20 Outstanding Books on Money and Finance Everyone Should Read

1. Think and Grow Rich

The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century

– By Napoleon Hill

In his worldwide classic, Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill, the father of personal development, was able for the first time to turn abstract subject areas like success and wealth into a science so that anyone can understand and apply them. Based on true events from the lives of the legendary personalities of the 20th century—such as Thomas Edison, Andrew Carnegie, and Henry Ford—Napoleon Hill teaches us how we can step by step learn the way rich people think and act.

2. MONEY Master the Game

7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom

– By Tony Robbins

This book is the essence of Tony Robbin’s eventful life journey as well as the in-depth conversations he has had with the wealthiest investors of our time. Through a proven 7-step plan, Tony Robbins provides you in Money Master the Game with both the inspiration and the rules and procedures that are significantly crucial to achieving financial freedom.

3. The Total Money Makeover

Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness

– By Dave Ramsey

What would your financial future look like a year, two years or five years from now, if you could learn from America’s most influential financial coach? Well, you already have that opportunity. Dave Ramsay, multiple New York Times bestselling author, presents in his new book, The Total Money Makeover, a highly effective step-by-step process for taking complete control of your finances. So, what are you waiting for? Take advantage of this great opportunity right now!

4. The Automatic Millionaire

Expanded and Updated: A Powerful One-Step Plan to Live and Finish Rich

– By David Bach

This classic with over 1.5 million copies sold worldwide has already helped countless people to fulfil their dream of a life in financial freedom. Through the inspiring story of a middle-class couple, you’ll learn how to automatically take control of your finances with a clear plan and then retire as a millionaire.

5. The 4-Hour Workweek

Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich

– By Timothy Ferriss

Did you know that you could earn more money in a week than you do in a year while working less and enjoying a luxurious lifestyle? If you think this is not possible, not serious, nothing but a trap then you need to check out this New York Times bestselling book of the legendary Tim Ferriss. Reading this classic is going to be a paradigm shifting experience for you.

6. The Richest Man in Babylon

Original 1926 Edition

– By George S. Clason

In The Richest Man in Babylon, George S. Clason presents the universal laws and principles of prosperity and wealth in a way that everyone can understand, based on a fascinating story from probably the oldest civilization on earth. The principles in this book are—despite the constant changes that have occurred in business and finance since its first publication—still highly effective and reliable.

7. The Science of Getting Rich

– By Wallace D. Wattles

Wealth is a science that anyone who aspires to a wealthy life can learn. Wallace D. Wattles shows us in his powerful classic, The Science of Getting Rich, how it really works. Find out how you can develop the mindset of success and prosperity. You’ll also discover the main source of all wealth so that you can benefit from it to create yourself a life of abundance and fulfilment.

8. The Path of Prosperity

– By James Allen

Since its first publishing, millions of people around the world transformed their lives and changed their financial destiny through this highly inspirational book written by James Allen, known as the pioneer of the New Thought Movement. When we understand the timeless laws of nature and bring our thoughts and actions into harmony with them, nothing and no one can stop us from becoming rich and prosperous. Discover The Path of Prosperity by unleashing the unlimited power of your mind.

9. Secrets of the Millionaire Mind

Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth

– By T. Harv Eker

What is a financial behavior pattern? What do the rich do differently from the middle class and poor? And, more importantly, how can an average person develop the financial behavior pattern of a millionaire? T. Harv Eker states in this groundbreaking bestseller, the way we think about money is far more critical to our financial future than how hard we work for it. He provides readers with startling insights into the mindset of millionaires and raises their awareness to the fact that most people are programmed from childhood for a life in financial struggle.

10. Happy Money

The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money

– By Ken Honda

In this incredible book Ken Honda, Japan’s #1 personal development expert, provides you with the wisdom and mindset you need to build a lasting peaceful relationship with your money and finance. This is how money—which is often labeled as the main cause of all problems and sufferings—becomes the source of power and love in your life.

