Suggested Reading

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INTRODUCTION 

Welcome to the Suggested Reading Page for Engaged Financials. Here is a curated collection of books I found invaluable for my financial journey. Whether preparing for marriage or eager to build a secure financial future, I hope these resources educate, empower, and encourage you to create the future you hope for. Enjoy these reads and discover how they can help you build wealth even while planning a wedding and beyond.

TOOLS

• Audible: “Reading” audiobooks is how I read several books daily while commuting, doing errands, or going about life. Audible is a convenient way to access several books from Amazon as audiobooks.

WEDDING PLANNING BOOKS

• The Budget Savvy Bride Planner and Organizer by Jessica Bishop: Offers practical advice, checklists, and tips for planning a beautiful wedding on a budget.

MONEY BOOKS

Money Psychology and Habits

• The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley: Discover the secrets of everyday millionaires and learn strategies for building wealth. *First money book I ever read.*

• The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel: Explore several stories about how thoughts and feelings about money influence finances.

• The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason: Discusses financial principles and habits through stories set in ancient Babylon. *Great overall introduction to getting your financial house in order.*

• When She Makes More by Farnoosh Torabi: Explores the emotional and relational dynamics of relationships where the woman is the primary breadwinner, offering insights and strategies for managing these situations both financially and emotionally. *Excellent resource for women who are the primary breadwinner in their household.*

• Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin et al.: Transform your life by improving your relationship with money with the insights and steps from this personal finance classic.

Budgeting, Debt, and Money Management Systems 

• Automatic Millionaire By David Bach: Offers simple and practical steps to automate finances to build wealth over time.
• Get Good with Money by Tiffany Aliche: Learn to take control of your budget, save for retirement, and enjoy the process.

• I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi: Build a money system to create wealth and your “rich life.” 

• Millionaire Mission by Brian Preston: Explains how the Financial Order of Operations (FOO) tells you what to do with your next dollar to build wealth and enjoy life.

• The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey: Use “baby steps” to achieve financial freedom by eliminating debt, building savings, and creating wealth. *This book helped me become debt-free!*

• Smart Couples Finish Rich by David Bach: Learn practical financial strategies for couples to build wealth together through shared goals and smart money management.

 Investing

• A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel: Explains how stock market prices are unpredictable and advocates for a long-term, diversified investment strategy in a fun, entertaining way.
• The Boglehead Guide to Investing by Taylor Larimore et al: Discover practical, straightforward advice on building wealth through low-cost, passive index fund investing based on the principles of John C. Bogle.
• The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. Bogle: Learn about the power of low-cost index funds to achieve reliable and long-term stock market returns. *This book helped me gain confidence in investing.

• The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins: A book created from letters to the author's daughter describing a simple way to create wealth by saving, avoiding debt, and investing in low-cost index funds.

Business and Real Estate

• Profit First by Mike Michalowicz: Teaches business owners to prioritize profitability by dividing income into accounts for profit, taxes, owner’s pay, and expenses before spending. *Great book for managing your business finances like The Richest Man in Babylon. 
• Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki: Explains how mindset and financial principles are needed to grow wealth through business and real estate investments, focusing on building assets and understanding cash flow.
• Tax-Free Wealth by Tom Wheelwright: Teaches strategies to leverage tax laws to reduce taxes legally, helping you keep more income and build wealth faster.
• The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss: Outlines how to streamline business and create wealth through automation, outsourcing, and efficient systems to achieve more freedom with less work.
• The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller: Provides strategies and habits for building wealth through real estate, focusing on proven techniques for finding, funding, and managing profitable investments.

MINDSET BOOKS

• Atomic Habits by James Clear teaches how small, consistent changes can transform your habits and mindset for long-term growth and success.
• Daring Greatly by Brené Brown: Illustrates the power of vulnerability and how embracing it can lead to a more courageous and fulfilling life.
• Emotional Agility by Susan David: Provides strategies for navigating life's challenges and changes by understanding and managing our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
• Mindset by Carol S. Dweck: This is an in-depth explanation of the “growth mindset,” or how abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort and learning, leading to greater success and fulfillment.
• The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks: Discover how to overcome self-imposed limitations and fears and increase your potential, success, and happiness.
• The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg: Understand how habit routines can transform your life by helping you change bad habits and build good ones.
• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: Learn how to develop a wealth-building mindset by teaching how to harness the power of clear goals, persistence, and positive thinking to achieve financial success.

RELATIONSHIP BOOKS

• Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny: A book of valuable tools for challenging and important conversations.

• Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs: Explores the different primary needs of a husband and wife and offers practical advice for nurturing these needs in a relationship.
• The Connection Codes by Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill: Helps couples understand and communicate their emotions more effectively, promoting deeper connection and healthier relationships.
• The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman helps improve relationships by teaching how to express love in ways that resonate most with your partner, strengthening emotional connections and communication.