Books about money written by people who manage it: financial planners, wealth advisors, accountants and investors. Many were written to explain retirement, taxes, estate planning or investing to the kind of client the author serves every day.
That makes this shelf a good place to find plain-language explanations of topics that are usually wrapped in jargon. It also means many authors are advisors, so read them as one professional's view, not as personal advice for your situation.
This shelf holds 179 books. Publication years run from 2015 to 2026. 14 of them have an audiobook edition. The most-rated on Amazon are The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, Buy Then Build, The Tao of Trading. The list below is sorted by how many ratings each book has on Amazon, so the most-read titles come first.
Eric Jorgenson · 2020 · Audiobook
Getting rich is not just about luck; happiness is not just a trait we are born with. These aspirations may seem out of reach, but building wealth and being happy are skills we can learn. So what are these skills, and how do we learn them? What are the…
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How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game
Walker Deibel · 2018
Entrepreneurs have a problem: startups. Almost all startups either fail or never truly reach a sustainable size. Despite the popularity of entrepreneurship, we haven’t engineered a better way to start.…Until now. What if you could skip the startup phase and…
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How to Build Abundant Wealth in Any Market Condition
Simon Ree · 2020
Stop dreaming of great returns and start achieving them. Deep down, you know that sticking your money in a bank account or mutual fund won’t get you in the fast lane to prosperity, but you’re not sure where to turn. If you’re serious about growing your wealth…
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Marin Katusa · 2021
As a new president takes office in 2021, America is deeply divided politically and socially, while the economy seems precariously balanced on increasingly shaky legs. Doom and gloom is the predominant sentiment in America. It has become widely accepted within…
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Laurens Bensdorp · 2017
By automating your investment strategy, you can achieve financial freedom and work thirty minutes a day. In The 30-Minute Stock Trader, Laurens will take you through all of the steps to create your own automated stock trading strategy that’s proven and based…
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Deciphering Differences in American, Chinese, and Japanese Thinking
Richard Conrad · 2019
International business requires a deep level of industry insight but also a keen understanding of the cultural differences that impact how business is done. If you're an American working in China or Japan for the first time, you may not realize the way each…
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Brian Reese · 2023
YOU SERVED. YOU DESERVE.Brian Reese was good at masking his PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety. He even told himself he did not “deserve” benefits, which he later discovered was complete bullshit. As an Air Force officer deployed to Afghanistan…
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How to Master Money, Live Free & Build a Legacy
Hans Johnson · 2020
You’ve worked hard to get where you are, and you’re doing well by most people’s standards. But despite your outward success, the income you earn only feeds an endless cycle of consumption, debt, and despair. You need a simpler, more effective approach to…
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Jorge P. Newbery · 2015
Life was good for Jorge Newbery. A high school dropout and serial entrepreneur, he built a real estate empire of over 4,000 apartments across the USA. Taking risks and working tirelessly were the ingredients to his rise. But, he took one risk too many. An ice…
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Dustan Woodhouse
Are you still trying to figure out what to do with your life? Are you considering a career in real estate, finance or insurance? What about becoming a Mortgage Broker? Be the Better Broker is a series of books that teaches the core principles of successful…
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Jorge P. Newbery · 2016
Jorge Newbery erased his debts without filing bankruptcy. Now you can, too. Like many Americans, Newbery struggled with debt. But unlike most people, he owed more than $26 million. Creditors swarmed after a natural disaster devastated his multi-million dollar…
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Brian Requarth
The entrepreneurial journey is lonely, especially if you’re looking to start a business in Latin America, where opportunities are ripe but resources are scarce. Brian Requarth is well acquainted with the challenges unique to this part of the world, having…
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Laurens Bensdorp · 2020
Consistent, benchmark-beating growth, combined with reduced risk, are the Holy Grail of traders everywhere. Laurens Bensdorp has been achieving both for more than a decade. By combining multiple quantitative trading systems that perform well in different…
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The Complete Guide to Master Lease Options and Seller Financing for Investing in Real Estate
