Books about personal finance and debt

True Wealth Formula

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…

Burn Zones

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…

Debt Cleanse

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…

Heads I Win, Tails You Lose

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…

Stress-Free Money

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…

Keen on Retirement

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…

Smart, Not Spoiled

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…

Don’t Save for Retirement

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…

Mind Your Money

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…

Wealth, Actually

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…

Income For Life

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…

Down Home Money

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…

The Retirement Secret

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…

Save Your Acorns

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…

You're Making Other People Rich

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…

Mind, Money, and Wealth

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…

The B.O.S.S. Retirement Blueprint

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…

Entrepreneur Wealth Management Made Easy

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…

21st Century Wealth

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…

Futurehack!

How to Reach Your Full Financial Potential

Scott Jarred · 2021

CHANGE YOUR TOMORROW BY HACKING YOUR FUTURE TODAYToo many of us struggle with anxiety over money. Income, debt, career, lifestyle, taxes, and so much more put pressure on your dollars. Anxiety leads to poor decisions, poor health, strained relationships, and…

Winning in Retirement

When Every Day Is Saturday

Chad Slagle · 2020

When you approach the end of your career, you may have the assets you need to retire, but do you have a game plan to live comfortably, spend what you’ve saved, and never outlive your money? This is a major stumbling block for many people as they approach…

The Relaxing Retirement Formula

Jack Phelps · 2019

You've worked hard your entire life to save money for your retirement years. But when the day comes to transition, doubt and fear begin to take hold. You wonder whether you've saved enough, how much you can afford to spend, and how to make your Retirement…

Keep It Simple, Make It Big

Money Management for a Meaningful Life

Michael Lynch · 2020

Has your personal finance plan become so complex, you can't even understand it? Who wouldn't be confused today? Investment pitchmen, mega-insurance companies, and even state and federal governments are vying for our money, making it more difficult than ever…

Done With Broke

Latifat Akintade · 2023 · Audiobook

As a physician, your skills help you earn an income well above the national average. But life is expensive. Between financial illiteracy and increased living expenses, a financial education has never been more vital, and for women physicians facing systemic…

Investing Is Your Superpower

Shinobu Hindert · 2021

Investing isn’t just for men. It’s for anyone who wants to thrive financially. There is a cultural shift happening today. Right now. More and more women are investing in the stock market and claiming their financial freedom. But it’s hard to know where to…

Money and Meaning

Christopher F. Poch · 2025

Take charge of your finances and get on the road to financial independence. Wealth management is more than just managing money. When building wealth, priorities are made, goals are established, and values become clear. Do you have the tools you need to make…

Girls Just Wanna Have Fund$

Monica Allen · 2023

After you’ve earned your degree, established your career, and started a family, the last thing you anticipate is living paycheck to paycheck. In many American households, though, financial security is a constant concern. Women, whether married or unmarried…

Planning Your Retirement

Robert Gerstemeier · 2019

Retirement planning can feel like being alone and at sea. You're responsible for plotting your own course, preparing for stormy weather, and responsible for everything that could go wrong along the way. It can feel overwhelming--but it doesn't have to be. In…

Wealth Without Wall Street

3 Steps to Freedom Through Passive Income

Joey Muré · 2024

Passive Income > Monthly Expenses = Financial Freedom Doing the “right thing” with your money used to mean hard work, aggressive saving, and 401(k) investing. The end result, your prize for years of labor, was a retirement that would last forever. But…

The Runway Decade

Building a Pre-Retirement Flight Plan in Your Fifties

Pete & Bill Bush · 2022

If you’re like many future retirees in their fifties, you’re facing a milestone in the next decade that can feel like an overwhelming deadline: retirement. If you’re also a business owner or corporate executive, the pressure is greater because people outside…

The Personal CFO

Kyle Walters

In today's information saturated society, busy professionals can become overwhelmed by the constant bombardment of do-it-yourself advice. But while the self-help gurus claim that high-achievers can, and should, manage every aspect of their career, personal…

