Although it sounds sad, summer is drawing to a close, and the busyness of the school year—whether class is in session for you or not—always seems to motivate people to get to work. So, what better time to do some work on yourself? Last year I had Ayana of the @millennialmoney.guide on my podcast, $HMONEY Radio, to help pick a list of must-reads for every woman who wants to become savvier about money. And this year, I took a stab at adding to the reading list solo. In this podcast episode, I discuss my choices in more detail. But if you want the SparkNotes version of why you’ll love this reading list, let me break it down below:
- It contains nine relatively short, easy-to-follow reads that you can refer back to in a pinch. In fact, I recommend going back to them again and again for a little advice or motivation.
- You’ll hear from a beautifully diverse range of voices, opinions, and perspectives in each book. The authors span generations and have very different stories.
- All of the books on this Back to School Reading List include actionable tips and exercises that you can implement into your everyday life. You know what they say, practice makes perfect (especially when it comes to good money habits).
- Each book encourages you to introspect by asking yourself meaningful questions and thinking deeper about certain concepts.
- If you have kids, all of the books featured are great jumping-off points for lessons about money. Better yet, include your tots in some of the activities that the books prompt!
Now, if you’re ready to get learning, grab your highlighters because you’re bound to mark up these books for years to come. —Anastasia Barbuzzi
Read You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero if you want to change how you feel about wealthy people and what wealth truly means to you.
Read Clever Girl Finance by Bola Sokunbi if you want to let go of previous money mistakes and get an overview of important financial topics from an array of experts.
Read Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together by Erin Lowry if you want a sarcastic take on millennial money habits and tips on approaching personal finance conversations with your partner.
Read Broke Millennial Takes on Investing: A Beginner’s Guide to Leveling Up Your Money by Erin Lowry if you want an entertaining and easy to follow resource on one of the most complicated personal finance subjects.
Read The 30-Day Money Cleanse by Ashley Feinstein Gerstley if you’re in need of a financial reset and want to learn more about value-based spending over budgeting.
Read The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason if you want to relay the foundation of managing your personal finances and building generational wealth.
Read Broke Millennial Talks Money: Scripts, Stories, and Advice to Navigate Awkward Financial Conversations by Erin Lowry if you want to survive any kind of money convo and maintain healthy relationships.
Read Single Women and Money: How to Live Well on Your Income by Margaret Price & Jill Gianola if you want a legit example of a single woman’s position in today’s economy and how to prepare for your future if you’re a single woman.
Read Creating Affluence: The A-Z Steps to a Richer Life by Deepak Chopra if you want to be inspired by the wisdom of a Great, explore what it means to be “wealth conscious,” and figure out what fulfills you.
To listen to the reading list, tap or click here and here. Anastasia Barbuzzi is a freelance journalist as well as the host and founder of $HMONEY: a judgement-free zone for millennial women to learn about personal finance and dismantle the money taboo. Her podcast, $HMONEY Radio, is available wherever you listen to your favourite shows.
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