Gino Barbaro · 2021
Think you can’t afford to invest in multifamily real estate? Now, you can. Discover the best-kept secrets of the two creative, effective financing strategies other investors don’t want you to know about: Master Lease Options and Seller Financing. Real…
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Patrick H. Donohoe
Conventional financial mindsets are failing too many people. We save, invest, and borrow the way Wall Street, banks, and the financial media tell us, but we are left unprepared for market losses, financial hardships, and retirement. The rules of money and…
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Chad Willardson
Every day you're bombarded by ideas that could derail your financial future. Bad advice, differing expert opinions, and sales pitches are everywhere. You're faced with important money decisions that could either be very costly or really pay off in the long…
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Bill Keen · 2022 · Audiobook
As you approach retirement, questions begin to stack up that you may not have the answers for: Do I have enough, or will I run out of money later in life? What will happen to my spouse if I die? How do I avoid costly mistakes and maximize my resources going…
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Chad Willardson · 2021
Two-thirds of American parents today think their children are spoiled. From toys and laptops to smartphones and cars, our kids have grown increasingly entitled in what they believe we should do for them. Kids may not appreciate the value of a dollar, but…
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A Millennial’s Guide to Financial Freedom
Daniel Ameduri · 2019
"Baby boomers are always giving millennials advice on the importance of saving for retirement. But Daniel Ameduri says that the results are in for the retirement experiment of the last 75 years and they're really bad. When he was twenty-seven years old…
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The Art and Science of Employee Compensation
David Weaver · 2020
Most organizations fail to pay their employees properly, not because they don’t want to, but because they don’t approach compensation with a plan. The compensation landscape is changing rapidly. If you don’t pay your employees what they’re worth, not only…
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Kim Butler
If you think that real estate investment is risky, costly, time-consuming, and complicated, think again. Investing in real estate is actually the smartest, most powerful tactic to create a reliable, passive form of income, if you use it right. In Busting the…
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James Robert Lay · 2020
If you’re part of a financial brand marketing, sales, or leadership team, you know the entire industry is in the midst of exponential change fueled by new technologies. Consumers now make purchase decisions long before they walk into a physical branch…
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Yanely Espinal · 2023
Let’s be real: most books about money are boring! Our brains crave stories, not seminars. Mind Your Money delivers all the personal finance basics through insightful stories with a splash of sass. Yanely Espinal knows how to make things easy to understand…
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Jonathan D. Bird
As you near retirement, you may find yourself searching for peace of mind. If you follow the conventional wisdom of buying dividend-focused stocks, you’re likely to encounter two problems. The first is a higher than necessary tax bill, and the second is…
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Alex Gurevich · 2022
WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER A lucidly intelligent account of an investment strategy during turbulent times., Kirkus Reviews"Alex is one of the most extraordinary traders I have known. He has the rare ability to look through the daily 'noise' and form clear…
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Frazer Rice · 2018
They say a fool and his money are soon parted, and, for the 1 percent, this is especially true. The more wealth one has, the more risks to their financial security. But with the right knowledge, planning, and guidance, the affluent can not only preserve their…
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Brent Sprenkle
We admire them. We want to be them. But we don’t understand how they do it. How do commercial real estate investors create portfolios worth billions? As an experienced investor, you know that patience and hard work are equally as important as trying to take…
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Achieve Financial Independence through Real Estate Investing
Nathaniel Lambert · 2021
Are you ready for real financial independence? You know the old saying “It takes money to make money”? What if you could learn how to use other people’s money (and other people’s time) to achieve your own success and live the life you’ve always wanted? In…
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The Retiree's Guide to Creating Income From Savings
Joseph DiSalvo · 2020
The most important thing you can do as a retiree, or if you are thinking about retirement, is to develop a well-educated retirement and income plan. Even with the risks of market volatility, longevity, taxes, and unforeseen costs, a correct understanding of…
