I believe the following to be the best beginner finance books to help you achieve financial security in your life. They all include small habits that are realistic for people to help build financial wealth.

It is an overwhelming concept to think about getting yourself out of the pay cheque to pay cheque cycle, or even think about where to start. Maybe you’re in a spot in your life where you’re ready to learn more about finances and take control. I wanted to share what I think are some of the best beginner finance books. Financial security is a huge value to me as an adult. Initially I thought that making good financial decisions meant giving up the small things I enjoyed (goodbye coffee and take out). I had debt from nursing school, a line of credit, and maxed out credit cards. My husband and I wanted to buy a house and start building equity. I needed to stop being irresponsible with my money.

I learned that it isn’t about giving up what you enjoy but BALANCE. Not spending more than you have coming in. I started seeing a financial planner who recommended some books to me. This led me on a financial reading tangent and fully immersed myself in learning how to make good financial decisions. I went through many finance books and half of them I didn’t find useful in that moment as a beginner.

Today I want to share the best beginner finance books I found most helpful. Now, I am able to manage my finances and have my money work for me. If I want something I buy it without any guilty feelings. I paid for specialty education while paying off debt, and I was able to pay for graduate school on my own. I also have a different mindset about money and what I need versus want.

Here I share some books that helped me when I first got started taking control of my finances. If you’re a beginner who doesn’t know where to start, this list is for you.

Broke Millennial

I related to think book like none of the others. I was in my mid-twenties when I first read this and found the author funny and light. Hence why this would be a good first read. The author discusses how to get your finance game on point while you’re younger. I am a millennial but I don’t feel like I fit with most of the millennial stereotypes. This book makes you self-assess your barriers to financial security.

Rich Dad Poor Dad

After I read this book I changed the way I thought about money. I think of money as more of a tool now that I can use to gain financial security. This is where I leaned the concept of making money work for you instead of you working for money.

Smart Couples Finish Rich

This book taught me how to work with my husband for our future. It taught me about money in our lives and gave realistic strategies. This book also helped me understand the habits that were significantly hindering my financial goals.

Millionaire Teacher

This book was a light read that outlines practical ways to invest and had explanations that were clear and easy to understand for a beginner. The author discusses how a middle class person can invest for a wealthy future and retirement.

Think and Grow Rich

This author combines a law of attraction or manifestation perspective to your financial security goals. This book got my head in the game I was able to take my ideas and turn them to reality. The author studied wealthy and successful individuals and recognized patterns between them.

Finally, there is also an awesome and detailed post on Reddit that helps outline step by step what to do to get started. If buying a book isn’t accessible to you immediately then start here, all you need is access to the internet.

I hope this list of the best beginner finance books helps you get on track with your financial goals.