Tired of self-help books that feel bro-y and out-of-touch? Us too. That’s why we're excited to share the reads that genuinely changed our relationships with money, gave us confidence in our careers, and made us feel less alone in our financial journeys — just in time for summer days by the pool.

In part 1 of this 2-part episode, we break down our favorite reads across six categories:

Money books that don't feel like a chore

Books that have shifted our entire money mindset

Financial classics worth your time

Career-leveling must-reads

Fascinating nonfiction to keep you curious

Books that made us feel completely seen

Whether you're looking to finally tackle investing, level up your career, or just want something that makes personal finance feel like a conversation with your smartest friend, we've got you covered with this summer TBR list.

Join us next week for part 2: our favorite fun + fiction reads!

📌 Time Stamps:

[00:01:30] Our reading habits and how often we dive into finance books

[00:03:30] "The money read that doesn't feel like homework"

[00:07:45] "The read that'll change your relationship with money"

[00:13:00] "The financial classic worth revisiting"

[00:17:00] "The book that'll help you level up your career"

[00:20:00] "Learn something new nonfiction"

[00:25:00] "The one that'll make you feel seen"

[00:30:00] What's coming in part two: fiction and fun reads

📚 Books Mentioned:

Money for Couples by Ramit Sethi

How to Money by Jean Chatzky and Katheryn Tuggle

The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rogers

Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey

A Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins

I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi

Bet on Yourself by Sarah Turner

We Should Get Together by Kat Vellos

How to Win At Travel by Brian Kelly Untamed by Glennon Doyle

The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler

Untamed by Glennon Doyle

📩 Join The Finance Girlies on Substack: https://thefinancegirlies.substack.com/

💖 Email us your money questions: [email protected]

📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefinancegirlies/

🎉 Join The Finance Girlies Insiders by upgrading on Substack and enjoy:

Bonus episodes, starting with anonymous wedding confessions, money drama, and a full script workbook

Juicier convos that are too real (or too spicy) for the main feed

Real listener coaching sessions + deeper stories from our lives

Early access to Q&As, exclusive polls, and discounts on future events and products

Plus, surprise extras we’re cooking up behind the scenes