatest Investors Reveal Their Ultimate Strategies for Financial Freedom

by Anthony Robbins

Robbins, and renowned investor Christopher Zook, take you on a journey to interview a dozen of the world's most successful investors in private equity, private credit, private real estate, and venture capital. They share their favorite strategies and insights in this practical guidebook.
It All Adds up : Designing Your Game Plan for Financial Success

by Devon Kennard

Money is a game of survival, and you can't get ahead with the outdated playbook of the American Dream. Don't let rising debt, stagnant wages, and increased inflation make it impossible to create financial stability.
It's Not About the Money : a Proven Path to Building Wealth and Living the Rich Life You Deserve

by Scarlett Cochran

A new, holistic way to understand money and find your own path to financial freedom from the wealth-building expert behind One Big Happy Life.
Launching Financial Grownups : Live Your Richest Life by Helping Your (Almost) Adult Kids Become Everyday Money Smart

by Bobbi Rebell

Learn how to give the young adults in your life the knowledge, confidence, and motivation to make adult money decisions, and create their own strong financial foundation and independence, so you can all live richer lives.
Make Money Move : a Guide to Financial Wellness

by Lauren Simmons

The popular host of the Money Moves podcast and youngest person ever to trade on the New York Stock Exchange provides winning tips for women to help them shift their financial mindset, become confident about their money, set them on a path to financial security, and live their best lives.
Miss Independent : a Simple 12-step Plan to Start Investing and Grow Your Own Wealth

by Nicole Lapin

Growing your money significantly doesn't require starting with a lot of money. It requires a little bit of knowledge about taking smart risks and as much time as possible to take advantage of the glorious power of compound interest, which Einstein (called) the eighth wonder of the world.
My Money My Way : Taking Back Control of Your Financial Life

by Kumiko Love

On the day she needed to pay for a McDonald's ice cream cone without her credit card, she had an epiphany - money is not the problem. Self-Doubt is the problem. Shame is the problem. Guilt is the problem. Society's expectations for her are the problem. She is the solution.
Naked Money Meetings : Ending Money Fights With Your Partner Forever

by Erin Skye Kelly

Your money fights are never really about the money. Erin Skye Kelly breaks down what is happening underneath those financial feuds with your partner so you can work together to build the life you envisioned when you committed to each other.
Napkin Finance : Build Your Wealth in 30 Seconds or Less

by Tina Hay

A handy crash course in personal finance, Napkin Finance is the groundbreaking guide everyone needs to help them manage their money and feel more secure.
Rich Dad Poor Dad : With Updates for Today's World -- and 9 Study Session Sections

by Robert T. Kiyosaki

25th anniversary edition.  In the quarter century that has passed since Rich Dad Poor Dad was first published, so many things in our world have changed. But the one thing that has not changed is the pressing need for and the power of financial education. 
Tightwads and Spendthrifts : Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships

by Scott Rick

A science-based guide to understanding and transforming how we manage money, both on our own and in relationships. Building on his original research, and surveying a vast body of interdisciplinary work, this book will help you understand your own financial psychology and how it plays out in your relationships. Can tightwads and spendthrifts live together in harmony? 
Women With Money : the Judgment-free Guide to Creating the Joyful, Less Stressed, Purposeful (and, Yes, Rich) Life You Deserve

by Jean Sherman Chatzky

Ask successful women what they want from their money and they'll tell you: independence, security, choices, a better world, and--oh yes--way less stress, not just for themselves but for their kids, partners, parents, and friends.
Your First Million : Why You Don't Have to Be Born Into a Legacy of Wealth to Leave One Behind : an Entrepreneur's Guide

by Arlan Hamilton

Readers will learn: how to identify unmet needs, raise money, choose the right collaborators, create multiple income streams, and turn their unique knowledge and experience into a profitable businesses--while reinvesting in their communities and empowering others to do the same.
Your Journey to Financial Freedom : a Step-by-step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness

by Jamila Souffrant
 
Podcaster Jamila Souffrant shows how to skyrocket your savings, blast through debt and ultimately accelerate your unique and truly epic journey to financial freedom and independence. However, Souffrant argues that you can in fact spend and save responsibly, all while enjoying that extra side of guacamole.


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