Good finance book recommendations? (Paying of debt & Investments)
Good finance book recommendations?
(Paying of debt & Investments)
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Good finance book recommendations?
(Paying of debt & Investments)
I like Suze Orman’s books
Was going to type this verbatim.
Dave Ramsey
Could you be more specific? As in, what are your goals? What sort of help are you looking for? General? High-level? Specific? Regarding taxes? Investments? This is a huge field and you will get better responses if you are pickier! 🙂
Paying off debt and investments primarily. Thank you Michelle 🙂
@Olivia You are a Badass and You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero is a great place to start bc she’s accessible as hell. And then, as mentioned, Dave Ramsey, and also Tony Robbins.
I actually have those books. I’m ready to read Badass at Making Money but I wanted to read the first book first. I’ll probably go ahead and get Dave Ramsey. You would think after living in the same city as him I would’ve already invested lol
Tony Robbins was sued by Wade Cook for using copyrighted terms in his (TRs) finance book. Tony Robbins is a great self help guru – he is not an educated finance guy. Better off sticking with people who understand the foundations.
Anything @Dave
Probably the wrong audience since most of us are in debt BECAUSE of our love of books. Just kidding! Sorry, I couldn’t resist. ?
I have to agree on this. ???
@KatKat I think I need a book intervention…but none of my friends would come because they would be home reading…or they would be at a bookstore feeding their obsession.
Same! I did a book intervention with a non-reader, my sister. Thing is, I bribe her with HER obsession: clothes.
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Agree on Dave Ramsey. Practical, clear, and doable.
I implemented the Total Money Makeover stuff and paid down 26k of debt over the last 12 months on one income of 80k/yr. It was tough, but the templates in the book were great. If you know excel it is even easier to get going with the methods from the book. Since I have 100k in student loans I am far off from investing so we will see how it all turns out. Having an unplanned baby soon. ?
The amount you’ve paid is still good! One day I’ll be there. Congrats on your unplanned baby ❤️
The first year is financially the hardest with a baby! We have 3 kids, one income (63k) and some debt. We did a complete over haul of our budget and I coupon and we have still been able to pay off some debt! You will do great, just stick to it!!
Barefoot investor?
I paid off my debt with Dave Ramsey’s help. Feels so good!
Have a look at the The Motley Fool books. They have several on investment and finance.
I have a good friend who writes for The Motley Fool, they have a more realistic approach than some others I’ve seen.
Intelligent Investor by Ben Graham. Considred as Investment bible of the likes warren buffet etc.
Wealth of Nation by adam smith.
I also suggest Dave Ramsey. We are debt free (aside from mortgage) by using his strategies.
I second Dave Ramsey.
My husband and I are debt-free as well, thanks to Dave Ramsey’s advice.
The Wealthy Barber is a good starter book. It really depends on your personal level of understanding of finance -some of these books are written for people who have studied finance and investments. The Intelligent Investor by Ben Graham, recommended by @TG is another very good choice.
Private message me an email address & I’ll send you a short (7-page) document that may help. Love & prayers, financial stress can be difficult. (PS: I’m a CPA; I deal with this issue often.). Also, Ramsey is good.
Thank you Steve!
The Intelligent Investor
Your Money or your Life. Oldie but a goodie!
I second that. This book changed my life.
Common Sense Investing by Rick Van Ness. Short and sweet, it shows you why you’re best bet is Vanguard or Fidelity and what a difference their low, low fees make.
I read a ton of finance books, subscribed to Investor’s Business Daily, and learned the hard way that even being smart and having a good system is a losing proposition. Now I follow this little book’s advice.
Barefoot Investor.
Dave Ramsey and start with The Total Money Makeover.
That’s the one I’m trying to follow as well. I’m onto step 2
Other interesting reads are The Millionaire Next Door and the Tightwad Gazette.
Relevant to my interests.