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5 Financial Books for Your 20s


Personal Finance in Your 20s For Dummies

Eric Tyson

The clearest and most extensive explanation of everything you need to know about personal finance. If you need to learn what a credit score is, when you should use a checking or savings account, or any other first step into the realm of finance then this is your go-to book. It is broken down into sections so you don't need to read it cover to cover. Use this as a guide and find the section you need in the table of contents and skip straight to it. Before getting any book that further explains the tips and tricks of finance make sure you have this book to explain the basics.

The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke

Suze Orman

A very pragmatic, organized, and colorful guide to being young and broke. There are sections geared at those fresh into the professional world featuring topics like surviving on low salaries, how to find jobs, paying off student loans and much more. It also features more adult topics concerning buying a home, buying your first car, and setting up retirement plans. There is a lot you can learn from the material in this book and it is a great early guide to personal finance.

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10 Money Podcasts Worth Investing In

It's hard to be objective about our money. Money is personal and for many of us our relationship to savings, investing, and debt has a lot to do with the kind of environments we grew up in. With so much misinformation and temptation, it's hard to know how to get the most bang for your buck. But like any of these podcasters can tell you, getting your money act in order can be one of the best decisions you ever make. These podcasts will bring you one step closer:

Listen Money Matters!

Covering a range of topics from job hunting to investing, Listen Money Matters is the perfect podcast for millennials. They're proud not to be "your father's boring money show."

You Need a Budget

If you're looking to finally lock down your budget and give every dollar a name you need to be listening to You Need a Budget. YNAB is all about taking your money seriously so you can build the life you want.

Money Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for a Richer Life

Laura Adams is a personal finance expert and her podcast, Money Girl, delivers easy to understand advice each week.

Like a Mother

Emma Johnson's podcast about being a full-time single mom and career woman is nothing less than inspiring. Her advice extends behind the finance world and will have you coming back week after week.

Stacking Benjamins

Financial literacy isn't taught in school, and Stacking Benjamins shares the knowledge that helps listeners get smarter (and richer) each week.

Money for the Rest of Us

Money for the Rest of Us is a must-listen for those looking to invest. Not only does it help you navigate the financial world, it also provides you with the tools to start thinking critically and find the right investment.

The Dave Ramsey Show

Dave Ramsey is a widely considered a financial freedom guru, and his practical and no-excuses podcast was made for those looking to get out of debt.

We Study Billionaires

Like the title implies, this show is dedicated to analyzing what makes billionaires rich. Each week you'll learn about the decisions and choices that got them there.

Freakonomics Radio

A spin-off of the popular Freakonomics book, this show explores the different economic factors affecting policies, politics, and people.

Planet Money

This NPR staple tells stories about money we don't offer hear. It's short episodes contain everything from politics to food.

With these podcasts you'll be a finance whiz in no time!
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