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Are you looking for books to help you save money? I love reading personal development books. Anything that can teach me how to save more money, make more money, or strengthen personal skills.
I’ve recently been listening to books on the Audible app while I’m driving to work. It’s hard to find time to actually sit down and read, so listening to audio books is a great way to consume great content. And what else are you going to do while driving? You can get a free 30 day trial with Audible and 2 free audio books here.
Right now, I’m listening to a fun book – What Alice Forgot and I’m hooked!
These arethe bestbooks to help you save money and make money! I’ve read most of these, and a few are highly rated and recommended books that are on my “to read list”.
Let me know in the comments what your favorite personal finance books are!
Total Money Makeover
Ok, you had to know Dave Ramsey was going to be on the list. And for good reason, there are so many Dave Ramsey success stories out there. Meaning, his system is proven to work. He teaches simple principles that you can follow and literally change your life. I love hearing Dave Ramsey success stories and hearing people calling in to scream that they are debt free on his talk show.
Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
Total Money Makeover Workbook by Dave Ramsey
Money Making Mom
You don’t have to be a mom for this book to apply to you. From Crystal Paine, the brilliant blogger behind moneysavingmom.com, comes Money Making Mom. I asked for this book for Christmas a few years ago and it is truly an inspirational and motivating book. If you have ever had a dream to make money your own way, this book is for you. It’s full of practical ideas and tons of motivations tips and ideas.
Money Making Mom by Crystal Paine
The Recovering Spender
This book is perfect for those that feel like their finances are out of their control and near the brink of a disaster. Lauren Greutman found herself in huge debt and took action to change her financial future. The Recovering Spender is full of advice and strategies to take control of your budget. Get rid of your bad money habits, pay down debt, and stay within a budget.
The Recovering Spender by Lauren Greutman
31 Days to Radically Reduce Your Expenses
This book is full of tools and tricks to cut your expenses, and save for things like retirement, a vacation, and pay off debt. It’s packed full of action steps and practical ideas you can implement right away.
31 Days to Radically Reduce Your Expenses by Kalyn Brooke
Say Goodbye to Survival Mode
If you feel like you are just barely getting by, this book is for you. I love Crystal Paine’s blog and have learned so much about frugal living from her. This book goes beyond personal finance, and is full of helpful tips to help you live your life with intention and purpose.
Say Goodbye to Survival Mode by Crystal Paine
The Millionaire Next Door
This book is on my list of books to read next! The Millionaire Next Door is about seven common traits among the wealthy. What is it that makes them so financially successful? I can’t wait to dig in and find out!
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley
Hustle Away Debt
I just love the title of this book! The blogger behind the personal finance blog, Young Adult Money, wrote this book as a must read for millennials. Learn the secrets to being debt free through the ideas of having a “side hustle”. If you are ready to get ahead and get out of debt, this book sounds like a winner. It’s on my list!
Hustle Away Debt by David Carlson
Smart Mom, Rich Mom: How to Build Wealth While Raising a Family
I love the idea behind this book, raising a family and becoming your family’s CFO. This book is full of stories, checklists, action steps, planning tools and more to help you navigate balancing and being successful raising a family and taking control of your finances.
Smart Mom, Rich Mom by Kimberly Palmer
You Are a Badass at Making Money
Learn to forget your doubts and fears, tap into your natural abilities, shape your reality, and get as wealthy as you wanna be. This book is full of sass and personal stories from a #1 New York Times bestselling author.
You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
Love Your Life, Not Theirs
In Love Your Life, Not Theirs, the author looks at a huge negative habit most of us have: comparing our lives to others. Rachel Cruze teaches you how to forget about trying to keep up with the Joneses with seven money habits for living the life we really want. Learn how to work for the best life you can have, and forget about trying to compare your life and successes with others.
Love Your Life, Not Theirs by Rachel Cruze
$5 Dinner Mom Cookbook
This book is perfect if you find yourself eating out a lot or spending way too much money on food. This is one of the first cookbooks I ever bought and I love it! The recipes are simple, and ever meal comes under $5!
$5 Dinner Mom Cookbook by Erin Chase
I really enjoy reading books that are full of actionable steps or that help me grow in some way. You can learn so much from personal finance books and people who have been in your shoes. It’s one thing to read finance tips, but reading a personal story of how someone overcame obstacles and become successful is so motivating.
I hope you find a book to help you save money, make money, or overcome your debt. There is so much to learn out there!
