books on personal finance

 Here are some excellent personal finance books I'd recommend:

For Beginners:

• I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi - Practical 6-week system, great for millennials
• The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey - Step-by-step debt elimination plan
• Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin - Connects money to life goals and values

Investment Focus:

• The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing by Taylor Larimore - Simple, effective index fund strategies
• A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel - Classic on efficient market theory and passive investing
• The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins - Straightforward approach to building wealth through index funds

Mindset & Behavior:

• The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel - How emotions and behavior affect financial decisions
• The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley - Research on how wealthy people actually live
• Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki - Mindset shift about assets vs. liabilities

Advanced/Specialized:

• The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham - Value investing bible (more technical)
• The White Coat Investor by James Dahle - Specifically for high-income professionals

Quick Start: If you want to jump in immediately, start with I Will Teach You to Be Rich - it's actionable and covers all the basics without being overwhelming.

What's your current situation or main financial goal? That might help me point you toward the most relevant one!