Top 25 BEST Finance Books You Should Read

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Personal finance and investing can seem complicated, but educating yourself is the first step to taking control of your money. I use a 25 book “step” system when trying to learn something new. Reading books by financial experts is one of the best ways to gain knowledge and insights. I talk a lot about Rich dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki, because his book got me started on my journey I will NOT include it on this list because of this however.

Here are 25 excellent finance books to read (that are not Rich Dad, Poor Dad) I recommend checking out:

*I recommend reading each category in order for example start with “5 Books About Money Management and Investing” and end with “5 Entrepreneurial Biographies”*

5 Books About Money Management and Investing

1. The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey — A step-by-step plan for getting out of debt and managing your money wisely.
2. The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. Bogle — The philosophy and strategy behind index fund investing.
3. The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley — How regular people build wealth through disciplined saving and investing.
4. A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton G. Malkiel — A highly-regarded classic on passive investing strategies.
5. The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham — The seminal work by Warren Buffett’s mentor on value investing principles.

5 Books About How to Start a Business

1. The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau — Practical advice and ideas for launching a profitable side business quickly.
2. The Lean Startup by Eric Ries — Using agile development methods to rapidly test and iterate business ideas.
3. Start Your Own Business by Rieva Lesonsky — A step-by-step guide to getting a new business up and running.
4. The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber — Understanding the mindset and systems needed to build a scalable company.
5. Zero to One by Peter Thiel — Contrarian insights on going from idea to successful startup.

5 Books on How to Scale a Business

1. Traction by Gabriel Weinberg — Strategies for getting traction and growth in the marketplace.
2. Scaling Up by Verne Harnish — A blueprint for managing growth through different business stages.
3. Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman — Improving systems and processes to handle business expansion.
4. The Great Game of Business by Jack Stack — Driving growth through open-book management practices.
5. Built to Sell by John Warrillow — Positioning your company for an eventual sale.

5 Books About How to Manage People

1. Radical Candor by Kim Scott — Guidance on caring personally while challenging people directly.
2. Leading Teams by J. Richard Hackman — Research-based insights on team leadership and dynamics.
3. High Output Management by Andy Grove — Legendary advice from former Intel CEO on building organizations.
4. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni — Overcoming common pitfalls to build a cohesive team.
5. First, Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham — Counterintuitive lessons for managing people from Gallup studies.

5 Entrepreneurial Biographies

1. Shoe Dog by Phil Knight — The story of the founding of Nike by its visionary leader.
2. Sam Walton: Made in America by Sam Walton — Walmart founder’s account of his entrepreneurial journey.
3. Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance — A look at the life and companies of the real-life Tony Stark.
4. Rework by Jason Fried — Unconventional business philosophy from the founders of Basecamp.
5. Losing My Virginity by Richard Branson — Autobiography of the
   eccentric Virgin Group founder.

*Bonus* I also recommend The Creature of Jekyll Island by G. Edward Griffin this book enlightened me truly about how money works specifically in our banking system and with the Federal Reserve.

Reading books from financial experts provides invaluable perspectives as you work towards your money and business goals. While personal situations differ, the lessons from these books form a solid foundation of knowledge. Let this reading list point you towards picking up one or two titles that speak to where you are in your financial journey.

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