Best Finance Books to Read in Your 20s

Your 20s are the perfect time to master money. These books will help you save smarter, invest wisely, and build lasting wealth.

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Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Kiyosaki

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The Psychology of Money – Morgan Housel

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I Will Teach You to Be Rich – Ramit Sethi

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The Millionaire Next Door – Thomas J. Stanley

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Your Money or Your Life – Vicki Robin

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Broke Millennial – Erin Lowry

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The Intelligent Investor – Benjamin Graham

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