Reading is what separates the average person from the successful person in a career according to Huffington post.ss We recommend reading for at least 30 minutes each day. The book doesn’t even have to be business related, it can be a fiction book for pleasure. The end goal is to use that 30 minutes reading instead of watching television or doing something unproductive. Loan Away, a financial institution in Mississauga, Canada wants you to create better habits for a better career and life. This is why we have sourced this great list of business/entrepreneur/financial books to increase your net worth in 2018. The financial advisors of CNBC have chosen eight books that can help you become financially literate in no time. Before you read the list, do some research about the book and the author. You want to make sure the book you purchase will help you personally. Buying a book about being a better CEO won’t help you if you don’t even have a business right? Now, onto the list of best books to help you financially in 2018!
8 books to help you become wealthier in 2018
Boosting your financial I.Q. is a worthwhile resolution for 2018.
CNBC.com asked financial advisors what books they recommend to increase your understanding of how you should manage and invest your money.
Here are their top picks.
“I Will Teach You To Be Rich”
This book by Ramit Sethi provides a six-week program aimed at young adults ages 20 to 35.
Financial advisor Michael Kitces recommends the book because it not only teaches good habits, it also emphasizes the value of reinvesting in yourself.
“I find most personal finance books skip this oh-so-important aspect of trying to improve your financial situation by focusing on your earning power, rather than just your expenses or your portfolio investments,” Kitces said. “That’s what puts his book high on my list.”
“The Ultimate Financial Plan: Balancing Your Money and Life”
This financial planning book by Jim Stovall and Tim Maurer covers your overall financial situation, including your cash flow, insurance coverage and estate plan.
“This book is good for the DIY-ers who want take tackle and have the time to manage their own financial household,” said advisor Rianka Dorsainvil, founder and president of Your Greatest Contribution.
The book can also help you if you are already working with a financial advisor or planner.
“You will be able to bring ideas and thoughts to the table so it can feel like more of a partnership,” Dorsainvil said.
“The Millionaire Next Door”
Written by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko, this book examineshow truly wealthy Americans often live frugal lifestyles and rarely show off their wealth with flashy spending.
“It lays the foundation, and shows the impact of how living within your means and spending less than you earn can give you the financial freedom at an early age,” Dorsainvil said.
Reading the book should give you an understanding of how all decisions – from buying a home to a car – impacts your long-term wealth, according to Dorsainvil.
“Think and Grow Rich”
Napolean Hill’s book was first published in 1937 and draws lessons from rich men of that era, including Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, among others.
The book teaches you the “mindset one needs to become wealthy,” according to financial advisor Ivory Johnson, founder of Delancey Wealth Management in Washington, D.C.
“Our mind is incredibly powerful and thoughts turn into reality,” Johnson said.
“The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves”
Author Matt Ridley makes the case in his book for increased prosperity this century, in spite of what pessimists say.
That message, according to financial advisor Tom West, a partner at Signature Estate & Investment Advisors in Tysons Corner, Virginia, can help investors who shy away from the market because of their fears of what could go wrong.
“Ridley does a masterful job of contextualizing the progress of modern society in an accessible way, laying the groundwork for rationally expecting the world of tomorrow to be materially better,” West said. “The book was published after the financial crash but now seems just as timely.”
“Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not)”
Beth Kobliner’s book is aimed at helping parents of children from toddlers to young adults teach money management.
Financial advisor Diahann W. Lassus, president of Lassus Wherley in New Providence, New Jersey, recommends the book because it uses “language that is easy to understand without the alphabet soup we can get caught up in.”
The book addresses various financial topics including charitable giving and breaks down advice by age group.
“It is a valuable reference that will guide the parent at each stage of the child’s life,” Lassus said.
“The Elements of Investing: Easy Lessons for Every Investor”
Legendary investors Burton G. Malkiel and Charles D. Ellis provide basic advice on investing and saving in “The Elements of Investing.”
“This books distilled all of the best investment insights from each author’s classics, ‘A Random Walk Down Wall Street’ and ‘Winning The Loser’s Game,’ while also including personal finance and saving advice,” said Peter Lazaroff, co-chief investment officer at Plancorp, in St. Louis, Missouri. “This book is great for beginners looking to get a better grasp of how to invest for long term goals.”
“The Most Important Thing: Uncommon Sense for the Thoughtful Investor”
Howard Marks, co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management, shares his investment philosophy in his book, which includes his personal recollections as well as investment advice.
Louis Abel, chief investment officer at First Foundation Advisors in Irvine, California, said it is “one of the best books on value investing and investing in general.”
The book is required reading for all of the financial advisors at Abel’s firm, he said, and it is “suitable for both sophisticated and amateur investors alike.”
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Have you found a book that peaks your interest? Hopefully, you did because these books are some of the best available. If you didn’t, please let us know which book you are planning to read. For people who want to start investing their money, Loan Away staff recommend Millionaire Teacher by Andrew Hallam. Excellent read if you are a novice to investing your money like a financial advisor should. Regardless, this is a great list for anyone.
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