Best resources/books on getting personal finance in order?

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Total Money Make Over made me a a net worth of 1 M and zero debt in 8 years

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Your Money Or Your Life is a good start.

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Not a book, but I started using the YNAB app (You Need a Budget). It's an app + budgeting philosophy that has been tremendously helpful.

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