20 Best Books for Personal Finance Beginners
- Bag Baby
- Mar 2, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 7, 2024
Whether you're just beginning your financial journey or wanting to gain more knowledge, reading books is a great way to learn. But, with so many options out there, it can be tough to know where to start..

To help you out, we've gathered a list of the 20 best books for beginners looking to understand personal finance, budgeting, & investing with no prior knowledge. (Read to the end for 100 FREE books)
From budgeting basics to investment strategies, these books cover a range of topics that will help you build a solid foundation for your financial future.
So whether you're looking to pay off debt, save for a rainy day, or invest for retirement, these books will provide you with the knowledge & tools you need to succeed. It's up to YOU to get committed & do what you set out to do.
These books should be available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, or wherever else books are sold.
Let's hop into it.
Financial Intelligence by Joe Knight, John Case, and Karen Berman
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez
The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel
Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
12 Months to $1-Million by Ryan Danial Moran
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
The Law of Leverage by CPA Rane A. Panaliga
Tax Free Wealth by CPA Tom Wheelwright
Financial Freedom by Grant Sabatier
Personal Finance Quickstart Guide by Morgen B Rochard
Investing Quickstart Guide by Ted Snow
The Power of Broke by Daniel Paisner and Daymond John
The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone
Sell or Be Sold by Grant Cardone
I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi
Note that building a solid foundation for your financial future takes time, effort, & commitment. Lay a brick a day. Create time to learn about personal finance, budgeting, & investing so you can take control of your money & your life by making better-informed decisions.

So, pick up a book from our list & start your journey toward financial abundance.
And if you have any other recommendations or tips for beginners, feel free to share them in the comments below.
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