Stories of the Indebted

Jorge P. Newbery · 2016

Millions of Americans today are mired in unaffordable debt. While breaking the chains of debt may feel like an insurmountable problem, a debt-free life is not out of reach. Jorge Newbery was once $26 million in debt. He needed a way out. When one of his…

Rules to Riches

Mark Baird · 2017

The road to financial security can be a confusing, often daunting path for many Americans. But lifelong financial health is now possible for everyone, regardless of their income level, simply by following Mark Baird’s eight essential rules of money…

Retiring Right

Jake Falcon · 2024

Every day brings you closer to retirement. Are you ready? You’ve got a comfortable routine, colleagues who like and respect you, and days filled with purpose. But what will happen when you retire? Can you afford healthcare? Will the money you’ve saved and…

Ultimate Vacation

The Definitive Guide to Living Well Today and Retiring Well Tomorrow

Randy Carver · 2019

Do you believe you can live well today and still prepare for the retirement you envision? Sadly, many people don’t believe this is possible. The idea of retirement planning is so overwhelming that they put it off or take a misguided approach based on…

Hey, I Forgot to Tell You

Terry Lineberger · 2018

Creating a financially secure future today is harder than ever before. Student loans and high costs of living prevent young professionals from building a nest egg, while their parents struggle to help without limiting their child's ability to be self…

Life.Perfected.

Ryan Heath

Sharpe Ratios. Standard Deviations. Portfolio Constructions. Monte Carlo Simulations. Financial planning can seem daunting, filled with confusing concepts and intimidating concerns. But, when handled correctly, money can allow people to accomplish their goals…

Your Retirement Game Plan

Sam Marrella

You're thinking about your financial future and wondering how much you'll need to save to retire comfortably. But the real question you should be asking yourself is, "What is my income going to be and where is it going to come from after I retire?" The…

Brainhacked

Jennifer Beeston · 2023 · Audiobook

Consumers are being manipulated into spending more than they can afford. We have the best intentions but feel as if something’s overriding them. Worse, we don’t know where our money’s going because we’re spending without making conscious decisions to do so.…

Money Made Easy

Kevin MacLeod · 2022

Chances are someone is cheating you out of your money. You want to be financially successful, but without understanding the ways banks, financial institutions, and financial advisors operate, you could be paying for products or services you don’t need or…

The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Financial Well-Being

Wayne Titus · 2019

As an entrepreneur, you have the passion and persistence to turn your visions into reality. But that doesn't mean you have the financial expertise to grow and scale a company or create long-term wealth for your family. To ensure a thriving future, you need a…

The People's Retirement Handbook

Joel Johnson · 2019

Retirement planning is tricky. From understanding the numerous products on the market to making practical decisions about highly emotional issues, the journey to financial security is filled with pitfalls. Instead of focusing on facts and figures, you need to…

Mind Your Own Business

The Small Business Owner’s Relentless Pursuit of Multigenerational Wealth

Paul Marella · 2020

You've poured everything into your business, struggling through good times and bad to build something you're proud of. Of course, you want your investments of time and money to benefit you and your family in the long term, which is why you need to create a…

Income Bliss

Bob Gardner

Between wildly fluctuating markets, rapidly shrinking Social Security, and practically nonexistent pension plans, retirees and pre-retirees have more to worry about than ever before when it comes to mapping out their financial futures. But saving enough money…

Make Life Happen

Keith Wiltfong · 2024

This is the roadmap to the retirement of your dreams. You only get one shot at retirement. What if you run out of money? Can you afford to quit working? You wish you had a clear financial plan because you don’t want to make a mistake with your life savings.…

The Smooth Ride Portfolio

How Great Investors Protect and Grow Their Wealth…and You Can Too

Clint Sorenson · 2024

Now more than ever before, individual investors can access resources to replicate the winning strategies of the world’s savvy investment professionals, but they don’t. The average investor consistently underperforms. Why? Because money is an emotional…

The 100 Year Savings Solution

How to Create the Financial Foundation for Yourself, Your Family, and Your Legacy

