Get Money Smart

Money touches every aspect of our lives but many of us don't feel like we have the knowledge or skills to manage our money. These books cover topics from getting out of debt to investing to saving for retirement and can help you with information and advice to increase your knowledge and comfort in managing your money.

Updated February 10, 2026
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The wealth decision : 10 simple steps to achieve financial freedom and build generational wealth
Broadway, Dominique
Paper Book
A "practical and inspiring" (Tiffany Aliche, New York Times bestselling author of Get Good with Money) road map for becoming a millionaire and building the foundation of generational wealth from a self-made, first-generation multimillionaire. Demystify the path to...
Your score : an insider's secrets to understanding, controlling, and protecting your credit score
Davenport, Anthony
Paper Book
The most comprehensive insider's look at what every consumer needs to know about their credit score--and most importantly, how to fix it If you, like so many millions of Americans, are terrified by the daily headlines regarding Equifax and identity theft,...
Rich girl nation : taking charge of our financial futures
Gatti Tassin, Katie
Paper Book
Women experience money differently than men do. In the United States, women have only 55 cents for every dollar held by men, are more likely to end up in poverty following a divorce, and are less likely to retire with the resources they need. But what can women do to build wealth and claim financial...
100 side hustles : unexpected ideas for making extra money without quitting your day job
Guillebeau, Chris
Paper Book
Best-selling author Chris Guillebeau presents a full-color ideabook featuring 100 stories of regular people launching successful side businesses that almost anyone can do. This unique guide features the startup stories of regular people launching side businesses that almost...
The art of spending money : simple choices for a richer life
Housel, Morgan
Paper Book
From the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and Same as Ever, lessons on harnessing the power of money to live a happier life Most of us don't know how to spend money. We chase things that impress others but leave us cold. Or we save endlessly, afraid to...
The psychology of money : timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness
Housel, Morgan
Paper Book
**OVER 10 MILLION COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD... The Psychology of Money is the original bestselling classic from the author of the new book, The Art of Spending Money.** Doing well with money isn't necessarily about what you know. It's about how you behave. And...
Money for adulting : fun tips and financial tricks for teens
Hung, Michelle, CFA
Paper Book
It's never too early to make your money work for you! Discover how with this teen guide to financial health. You don't have to work on Wall Street to know that money is important. Learn to handle it responsibly with this teen guide to money skills that makes managing money more fun! It...
Breaking free from broke : the ultimate guide to more money and less stress
Kamel, George
Paper Book
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER America has become the land of the free and the home of the broke. Household debt is at an all-time high, and everyday people--just like you--are feeling more cynical and hopeless about their financial futures. It's time to...
Die with zero : getting all you can from your money and your life
Perkins, Bill
Paper Book
A common-sense guide to living rich . . . instead of dying rich Imagine if by the time you died, you did everything you were told to. You worked hard, saved your money, and looked forward to financial freedom when you retired.   The only...
My mother's money : a guide to financial caregiving
Pinsker, Beth
Paper Book
A comprehensive, compassionate guide for navigating end-of-life financial decisions for an aging parent or other loved one-from an award-winning journalist who is also a Certified Financial Planner Have you just gotten the dreaded phone call-a parent or loved one has taken a turn...
Financial freedom : a proven path to all the money you will ever need
Sabatier, Grant
Paper Book
On August 25, 2010, Grant Sabatier woke to find he had $2.26 in his bank account. Five years later, he had a net worth of over $1,000,000. In Financial Freedom, he takes you step-by-step through the strategies he used so that you too can get out of debt, make your 9-5 job optional, and above all,...
Stacked : your super-serious guide to modern money management
Saul-Sehy, Joe
Paper Book
From the money nerds behind the award-winning Stacking Benjamins podcast, a new kind of personal finance book to get your house in order. Rich. Wealthy. Well-heeled. Moneyed. Affluent. Not bad--but why not get Stacked instead? If you've ever dreamed of a basic...
The great money reset : change your work, change your wealth, change your life
Schlesinger, Jill
Paper Book
Ten timely financial steps to build the life you really want. The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to rethink everything. Now, when it comes to envisioning a post-pandemic future, noted financial expert Jill Schlesinger hears one question over and over: How far should I...
Money for couples : no more stress, no more fights, just a 10-step plan to create your rich life together
Sethi, Ramit
Paper Book
This New York Times bestselling book by the author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich shows how to navigate finances while in a relationship. Personal finance juggernaut Ramit Sethi's program addresses the most common money issues in relationships...
Buy what you love without going broke : transform your spending and get more of what money can't buy
Smith, Jen
Paper Book
A relatable personal finance guide that gives a fresh take on how to control your impulse spending so you can stick to a budget and pay off debt, without the guilt and shame of traditional financial advice--from the hosts of the beloved Frugal Friends podcast. There's a lot of noise...
Clever girl finance : the side hustle guide : build a successful side hustle & increase your income
Sokunbi, Bola
Paper Book
Get the straight goods on how to build a thriving side hustle from someone who's been there before  In Clever Girl Finance: The Side Hustle Guide, celebrated finance expert, influencer, CEO, and author Bola Sokunbi delivers your...
Rich AF : the winning money mindset that will change your life
Tu, Vivian
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From TikTok star and Your (favorite) Rich BFF Vivian Tu, the definitive book on personal finance for a new generation When Vivian Tu started working on Wall Street fresh from undergrad, all she knew was that she was making more money...
Managing your money all-in-one for dummies
Tyson, Eric
Paper Book
A hands-on, power-packed guide to managing all things money Time and money. Those are the two most important assets you have, and smart people manage both of them wisely. Managing Your Money All-in-One For Dummies is your one-stop resource to turn to when you're ready to...
Personal finance after 50
Tyson, Eric
Paper Book
The best way to take control of your post-career financial future  Retirement is lasting longer for all of us. That's why--and however long you decide to keep working--it's essential to plan ahead so you can live ...
Personal finance in your 20s & 30s
Tyson, Eric
Paper Book
Learn to make the simple and sound financial decisions that set you up for long-term success When you've officially begun "adulting" and it's time to make big financial decisions, Personal Finance In Your 20s & 30s For Dummies offers step-by-step advice on building a...
Money Proud: The Queer Guide to Generate Wealth, Slay Debt, and Build Good Habits to Secure Your Future
Wolny, Nick
Paper Book
From "the authority queer consumers need" (Daniel Reynolds, editor-in-chief of Out), Out magazine finance columnist Nick Wolny's fun, witty, and practical step-by-step guide to personal finance--a life-changing roadmap to financial independence for queer people to secure their...
The new money rules : the Gen Z guide to personal finance
Zhang, Lillian
Paper Book
The new rules to save, invest, and grow your money--as seen on CNBC Make It The rules of personal finance have changed. Now, more than ever, Gen Z needs a fresh, empowering approach to thrive. The New Money Rules shows you how to crush debt, supercharge savings, and start investing--even...

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