The 5 Best Books About Making Money You MUST Read in 2023

And one of the things that set me free from that terrible money atmosphere was reading. I’ve read as many money books as I can find. Reading books and blogs helped me break $100k for the first time. They helped me learn to start a business and even make money with this blog.

It all came from a combination of learning new skills AND learning to undo some of the money blocks I’ve had my whole life.

So, without further ado, these are 7 of the best books about making money EVERYONE should read. 

No two books on this list are the same. Some even contradict each other. But I’d totally recommend them–read them all! They’ll help you learn to build and keep your wealth. 

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1. Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki

This one has been at the top of my list for a long time and I really do believe everybody needs to read it. The author, Robert Kiyosaki, is an unusual figure, extremely controversial today. Heck, I disagree with almost everything he says on his social media. 

But it’s undeniable that this is one of the best money books I’ve ever read, not just giving me tips to save and spend, but helping to completely reorient the way I think about work and wealth. It was earth-shattering and has made me so much richer. My only complaint is that I didn’t read it sooner.

If you only read one book about money, make it this one!

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2. The 4-Hour Workweek – Tim Ferriss

This book is hella famous, and there’s a reason why. In part, it sounds too good to be true. Could you really work for 4 hours a week and earn a living? Then, what might be a better question: Even if you could, would you want to? After all, there’s a certain self-actualization that comes from finding something we love to do and devoting ourselves to it. 

The power of the 4-Hour Workweek isn’t about four literal hours. It’s about the concept of scaling your time through automation and using your money wisely. That’s why, like Robert Kiyosaki’s book, it’s valuable. Even if you never work a 4-hour week in your life–the book helps you to think about work differently. 

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3. Broke Millenial – Erin Lowry

This one had me at the title because I’m a millennial and for most of my adult life, I felt like I was doing everything wrong. And it’s based on Erin Lowry’s website, which is full of all sorts of great life advice. The book itself has tips on everything from how to live with your parents successfully to how to negotiate everything. Dating. Student loans. It’s all there. It’s a great read and super actionable and you’ll love it!

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4. Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill

This is an oldie but a masterpiece. Napoleon Hill’s classic came from his interviewing millionaires in his day, and he came away with some fascinating lessons. Although the book is a little flaky at times, with things like manifesting success and positive thinking, not to mention a whole bunch of crap about faith and money, I still found this book helped me deal with a lot of my money mindset issues. 

First of all, it made me take a hard look at the stuff I was raised with and not be afraid to admit that I do want money. Secondly, it helped me devote some of my mental power toward actually getting it. 

That’s a pretty powerful shift and I have Napoleon Hill to thank for it. 

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5. I Will Teach You to Be Rich – Ramit Sethi

I know the name is a little cheesy. And Ramit Sethi, the author of the blog by the same name, admits it too. But how could he know that the little personal finance blog he started in college would grow into a global behemoth, giving him the opportunity to write a best-selling book by the same name. 

I’ve always loved Ramit’s money ideas, and this book is a simple to understand guide to transforming your personal finances. It’s the basics of adulting, starting with looking at your credit rating, paying off debt, and–above all–learning to invest. It’s the smart money foundation that people in my generation desperately need, and there are no tricks. He’s also a great writer!

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