If you go to the finance section of your local bookstore, or if you start browsing around the finance section on Amazon, you’ll quickly feel overwhelmed. There are so many different books on finance that are available so it can be hard to know just what the best financial planning books are. Well, I have narrowed down three of the best ones, and so hopefully this list will help you out in getting your finances in order and moving onto the next step of building wealth.
Ernst & Young’s Personal Financial Planning
Coming out of one of the top accounting firms in the world, this is a great book for those who need an introduction into financial planning. There are many different topics that are covered in this book, and they present the information in an accessible manner. From budgeting, to saving, and making your money work for you, there are many different subjects in this book and it is a great way to get an introduction to financial planning.
Guide to Starting Your Financial Life – Wall Street Journal
There are many books that talk about finance, but not many of them actually address the current economic climate after the housing market crash and the subsequent downfall on Wall Street because of it. We are definitely living in different economic times, and things are different, and this book does a great job of address the little things that are different, but that can make all of the difference when trying to follow financial planning advice.
Value-Based Financial Planning: The Art of Creating and Inspiring Financial Strategy
While there are a lot of books that cover a myriad of financial planning and other financial advice topics, this one does it in a different way. This book teaches you how to map out your financial future, in order to begin to create wealth. If you’re in debt, then paying off that debt needs to be your first focus, not trying to invest in real estate. But, if you’re wanting to invest in real estate, then this book helps you to map out your plans for getting out of debt, then steering you towards building wealth through things like investing in real estate and other investments that can build up your financial portfolio.