Personal Finance Book Reviews
There's a lot of personal finance writing that just repeats the same five ideas with a new cover. This is where we cover the ones actually worth your time. Filter by what you want to get better at, read our take, and grab it on Amazon if it's a fit.
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The Barefoot Investor
Scott Pape
The Barefoot Investor
Australia's best-selling money book ever. A simple system for accounts, budgeting, debt and a real emergency fund in one.
She's on the Money
Victoria Devine
She's on the Money
Written for millennials, walks through budgeting, clearing debt, saving, investing and buying property with real stories.
A Real Girl's Guide to Money
Effie Zahos
A Real Girl's Guide to Money
A practical, no-nonsense guide to sorting your money out, from one of Australia's most recognisable finance journalists.
Mindful Money
Canna Campbell
Mindful Money
A calmer, values-first approach to investing and financial wellbeing from a certified financial planner.
The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel
The Psychology of Money
19 short stories on how people actually think and feel about money, not just the maths of it.
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Robert Kiyosaki
Rich Dad Poor Dad
The book that got millions of people thinking differently about assets, income and building wealth.