What are your favorite personal finance books? I just read Rich Habits and really liked it. I am also reading the Psychology of Money. Looking to read some more!

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"I will teach you to be rich" definitely got me started on the right path to financial literacy.

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If You Can is a really basic book (only like 15 pages) that is perfect for a beginner that has no idea where to start. If you know the basics already, it is probably not worth the effort but still a very quick read

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The Millionaire Next Door

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Automatic Millionaire

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Fav intl ETFs?

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VYM - 5%
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