11. Cashflow Quadrant

Rich Dad’s Guide to Financial Freedom

– By Robert T. Kiyosaki

In this second book of the Rich Dad series Robert T. Kiyosaki, one of the most prominent and influential figures in the fields of finance and investing, reveals the secrets of how to win the game of money and wealth building. For those who are willing to give up the security of a 9-5 job in favor of their long-term financial stability and freedom, the Cash Flow Quadrant is for you.

12. I Will Teach You to Be Rich

No Guilt. No Excuses. No BS. Just a 6-Week Program That Works

– By Ramit Sethi

The lack of money spoils the joy of life. That’s why Ramit Sethi, New York Times bestselling author, is on a mission to help as many people as possible build a life of wealth and prosperity. Over the course of a 6-week program, he will show you how to systematically eliminate all of your debt and achieve your long-desired financial freedom much faster than you think possible.

13. The Psychology of Money

Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness

– By Morgan Housel

It doesn’t matter how much we know about money, wealth, and prosperity as long as we don’t think, act, and behave like rich people do. In this groundbreaking work, bestselling author Morgan Housel shows us how the average person lets their emotions guide their financial decisions. Discover in The Psychology of Money why this is a serious mistake and how you can make effective decisions when it comes to of one of the most valuable resources of a fulfilling life: Money.

14. How Rich People Think

– By Steve Siebold

As we know, the results we get in our life are the fruits of the thoughts we cultivate in our mind. If we are not satisfied with our fruits, we should therefore immediately change something at the roots. In this outstanding book by Steve Siebold, you’ll learn how the most successful and prosperous people really think and act, and to what core habits they owe their extraordinary wealth.

15. Dave Ramsey’s Complete Guide to Money

– By Dave Ramsey

What is money? How do I manage my money properly? How can I get rid of my debts as quickly as possible? How do I invest my money wisely? How can I increase my money systematically? Get answers to these and similar questions you have about money in Dave Ramsey’s Complete Guide to Money. Learn everything you need to make your money work hard for you and be excited about a fascinating future in financial freedom for you and your family.

16. The Millionaire Next Door

The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy

– By Thomas J. Stanley; William D. Danko

According to the authors, the majority of information disseminated to the public about the rich does not reflect the truth. Consequently, the concept of prosperity and wealth creation is one of the most misunderstood topics of our time. In the classic, The Millionaire Next Dore, you’ll discover that the lives of the rich are anything but lavish. You’ll also recognize the 7 key traits that most millionaires have in common.

17. Rich Dad Poor Dad

What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

– By Robert T. Kiyosaki

According to Robert Kiyosaki, the main reason why the majority of people lead an unstable life from a financial point of view is that there is a lack of basic education in money and finance. In Rich Dad Poor Dad, the most successful financial book of all time, Kiyosaki criticizes this existing huge gap in the education system. He also provides people with the knowledge they need to take charge of their own and their children’s financial futures.

18. The Rules of Wealth

A personal code for prosperity and plenty

– By Richard Templar

Many people believe that the rich have supernatural talents when it comes to money and wealth building. However, this is nothing but a misconception. Because wealth is an exact science with clear rules that anyone who understands and applies them can benefit from. In another international bestseller by Richard Templar, The Rules of Wealth, you’ll learn how you can also massively increase your income, manage your money much effectively, and multiply it by investing wisely.

19. The Millionaire Fastlane

Crack the Code to Wealth and Live Rich for a Lifetime!

– By MJ DeMarco

In his groundbreaking work, best-selling author MJ Demarco shows us how most people build their financial futures on a foundation of speculation and hope. According to Demarco, our heavy reliance on the unpredictable and extremely dynamic structures of the economy and finance is primarily responsible for our financial difficulties. In The Millionaire Festlane, you’ll learn how the rich really build their wealth, and how you can apply that knowledge specifically and successfully to your personal finances.