Top 10 Personal Finance Books to Read in 2025
Level up your money mindset with these expert-recommended reads.
Want to level up your money mindset in 2025?
Sometimes, the right book can completely change the way you think about saving, investing, and building real wealth.
Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking to sharpen your skills, here are 10 expert-approved personal finance books you should add to your reading list this year.
1. The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
Money isn’t just about math — it’s about behavior.
This book breaks down why our emotions often drive financial decisions, and how mastering your mindset can make all the difference.
2. Get Good with Money by Tiffany Aliche
Tiffany Aliche, known as "The Budgetnista," offers a clear roadmap to achieving what she calls financial wholeness — not just saving and investing, but truly thriving.
3. Retire Before Mom and Dad by Rob Berger
This book makes early financial freedom feel achievable.
Without pushing extreme frugality, Berger lays out smart, simple strategies to build wealth faster and enjoy life on your terms.
4. Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez
A true classic.
This book challenges you to rethink the value of your time versus the pursuit of money — and how to live intentionally with both.
5. I Will Teach You to Be Rich (Second Edition) by Ramit Sethi
A modern, refreshingly non-judgmental approach to personal finance.
Ramit Sethi gives you a playbook for building a rich life — saving, spending, and investing with confidence.
6. Die With Zero by Bill Perkins
Saving forever isn’t the goal.
Bill Perkins teaches you how to balance saving and spending, so you actually enjoy your money while you’re young enough to enjoy it.
7. Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
This no-fluff guide simplifies investing for everyday people.
It’s packed with wisdom on low-cost index investing and the long-term power of simplicity.
8. The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
Millionaires aren't flashy.
This classic study shows that true wealth builders live below their means, invest wisely, and prioritize long-term security over short-term status.
9. Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins
A big, motivational book filled with lessons from top financial experts.
Robbins breaks down complex investing strategies into simple, actionable steps for beginners and experienced investors alike.
10. The Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape
An easy-to-follow guide that feels like getting money advice from a smart, down-to-earth friend.
Pape shows how small, consistent habits lead to massive financial wins.
The Bottom Line
One good book can shift your entire financial path.
Reading even one or two of these this year could open doors you didn't even know existed.
Knowledge is power — but action is everything.
Pick one, start today, and watch how your money mindset transforms by the end of 2025.
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