The book is aimed at 20- and 30-somethings who are dealing with both paying off debt and beginning to plan for the future. If you feel clueless about budgeting or overwhelmed by student loans and other expenses, Broke Millennial by personal finance expert Erin Lowry came recommended by five of our experts as the best place to start. To earn a spot on the list, each of these titles had to be recommended by at least two members of our panel. To find the best personal finance book for wherever you are in your money journey - from making a budget for the first time to decoding stocks and bonds - we asked ten money experts (financial planners, journalists, podcast hosts, and authors) for their picks. While there are lots of books out there on how to earn, save, and spend money, it’s not easy to know which ones are applicable to your own goals.

Between student loans, paying rent, and juggling everyday expenses, most of us haven’t taken the time to think about building an emergency fund, planning for retirement, or investing and the world of finance, with its complicated terminology and mathematical formulas, can all feel a little overwhelming. Right up there with exercising, eating healthy, and KonMari-ing your closet, saving money and sticking to a budget are two of the more popular New Year’s resolutions. Here, a selection of books on personal finance to help you get out of debt, design a budget, and make smart investments. Even starting with zero savings, you can go from a five-figure income to six figures, from an active job to passive income, then finally to the ultimate goal of financial independence.Welcome to Reading Lists, comprehensive book guides from the Strategist designed to make you an expert (or at least a fascinating dinner-party companion) in hyperspecific or newsworthy topics, from microdosing and psychedelic therapy to French cooking. Scott Trench-real estate investor, co-host of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, and CEO of BiggerPockets-demonstrates how to accumulate a lifetime of wealth over a short period of time. With more than 130,000 first-edition copies sold, this anniversary edition gets a refresh with new content, updated numbers, and even more valuable tips and tricks learned over the last five years. By layering philosophy with practical knowledge, Set for Life gives young professionals the action plan they need to conquer their financial goals early in life. Building wealth is always possible, even while working full-time, earning a median income, and paying off debt. Sweethome Books is not necessarily affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by the publisher, distributor, or author. Professionally spiraled and resold by SweetHome Books. Purchased directly from the publisher, authorized distributor, or author.

Set for Life by Scott Trench