My #1 money book recommendation


Hello Reader ,

As a finance coach for couples, I get asked all the time: "What's the ONE book we should read together?"

Without hesitation, I recommend "The Psychology of Money" by Morgan Housel.

Here's why this book is a game-changer: It taught my husband and I (and now the couples I work with) that personal finance is more personal than it is finance. Our money decisions are driven by emotions, experiences and psychology rather than pure logic. Understanding why we make certain money choices is the foundation for changing them, both individually and as a couple.

I've seen couples have major breakthroughs after reading this book together. It creates a shared language for talking about money without judgment.

Over the years, my husband and I have read countless personal finance books, but there are 8 that truly transformed our relationship with money. From getting out of debt to automating wealth building to managing money as a couple, each one taught us something invaluable and these are the same books I recommend to my clients.

Would you like to see the 8 books that changed our financial life together? Read the full blog post here

Now I'm curious: What personal finance book has had the biggest impact on your relationship with money? Hit reply and let me know!

Love,

P.S. In my work with couples, I've seen that reading about money won't change your life, but taking action together on what you learn will.

Money and Marriage

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