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Books we recommend

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The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel

The rare finance book that changes how you think about money.
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Rich Dad Poor Dad
Robert Kiyosaki

The mindset shift on assets vs. liabilities.
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I Will Teach You to Be Rich
Ramit Sethi

A no-guilt system for spending and saving.
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The Total Money Makeover
Dave Ramsey

The classic, no-nonsense debt-free game plan.

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