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Classic Financial Advice We are Still Following

This is a list of classic titles on financial literacy that are still important and recommended today.

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  • Rich Dad Poor Dad

    With Updates for Today's World and 9 New Study Session Sections

    Kiyosaki, Robert T., 1947-
    This classic financial advice book provides insights into the importance of financial education.
    BookScottsdale, AZ : Plata Publishing, 2017. — HG179 .K565 2017x
  • The Millionaire Next Door

    the Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy

    Stanley, Thomas J.
    This book tells about the habits and lifestyle choices of people who are rich instead of people who act rich.
    BookAtlanta, Ga. : Longstreet Press, c1996. — HC110.W4 S73 1996
  • I Will Teach You to Be Rich

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

    Sethi, Ramit,
    From the website of the same name, I Will Teach You to Be Rich is a six week course on financial success.
    BookNew York : Workman Publishing, 2019. — HG179 .S4246 2019
  • Originally published in 1949, This book is considered the stock market bible.
    BookNew York : Harper, 2006. — HG4521 .G665 2006x
  • The Total Money Makeover

    a Proven Plan for Financial Peace

    Ramsey, Dave,
    Originally published in 2003 this book is a step by step plan to get out of debt and build wealth.
    BookNashville, Tennessee : Thomas Nelson Publishing, 2024. — HG179 .R31563 2024
  • The Automatic Millionaire

    A Powerful One-Step Plan to Live and Finish Rich

    Bach, David
    David Bach’s no-budget, no-discipline, no-nonsense system to help you finish rich automatically, now expanded and updated
    eBookCrown, 2016
  • The Psychology of Money

    Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness

    Housel, Morgan,
    Considered by many the best book to understand your own flaws, biases and bad behaviors around money.
    BookHampshire, Great Britain : Harriman House, 2020. — HG222.3 .H68 2020x
  • The Algebra of Wealth

    a Simple Formula for Financial Security

    Galloway, Scott, 1964-
    Although newer than other books on this list, experts consider this title an instant classic. This book is "A must-have guide to optimizing your life for wealth and success", from bestselling author, NYU professor and co-host of the Pivot…
    Book[New York] : Portfolio/Penguin, [2024] — HG179 .G267 2024
  • One Up on Wall Street

    How to Use What You Already Know to Make Money In the Market

    Lynch, PeterRothchild, John
    Peter Lynch explains how individual investors can outperform professional fund managers by using what they already know to identify profitable investments.
    eBookSimon & Schuster, 2012