9 Personal Finance Books I Will Read in 2023

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Matt Viera
February 03, 2023

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Good morning and Happy Friday!

Welcome to another edition of The Matt Viera Newsletter.

Thank you for your continued support.

Have you wondered why recent issues of this newsletter have been shorter?

The reason is that I have been part of a writing cohort. 

The goal of the cohort is for participants to establish a daily writing habit by publishing 30 small (250-word) essays in 30 days.

I am proud to report I am 28/28. 

My only course of action in establishing and maintaining this habit over the past 28 days was waking up between 4:30 and 4:45am. I’d wake up, grab a coffee, sit down, write something, edit the piece, and publish before 6:00am. This worked for me, and I plan on maintaining this schedule. 

The cohort ends this coming Sunday, so I’ll be back to writing longer newsletter issues.

Now back to personal finances.

In addition to improving my writing game, I'm on a mission to improve my personal finance game.

I realize there is more, a whole lot more, to effective personal finance management than me telling you, “set up a budget,” “track your daily spending,” or “don’t buy coffee in the morning.”

I recently took a personal finance course (linked below) which exposed me to many nuances of personal finance management. However, there is still more for me to learn. Having said that, here are 9 personal finance books I plan to read in 2023:

1) Just Keep Buying by Nick Maggiulli. 

This book “crunches the numbers to answer the biggest questions in personal finance and investing, while providing you with proven ways to build your wealth right away.”

2) Financial Freedom by Grant Sabatier

Sabatier went from $2.26 in his bank account to a net worth of $1.25 million in 5 years. This book is “a step-by-step path to make more money in less time, so you have more time for the things you love.” 

3) Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

In this book, “Hill draws on stories of Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and other millionaires of his generation to illustrate his principles.”

4) Get Good with Money by Tiffany Aliche

This book provides “a ten-step plan for finding peace, safety, and harmony with your money—no matter how big or small your goals.”

5) The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco

This book challenges you to “demand more. Demand the truth. Change lanes and find your explosive wealth accelerator.”

6) The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

This book “shares 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to make better sense of one of life’s most important topics.”

7) The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins

This book explains, “since money is the single most powerful tool we have for navigating this complex world we’ve created, understanding it is critical.”

8) I Will Teach You to be Rich by Ramit Sethi

This book provides “a simple, powerful, no-BS 6-week program that just works.”

9) The 30-Day Money Cleanse by Ashely Feinstein Gerstley

This is the “money management book that will set you on the path to financial peace with interactive journaling prompts to hold you accountable and keep you on track.”

I look forward to diving into each of these books and once I do, I’ll post my key takeaways.

There is one book I do recommend you read if you cannot answer “YES” to all of the following questions:

  • Do you have enough money?

  • Are you at peace with your money?

  • Do you come home from your job full of life?

  • Are you spending enough time with family and friends?

  • Do you have time to participate in things you believe are worthwhile?

  • If you were laid off from your job, would you see it as an opportunity?

  • Do you have enough savings to see yourself through six months of normal living expenses?

If you answered “NO” to any of these questions, you must read Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez.

I first read Your Money or Your Life quite a few years ago. This book shifted my mindset into how I can be more intentional with my money to achieve my financial goals.

According to Amazon, “Your Money or Your Life has been considered the go-to book for taking back your life by changing your relationship with money. Hundreds of thousands of people have followed this nine-step program, learning to live more deliberately and meaningfully….”

If you’re living paycheck-to-paycheck, struggling with debt, or finding it challenging to achieve your financial goals, do yourself a favor and read this book.

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