7 Books That Will Make You a Great Money Manager

Money can’t buy happiness, but it is certainly necessary for many of the things we need and want. if … [+] If you want more control over your finances, these seven books will show you how.

Stop like a millionaire

The vacation frenzy is in full swing, but that’s no reason to lose your head. Before adding these more expensive than expected hosiery to your shopping cart, take the opportunity to take stock of your financial well-being. That way, you can shop in a targeted manner and take the sting out of those weighty January credit card bills.

Each of the books I’ve reviewed below offer a glimpse into money management techniques that will free you from a lifelong struggle with your money. The New Year is the perfect time to get your expenses back on track, make some savings, and have your money work for you.

Mission Ready Finances by Marco Parzych

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Mission Ready Finances: Proven Principles to Lead Your Story to Financial Freedom by Marco Parzych

During my executive coaching sessions, money often gushes to the surface as the main source of stress and worry. Even seemingly successful professionals can struggle to understand how to keep their finances under control and not get bogged down with overwhelming debts and bills. Parzych explains how we can all get more out of our income by gradually cutting off money problems. I left Mission Ready Finances and looked forward to applying some of the author’s principles to my personal and business budgets.

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The Illusion of Money by Kyle Cease

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The Illusion of Money: Why the Hunt for Money Keeps You From Getting It by Kyle Cease

Have you ever said to yourself that you couldn’t do something because you would lose your available cash? Kyle Cease argues that this need for financial security is hugely holding us back and becoming a source of personal stagnation. I agree. I’ve taken a lot of financial risks over the course of my career and turned down the safer games several times in order to pursue business goals – albeit calculated. I will continue to do as Cease outlines: stop giving so much power to money while still paying attention to my money needs and flows.

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The Money Revolution by Anne Boden

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The Money Revolution: Easy Ways to Manage Your Finances in a Digital World by Anne Boden

Most of us rely on the internet to help manage money. We check credit online. We venmo our buddies. We can be day trading like a lark. But Boden goes further by talking about specific ways we can get more out of each Washington. Even if you think you already know all about managing your money digitally, you will look at finance through a whole new lens. I took notes while reading Money Revolution and I will put this work aside for reference.

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Middle-class millionaire by Clark A. Kendall

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Middle Class Millionaire: Surprisingly Simple Strategies to Grow and Enjoy Your Wealth by Clark A. Kendall

Many people complain about their lack of money. I know I’ve fallen into this trap before, provided I was somehow languishing without the amount of x dollars. Clark Kendall points out that many of us could achieve millionaire or even multimillionaire status through a series of thoughtful, ongoing actions. We just have to make the most of every dollar to grow our net worth. I may never belong to the so-called “1%”, but this book has brought me to see the life of the middle and upper middle classes in a new light.

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Clever Girl Finance by Bola Sokunbi

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Clever Girl Finance: Reduce Debt, Save Money and Build Real Wealth by Bola Sokunbi

I like to learn through stories and anecdotes, and Bola Sokunbi presents them in Clever Girl Finance. Not only does she outline monetary mistakes she’s made, but how she and others have used innovative strategies to build emergency funds and no longer feel like the contractual servants of their creditors. Despite the title, this work is aimed at anyone who keeps making the same money mistakes and wants to get out of the debt train. I’ve been puzzled all along, and I intend to draw on some of Sokunbi’s financial management strategies.

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Monkey Money Mind by Chris Zadeh and Angelique Schouten

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Monkey Money Mind: How to Stop Fooling around with Your Money by Chris Zadeh and Angelique Schouten

Money and strong feelings are often linked, which can lead to wrong judgments and endless debt. Chris Zadeh and Angelique Schouten discuss the psychology behind money and reveal exactly why we make some bad financial decisions. I am guilty of emotional issues and plan to refer to the lessons in Monkey Money Mind to curb my desire to make unnecessary purchases in the future. If you spin your wheels of prosperity and get nowhere, you will acquire important new skills by the end of this book.

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Stop like a millionaire

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Quit Like a Millionaire: Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung don’t need any gimmicks, luck, or trust funds

Although I’m barely ready to spend my days on a tropical island, I appreciate learning practical tips to keep my money working. And these writers gave me tons of ideas. If you dream of caring less about your bank account and spending more energy trying to achieve your goals, this book is a winner. Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung develop logical strategies for achieving pension-level financial solvency, and they have the impressive reliability to underpin their wealth-making techniques. (Spoiler alert: Shen retired when he was in his early 30s.)

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