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Jason Schenker · 2016
Worried about Recession, Oil Prices, and the Stock Market? Read Jason Schenker's new book, Recession-Proof! It has 222 pages of actionable strategies you can take now, as an individual, to make yourself Recession-Proof! This book was featured on CNBC TV on 22…
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Myra Oliver
Myra Oliver was twenty-two when she decided she wanted freedom from debt and consumerism. She designed a plan, made changes, and reinvented herself. By thirty-three, not only was she debt-free, she built a rental portfolio that provided her with passive…
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Gil Baumgarten · 2021
Wall Street brokerage firms won’t be happy about this book. That’s because brokerage firms have built their businesses on profiting in the shadows, and they surely don’t want the lights to come on. After 25 years on Wall Street and another 10 years as a…
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Pat Strubbe
Ready to make retirement planning a lot less stressful? Pat Strubbe is the master of story-based retirement planning. His last bestselling book taught America how to defeat the seven retirement villains using the oldest and most engaging teaching method in…
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Joe Casey · 2022
Many people discover that their money is better prepared for retirement than they are. Why? Because it’s easy to think of retirement planning as solely a financial matter. Financial planning is a left-brain process. It’s quantitative, linear, and logical. …
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Mike Sowers · 2021 · Audiobook
Getting bored with residential real estate? Do the exact same thing in the commercial space for ten times the profit, with no extra time, money, risk, or corporate red tape. Most commercial real estate books leave you with plenty of information but no idea…
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My Journey as a College Football Walk-On
Candler Cook · 2019
Candler Cook knows firsthand that dreams can come true, but only if you're willing to fight for them. A lifelong Bulldogs fan, Candler decided at age seven that he wanted to play football for the University of Georgia. Despite being only a fourth-string…
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How to Finance Your Future Today
Patrick Donohue · 2022
WARNING: Investors and lenders do not want you to read this book! With trillions of dollars at stake, those who own and control investment capital profit handsomely by severely undervaluing privately held businesses. Lenders lure you with teaser rates.…
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Maria Flynn · 2024
In the entrepreneurial journey, how do you ensure that each step is the right one? As an entrepreneur, you need ideas, resources, and strategies for making real progress, and you need mentors to get you to the next level. In Make Opportunity Happen, Maria…
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How to Manage Your Multifamily Asset, Avoid Mistakes, and Build Wealth through Real Estate
Kyle Mitchell · 2021
Feeling overwhelmed by your investment property? There are plenty of books about investing in multifamily real estate, but few that tell you what to do with that property once you own it. Best In Class lays out everything you need to become a Best in Class…
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Simple Strategies for Successful 401(k) & 403(b) Retirement Plan Investing
Harris Nydick · 2018
The decisions you make about your 401(k) or 403(b) plan today will have a huge impact on your life tomorrow. Your future isn’t going to pay for itself. Common Financial Sense will give you the knowledge you need to fund the retirement you deserve. Common…
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Robert Gardner · 2016
I haven't told you the best part, said Grandpa. When you save your acorns, they don't just sit there and wait for you. They grow into trees, and the trees give you more and more acorns... Join Oliver and Amelia as Grandpa teaches them the importance of…
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Garth Friesen
Contrary to Hollywood mythologizing, there are no wolves on Wall Street. Ruthless, greedy, and power-hungry individualists actually make terrible hedge-fund traders. If you’re going to succeed in this business, you need to understand not only how America’s…
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Tiffany Couch · 2017
Fraud can happen anywhere, even in the most successful companies. Most businesses, large and small, lose an average of 5% of their annual gross revenues to insider fraud. The worst part? The Thief in Your Company is most likely the person you trust the most.…
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Save, Invest, and Spend with Intention
Ryan Sterling · 2020
As a financial advisor on Wall Street, Ryan Sterling had seen it all: the unfulfilled millionaires, the disgruntled divorcees, the ego-driven over-spenders. Their money was no longer a beneficial resource, but instead an incredible burden that eventually…
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What They Don't Teach in School
Robert Luxenberg · 2019
Education is important. But schools don’t teach you how to become wealthy by using the incredible power of your mind. You don’t need a high IQ or a college degree to be successful. You can become a millionaire, even a billionaire, faster than you ever…
