Paige Cerulli
6 min read
Personal finance books can be fantastic resources to help you learn about everything from smart shopping habits to how to save for retirement, and there are thousands of books out there to guide you on your personal finance journey. In fact, plenty of insightful personal finance books were published in the last year alone.
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If you’re not sure of where to start, GOBankingRates did the hard work for you, rounding up the best personal finance books published in 2024 that you’ll want to add to your bookshelves this year.
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“The Intelligent Investor – Third Edition”
Originally published in 1949, this book has just been released in a 75th anniversary edition that’s been updated with commentaries by financial journalist Jason Zweig.
The book outlines Benjamin Graham’s “value investing” philosophy, providing a guide to investing for individuals looking to develop sensible strategies and protect their investments. Zweig’s commentary provides additional details and helps readers understand how to apply Graham’s timeless practices to today’s investment market.
Warren Buffett said that this book is “by far the best book about investing ever written.” Reviewers praise the book’s quality and value, noting that the commentary is helpful and further breaks down Graham’s ideas so that they’re easily understood.
Since the content from the original edition is bolded, individuals who already have the original can quickly identify and read the commentary for additional depth.
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“Tax-Free Wealth: How to Build Massive Wealth by Permanently Lowering Your Taxes”
Written for businesses and individuals looking to minimize their tax obligations, this third-edition book by Tom Wheelwright, certified public accountant (CPA), focuses on how to use the tax code as a road map to building wealth. This new version covers topics such as tax deductions, credits and incentives, as well as the latest tax reforms. It explores ways to legally minimize tax burdens to build and preserve wealth.
Reviewers found the book to be highly detailed yet also clear and easy to understand. Several reviewers praise Wheelwright for incorporating stories and using them to illustrate tax principles, which makes the book more entertaining and engaging. They also applauded the book as a good investment, particularly for business owners.
