17 Best Personal Finance Books to Read
  
        
          
          Joanna Ralston
        
  
        Here are the best personal finance books to jumpstart your financial freedom.
  
      
    
      
    
        Wills vs. Trusts, Explained
  
        
          
          Dave Copeland
        
  
        
  
      
    
      
    
        Easy Ways to Radically Improve Your Money Life, Right Now
  
        
          
          Charlotte Edwards
        
  
        Improve your money life with these simple tasks that don’t take a lot of time to implement, but will pay off when it comes to your net worth.
  
      
    
      
    
        Richest People in the World
  
        
          
          Craig Donofrio
        
  
        They have more money than anyone on earth.
  
      
    
      
    
        Best and Worst States to Retire
  
        
          
          Dave Copeland
        
  
        Retirees need more than warm weather to be happy. Other factors, like cost of living and access to healthcare, are more important.
  
      
    
      
    
        Warren Buffett’s Best Money Advice
  
        
          
          Charlotte Edwards
        
  
        
  
      
    
      
    
        Credit Scores, Explained
  
        
          
          Dave Copeland
        
  
        Your credit score is much more than just another a number.
  
      
    
      
    
        Retire in Your 50s — Here’s How
  
        
          
          Dave Copeland
        
  
        Anyone can retire early with a little planning and sacrifice.
  
      
    
      
    
        The Dumbest Things You Can Do With Your Money
  
        
          
          Rick Hemingway
        
  
        How to live within your means — and get the most value out what you have.
  
      
    
      
    
        The 4 Percent Retirement Rule Is Broken
  
        
          
          Dave Copeland
        
  
        Why the old rules for saving for retirement no longer apply and how to invest in the new age.
  
      
    
      
    
        How to Increase Your Credit Score
  
        
          
          Dave Copeland
        
  
        Time, discipline and this handy guide will fix your credit score.
  
      
    
      
    
        Expenses Expats Don’t Consider When Moving Abroad
  
        
          
          Rick Hemingway
        
  
        
  
      
    
      
    
        Should Saving for Education or Retirement Come First?
  
        
          
          Dave Copeland
        
  
        Financial experts agree: Prioritize your retirement savings and get creative about funding your child's education.
  
      
    
      
    
        Budgeting Tips for People With Irregular Incomes
  
        
          
          Dave Copeland
        
  
        Financial experts reveal their best tricks on how to bring predictability to unpredictable incomes.
  
      
    
      
    
        Risky Investment Ideas That Could Lead You Astray
  
        
          
          Deborah Adeyanju
        
  
        So many people get confused — thinking they’re investing when they’re really speculating
  
      
    
      
    
        How to Save an Extra $500 in the Next 30 Days
  
        
          
          Dave Copeland
        
  
        There's no magic bullet that will put $500 in your pocket, but here are some simple changes that could make it happen.
  
      
    
      
    
        How Kylie Jenner Became Such a Powerful Kardashian
  
        
          
          Craig Donofrio
        
  
        Image is everything for the youngest Kardashian. But how much of her life and lifestyle are real?
  
      
    
      
    
        5 Years From Now, You’ll Wish You Followed These Money Tips
  
        
          
          Justin Cupler
        
  
        No, we can’t see into the 2020s and beyond. But we bet your future self will likely be happy you followed this financial wisdom.
  
      
    
      
    
        The FIRE Movement: How to Gain Financial Independence
  
        
          
          Kris Reyes
        
  
        People in a growing community aim to achieve financial independence in their 30s and 40s — and they want to help you do it, too. Here’s how.
  
      
    
      
    
        Debt Avalanche vs. Debt Snowball: Which Is Right for You?
  
        
          
          Desiree DeNunzio
        
  
        Paying off debt is no easy feat, but it’s a heck of a lot easier if you follow one of these plans.
  
      
    
      
    
        13 Times It Makes Sense to Spend More
  
        
          
          Dave Copeland
        
  
        
  
      
    
      
    
        12 Things to Know Before You Start Investing in Stocks
  
        
          
          Dave Copeland
        
  
        Itching to try your hand at the stock market? Set a good foundation by following this expert advice.
  
      
    
      
    
        14 Things to Do Now If You Want to Retire Early
  
        
          
          Deborah Adeyanju
        
  
        These basic moves can make the difference between being stuck in the rat race and getting out early, financial planning
  
      
    
      
    
        40 Dying Professions You Should Avoid
  
        
          
          Dave Copeland
        
  
        The rise of automation threatens the viability of many jobs. These are the positions that will be most impacted.
  
      
    
      
    
        How Much Does It Really Cost to Make a Movie?
  
        
          
          Craig Donofrio
        
  
        Hollywood is secretive when it comes to guarding movie budgets. But they can’t keep everything under wraps.
  
      
    
      
    
        13 Ways to Slash Your Grocery Costs
  
        
          
          Desiree DeNunzio
        
  
        
  
      
    
      
    
        Money Laundering, Explained Simply
  
        
          
          Dave Copeland
        
  
        How money laundering works. Let's break it down in simple terms.
  
      
    
      
    
        The Worst Holiday Shopping Mistakes
  
        
          
          Desiree Everts DeNunzio
        
  
        
  
      
    
      
    
        Painfully True Stories of Rich People Who Went Bust
  
        
          
          Anna Lane