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The 5 best personal finance books of all time

The Millionaire Next Door

by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko reveals that most real millionaires live surprisingly modestly, and it shows how ordinary earners can quietly build lasting wealth.

The Psychology of Money

by Morgan Housel

The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel argues that doing well with money has less to do with intelligence and more with behavior.

The Book on Rental Property Investing

by Brandon Turner

The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner is a practical guide to building lasting wealth and financial freedom by buying, managing, and growing a portfolio of rental properties.

A Random Walk Down Wall Street

by Burton G. Malkiel

A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton G. Malkiel makes a bold argument. Ordinary investors do best by ignoring hot tips and simply buying and holding low-cost index funds for the long haul.

Rich Dad Poor Dad

by Robert Kiyosaki

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki is a book about how the wealthy think differently about money, and how anyone, no matter where they start, can learn to play by their rules.

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The Richest Man in Babylon

George S. Clason

"The Richest Man in Babylon" by George S. Clason uses ancient parables to teach timeless principles of saving, investing, and growing your money.

I Will Teach You to Be Rich

Ramit Sethi

"I Will Teach You to Be Rich" by Ramit Sethi lays out a step-by-step system for automating your money, so you can spend guilt-free on the things you actually love.