If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the cost of living, student loan debt, or stagnant wages, you’re not alone. And if you believe that billionaires shouldn’t exist, then you might be interested in a weekly newsletter about student loan debt and economic justice.
But even if you don’t subscribe to any newsletters, learning the basics of financial literacy can help you better manage your money and plan for the future. Here are five financial literacy books to check out this Financial Literacy Month:
1.
Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love
by Tori Dunlap2.
Mind Your Money
by Yanely Espinal3.
Sprinkle Sprinkle: How To Date a Provider and Avoid a Dusty
by Shera Seven4.
How to Adult: Personal Finance for the Real World
by Jake Cousineau5.
Get Your Money Right: Understanding your money and making it work for you
by Emmanuel AsuquoThese books offer a variety of perspectives on financial literacy, from personal finance advice for young people to rules on landing a romantic partner with money. So whether you’re just starting out on your financial journey or you’re looking to improve your money management skills, there’s a book on this list that can help you.
Remember, you can’t read your way out of brokeness, but learning the basics of financial literacy can help you better manage your money and plan for costly future goals.