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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What Debt Demands: Family, Betrayal, and Precarity in a Broken System
Collier, Kristin
Paper Book
A powerful memoir of a woman plunged into fraudulent debt that explores America's broken student loan system and illuminates the ways that debt shapes every aspect of our lives. At 22 years old, Kristin Collier was on the verge of college graduation, applying for a...
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 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD... The Psychology of Money is the original bestselling classic from the author of the new book, Same as Ever.** Doing well with money isn't necessarily about what you know. It's about how you behave. And behavior is...
Breaking free from broke : the ultimate guide to more money and less stress
Kamel, George
Ebook
The money school : 12 simple lessons to master financial markets and investing
Lapin, Nicole
Paper Book
"This is the perfect guide for readers ready to move from balancing their checkbook to investing in the stock market and themselves... Highly recommended." - Library Journal Realize financial stability and investing confidence with this one-of-a-kind resource by renowned money expert...
Burdened : student debt and the making of an American crisis
Liebenthal, Ryann
Paper Book
*ONE OF THE NEW YORKERS BEST BOOKS OF 2024* "A powerful argument for reforming this system."--The New York Times An urgent investigation of student debt in America revealing the corrupt systems, rotten policies, and bad actors that have created a $1.7 trillion crisis.<...
Die with zero : getting all you can from your money and your life
Perkins, Bill
Paper Book
A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER 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...
Social security
Peterson, Jonathan
Paper Book
"Social Security for Dummies is a must read for people of any age who want a comfortable retirement. ... The difference between a smart claiming strategy and a dumb one can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars, so you''ll want to invest in this book."  ...
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...
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...

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