Financial Books I Have Read

These are books I have read, some I recommend, others I would not recommend. In no particular order.

Remember no one cares about your money as much as you do. Take interest in your own financial destiny.


The Bible

• One might be surprised but there is a wealth of information that guides one to have finacial wisdom and this is my number one source.
  

Jim Cramer
Stay Mad for Life
Real Money
Mad Money

• Many people have been able to make money with his guiding principles, but many have lost money with his principles. (This is going to be true no matter what investment philosophy you develop.)
  

Rich Dad Poor Dad

• Gives an interesting perspective on real estate and how to invest in that area.
  

Becoming Your Own Banker

• This would probably be the most controversial on this list. Read it, think about it. It may work for you and it may not work for you.
  

The Millionaire Next Door

• This was probably one of the first financial books I read back when I was a teenager. You may be surprised the wealthy often live below their means. Umm...
  

The Pirates of Manhattan

• This is a deep and heavy read about the inner workings of our corrupt banking system.
  

Total Money Makeover

• Of Course Dave Ramsey is on the list. This book is very encouraging and should be one of the first you read.
  

Cashflow Quandrant

• Another book from Rich Dad Poor Dad. Allows one to understand a simple concept for different areas of your money.
  

Suze Orman

• Read her most recent book at the the library. Quick and simple advice.
  

Covered Calls and LEAPS

• This does not need to be on your list, unless your want to get confused. Great concepts, works for some people.
  

Investors Daily Guide to the Markets

• Gave this book to my dad as a Christmas gift, but of course I read it before I gave it to him.
  

Rule #1 The Successful Strategy for Investing

• If you are interested in investing yourself this is a great book to get you going in the right direction. (Remember he only shows you how to invest by going long. One can also invest by going short.)
  

Invest Like a Shark

• Another great book if you want to get started investing on your own.
  

The Best Investment Advice I Ever Received

• Quick tidbits from some of the top financial authors.

There are a few more, but I cannot recall them right now. I only own a few of these and have read most of them from the library. All information good and bad must be assessed and remember no one cares about your money as much as you do.

What would you add to the list?