6 Best Books on Saving Money

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6 Best Books on Saving Money

We all learned the basics of saving money as kids, but those lessons are sometimes hard to put into practice as adults. Learn about strategies, tips and tools to save money from everyday saving pros. Reading just one of these books on saving could help you save—so grab a book or your kindle and dive in!

  • Best book for financial self-help

    But First, Save 10: The One Simple Money Move That Will Change Your Life

  • Best book for total transformation

    The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store

  • Best book for beginners

    The Financial Diet: A Total’s Beginner’s Guide to Getting Good with Money

  • Best book for setting goals

    The No-Spend Challenge Guide: How to Stop Spending Money Impulsively, pay off Debt Fast, & Make Your Finances Fit Your Dreams

  • Best book for quick fixes

    Suddenly Frugal: How to Live Happier and Healthier for Less

  • Best book for positive change

    The 30-Day Money Cleanse: Take control of your finances, manage your spending, and de-stress your money for good

Your reading list for saving money:

But First, Save 10: The One Simple Money Move That Will Change Your Life by Sarah-Catherine Gutierrez

This book focuses on habit breaking when it comes to overspending. Gutierrez breaks down the principle of “paying yourself first” and the importance of investing a percentage of your income to build savings and reach your goals.

The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store by Cait Flanders

In this book, Flanders tells a personal story of how she overcame tremendous credit card debt and saved over half of her income. This radical lifestyle change came from her “Year of Less” mentality, where she only bought consumable things.

The Financial Diet: A Total Beginner's Guide to Getting Good with Money by Chelsea Fagan

This financial guide for beginners breaks down the process behind managing money. Fagan offers quick tips on how to rule out overspending and get better with money fast.

The No-Spend Challenge Guide: How to Stop Spending Money Impulsively, Pay off Debt Fast, & Make Your Finances Fit Your Dreams by Jen Smith

This book will offer quick fixes and short term No-Spend challenges to help you reach your financial goals. Smith offers crucial knowledge on understanding and managing your money in the most effective way possible.

Suddenly Frugal: How to Live Happier and Healthier for Less by Leah Ingram

This how-to guide will take you through the process of identifying places where you can be frugal. These money-saving tips will help you save more while only making small changes to your financial habits.

The 30-Day Money Cleanse: Take control of your finances, manage your spending, and de-stress your money for good Ashley Feinstein Gerstley

Alleviate budget anxiety and stress with this month-long money cleanse guide. Gerstley takes the reader through the process of breaking bad habits, understanding basic investment strategies and how to make a personalized financial plan.

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