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Why Doctors Use Real Estate Investments to Set Themselves Free and How You Can Too
Letizia Alto · 2023
It’s no secret that medicine has changed. Quality metrics and reimbursement are now prioritized over patient interests and compassionate care. Doctors are seen, and treated, as replaceable cogs in a profit-making machine. As a doctor, how do you shake up a…
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Spencer Sheinin
If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you probably hate accounting. It’s a source of constant frustration. The information your bookkeepers and accountants bring isn’t at all understandable or helpful. And you know you’re not getting the information you need to…
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Todd Miller · 2020 · Audiobook
"21 Books to Read in 2021" - ForbesTodd Miller had a thriving career leading multimillion dollar entertainment companies. By all metrics, he was successful...yet he was miserable. He always had to be "on"--on the ball, on his toes, on call 24/7, and on the…
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Your Guide to a Secure and Independent Retirement
Ryan and Tyson Thacker · 2021
As you near the end of your career, you shouldn’t have to become a retirement planner to ensure you get to enjoy peace of mind during retirement. You’ve diligently saved your entire life, but now, you need an expert guide to help you avoid costly pitfalls…
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A Seven-Year Journey from the Lowest Point in My Life to the Highest Point on Earth
David J. Mauro · 2018
Grand Prize Winner of The Beverly Hills Book Awards 20182018 B.R.A.G.Medallion HonoreeWhen David Mauro was in his forties, his life hit rock bottom. With nothing to lose, he left everything he knew behind and set out on an epic international adventure. For…
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Michael Huseby · 2025
Master the essentials of investment fund formation. Creating an investment fund or syndication from scratch can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be. In Fundamentals, Michael Huseby simplifies the complex world of fund formation into an…
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Jimmy Miller
Your tax-deferred retirement account is a tax time bomb waiting to go off. 401(k)s. IRAs. You think you’re saving money on taxes. But what you’re probably doing is accepting a loan from the IRS, a loan with terrible terms that will come due when you need…
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Cecilia Leung · 2021
Are you exploring careers in accounting and finance? In this refreshingly heartfelt collection, Dear Accountant shares the career journeys and wisdom of 20 leaders in the fields of accounting and finance. Read about:Tom Golden, the former PwC partner who…
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Jim Dew · 2018
It’s exciting when entrepreneurs hit big financial success! At the same time, they are left with many questions. “What are my next steps?” “Who can I ask for help?” “Am I missing out on valuable information?” They are managing millions of dollars in personal…
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Michael Zhuang · 2019
You've worked hard to build a business, now it's time to protect and grow your hard-earned wealth. Financial advisor Michael Zhuang understands the unique challenges facing entrepreneurs today. His concise, accessible guidebook can help you secure a healthy…
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Dustan Woodhouse · 2019
Brokering is as easy as you want it to be. However, our tendency is to overcomplicate. It’s time to regain clarity and focus on your business, and your life, through seventeen simple lessons learned through 1,700 “complicated” transactions. Embrace…
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How to Understand the Industry and Confidently Hire the Best
Drew Richey · 2022
Choosing how to obtain financial advice, especially during a major life transition, can feel overwhelming. The reason for this book is simple: To help you understand the basics of the financial services industry and confidently hire a wealth management…
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Bill Bymel
Nearly a decade after the subprime mortgage meltdown of 2008, tens of billions of dollars' worth of real estate remains in distress, and there are sizeable profits to be made by investors in the secondary market. Purchasing nonperforming loans (NPLs) from…
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The Millennial’s Guide to Achieving Financial Independence
Rachel O'Leary · 2021 · Audiobook
The financial planning landscape for millennials is fundamentally different than for any other generation that has come before. Between unprecedented student loan debt and income levels that have lagged behind those of previous generations, building wealth as…
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Jake Harris · 2021
Buy when there’s blood in the streets, even when the blood is your own., Baron Rothschild Almost every decade, in every recession, you have the chance to change your life. Big returns. Passive income. Financial freedom. Even investors with little experience…
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