These personal finance books all have the potential to change your financial life for the better. Which ones will you read in 2019?
The following post is by MPFJ staff writer, Laurie Blank. Laurie is a wife, mother to 4 and homesteader who blogs about personal finance, self-sufficiency and life in general over at The Frugal Farmer. Part witty, part introspective and part silly, her goal in blogging is to help others find their way to financial freedom and to a simpler, more peaceful life.
Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” If you’re reading a personal finance blog, you probably like the idea of earning interest.
If so, investing in your own knowledge provides one of the best ROIs you can get. Provided you put to use the wisdom you’ve learned.
In honor of this truth, I’m sharing some information about several personal finance books I think would benefit you in 2019. Some are old; many are new. See how you can improve your life by reading them this year.
Personal Finance Books for 2019
These books all have the potential to change your financial life for the better. Which ones will you read?
Everyday Millionaires by Chris Hogan
I first learned about Chris Hogan when I heard him speak on the Dave Ramsey show. Hogan’s commanding voice and light-hearted sense of humor, combined with his serious passion for helping people thrive financially, make him a terrific teacher.
The tagline on his latest book, Everyday Millionaires, reads “How ordinary people built extraordinary wealth – and how you can too. Chris Hogan shares powerful tips in this book combined with real-life stories of millionaire achievement.
And he does so in a way that’s super motivating. If, after reading this book, you find you want more Chris Hogan motivation, consider reading his book Retire Inspired. It’s another good read that will encourage you to improve your financial situation.
The Groovy Guide to Financial Independence by Mr. Groovy
In my world, you can never have too many personal finance blogs. One of my other favorites (besides this one) is Freedom is Groovy. Mr. Groovy’s snarky way of explaining money is humorous and motivating.
And now he’s written a book outlining the techniques he used to go from financial failure to financially independent in just 14 short years. Note: he started late in life too, just before his 40th birthday.
The Groovy Guide to Financial Independence will have you laughing all the way to the bank.
Whatever Happened to Penny Candy by Richard Maybury
Looking for an easy-to-read crash course on economics? Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? fits the bill. It’s a terrific book for teens and adults alike.
The book shares all of the basics about the economic system. It gives you an excellent springboard for a powerful understanding of how money works.
If you feel like your financial knowledge has surpassed this book, buy it for a teen or young adult in your life.
The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
The Intelligent Investor is a 1949 classic (updated for today’s investor) that, if you haven’t read, you should read.
This book isn’t a “get rich quick” manual. Instead, it will teach you how to research and analyze investments that will grow your wealth over time.
If you’re serious about creating a solid financial foundation, this is your read.
Retire Early with Real Estate by Chad Carson
Interested in growing your wealth through real estate investing? Chad Carson is an expert in that area. He created enough passive income with real estate that he was able to retire at age 37.
He shares all of his strategies and tips in his book, Retire Early with Real Estate. Several reviewers said that this is the best book to read if you’re interested in real estate investing, and I agree.
Financial Freedom by Grant Sabatier
Financial Freedom by Grant Sabatier comes on the market in February. Grant went from broke 24-year-old to millionaire in just five years. Now he’s sharing his wisdom in this book. He says it’s the proven path to all the money you’ll ever need.
In it, he shares why most of the accepted wisdom about money is incorrect or obsolete. Welcome to financial freedom tips for the 21st century.
Summary
You’ve got a whole year ahead of you to focus on turning your money around. Start by educating yourself in a new and different way.
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