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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Debt 101 : from interest rates and credit scores to student loans and debt payoff strategies, an essential primer on managing debt
Cagan, Michele
Paper Book
Get out of debt and use credit wisely with this easy-to-understand, comprehensive guide to making your debt work for you. The key to borrowing, managing, and paying off debt is understanding what it is, how it works and how it can affect your finances and your life. Debt 101<...
What Debt Demands: Family, Betrayal, and Precarity in a Broken System
Collier, Kristin
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...
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
USA Today Bestseller From the founder of Money with Katie, a leveled-up finance guide for ambitious women everywhere-and a rallying cry for a new money movement Women experience money differently than men do. In the United States, women have only 55 cents for...
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
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...
Money for adulting : fun tips and financial tricks for teens
Hung, Michelle, CFA
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
Audiobook
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
"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. College costs more today than ever and is...
Credit repair
Loftsgordon, Amy
Paper Book
Bad credit can get better A bad credit report can prevent you from getting a mortgage, car loan, credit card, apartment, or even a job. The sensible strategies in Credit Repair help you take control of your finances, clean up your credit report and rebuild your credit. Learn how to:...
Solve your money troubles
Loftsgordon, Amy
Paper Book
Struggling with debt? Find solutions here. Conquering overwhelming debt starts with understanding your options. Solve Your Money Troubles gives you the tools you need to get your finances back on track. Learn how to: stop debt collector harassment cold ...
Money Magic: Easy and Surprising Ways to Not Be Broke
MacLeod, Duncan
Drowning in Debt? Wondering How to Grow Rich? The economy continues to have ups and downs and is still, to a great extent, recovering from the pandemic, which put millions of companies out of business. Now, we're in a massive wave of layouts from the tech industry, pharmaceutical...
Die with zero : getting all you can from your money and your life
Perkins, Bill
Audiobook
"A startling new philosophy and practical guide to getting the most out of your money-and out of life-for those who value memorable experiences as much as their earnings"--
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."  ...
My mother's money : a guide to financial caregiving
Pinsker, Beth
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...
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
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
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...

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