Rick Sapio · 2023

Have you ever made a bad investment decision at the spur of the moment? If so, you’re not alone. Our financial system rewards the big players while keeping everyone else off-balance, making you feel like you have to act fast and luring you into bad…

Building Wealth and Living in Faith

A Father's Guide to Leaving Your Legacy

Mark A. Aho · 2018

You want your children to be successful, and you’ve always worked hard to raise them with strong spiritual values. In today’s uncertain world, these goals are more essential than ever. And now you can help the people you love achieve financial security…

Moneywork

Fuel Your Freedom with Dividend Income

Paul Durso · 2026

Moneywork takes you on a surprising journey that began with a casual soak among fellow financial pros. An encounter that shattered every preconceived notion about investing. Instead of yet another get-rich-quick scheme, you'll discover a time-tested…

The $25 Millionaire

The Million-Dollar Lesson Most People Learn Too Late

Christopher "Toph" Day · 2026

"Your origin does not dictate your destination." What if the path to wealth does not begin with a high income, a lucky break, or a family that already has money? What if it begins with $25? A teenager who invests $25 a week starting at 18 can retire a…

The Official Guide to The $25 Millionaire

Start the Conversation That Changes Everything

Christopher "Toph" Day · 2026

"Your origin does not dictate your destination." The $25 Millionaire changed the way you think about money and time. The Official Guide to The $25 Millionaire is how you begin. This is the hands-on companion to the book. Built not for reading but for doing…

Fire Your Financial Advisor

Greg Aler · 2023

Greed. Exploitation. And so many fees. All hiding in plain sight. That's your financial advisor. Whose services and advice have become the outdated VHS player of retirement. In Fire Your Financial Advisor: 40 Years of Greed and Exploitation of the American…

Why Should White Guys Have All the Wealth?

Cedric Nash · 2023

Why haven’t other books made you a millionaire? Why Should White Guys Have All the Wealth? digs into why you find it hard to do what you need to do with your money to become a millionaire and shows you how to push past it. Yes, there’s tons of information on…

Find Your Financial Freedom

Logan Rankin · 2022

The conventional pathway to Financial Freedom used to be clear: invest in 401(k)s, pay off debt, and save. But what if you don’t want to work until you’re sixty-seven? What if you want to achieve your retirement goals now, rather than wait? With the high…

It's All About The Income

Michael Lynch · 2022

Wondering if your retirement income will last as long as you need it to? Americans today face retirement with a mix of hope and trepidation. Hope, that their health will hold out long enough to let them do what they want for decades. And trepidation, that…

Mastering the Money Mind

A New Way of Thinking About Personal Finance

Ed Lambert, Alex Cabot · 2022

“The person who starts simply with the idea of getting rich won’t succeed; you must have a larger ambition.”, John D. Rockefeller When it comes to building a successful investment portfolio, there isn’t a single approach that works for every investor. We…

One Decade to Make Millions

A Strategy to Maximize the Power of Your Twenties

Jeff Johnson · 2022

A bookkeeper with a two-year college degree retires with more than $5 million in his investment accounts. A renowned surgeon is shocked to discover that he doesn’t have enough to retire. Based on real people, the two stories in One Decade to Make Millions…

Spending Money and Having Fun

Your Practical Guide to a Fearless Retirement

Brad Gotto · 2022

After years of hard work, long hours, and countless sacrifices, you’re at the threshold of a monumental milestone: retirement. Are you ready? Sure, you’ve hired the right advisors and learned how to stockpile money. You’ve thought about taxes, healthcare…

The One-Number Budget

by John W. Crane (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

John W. Crane · 2022

In theory, traditional budgeting is an ideal solution for household financial management. It buys you control, peace of mind, and a retirement you can depend on. Except when it doesn’t. When the numbers don’t add up at the end of the month, you can feel like…

The Solopreneur's Money Manifesto

Gabe Nelson · 2022

They are the questions that keep you up at night as a solo entrepreneur: Are there financial land mines I’m missing? Am I paying too much in taxes? Should I save more? Will I ever be able to retire? As your own boss and sole employee, it’s easy to feel…