Money basics
Finance 101 for Kids
by Walter Andal
A friendly intro to saving, budgeting, and investing — written for young readers with clear examples and illustrations.
Ages 8–12
Related: Lesson 1-1, Lesson 1-4
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Finance book library
Popular books for learners at every stage — from saving basics to investing history. Many titles connect to lessons you will find in My Money Venture.
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22 books found
Money basics
How to Turn $100 into $1,000,000
by James McKenna, Jeannine Glista & Matt Fontaine
From the Biz Kid$ team — earning, saving, investing, and building wealth with teen-friendly humor and practical steps.
Ages 10–15
Related: Lesson 1-3, Lesson 2-3
Money basics
Napkin Finance
by Tina Hay
Big money ideas explained in simple visuals — stocks, credit, taxes, and crypto without the jargon overload.
Ages 12+
Related: Lesson 5-1, Lesson 7-1
Mindset & behavior
Rich Dad Poor Dad
by Robert T. Kiyosaki
Classic story of two money mindsets — assets vs. liabilities, and why financial education matters early.
Ages 14+ (read with a parent)
Related: Lesson 4-1, Lesson 6-13
Mindset & behavior
The Psychology of Money
by Morgan Housel
Short stories about how people really behave with money — luck, greed, fear, and long-term thinking.
Ages 14+
Related: Lesson 3-11, Lesson 5-4
Money basics
Broke Millennial
by Erin Lowry
Step-by-step guide to getting your financial life together — budgeting, credit, and awkward money conversations.
Ages 16+
Related: Lesson 2-1, Lesson 6-8
Money basics
I Will Teach You to Be Rich
by Ramit Sethi
A six-week program for banking, budgeting, investing, and automating your money — blunt and actionable.
Ages 16+
Related: Lesson 3-9, Lesson 4-5
Money basics
The Total Money Makeover
by Dave Ramsey
Debt snowball, emergency funds, and living on a plan — popular with families building money habits together.
Ages 14+ (great with parents)
Related: Lesson 2-5, Lesson 2-1
Investing
The Little Book of Common Sense Investing
by John C. Bogle
Why low-cost index funds beat most stock pickers over time — from the founder of Vanguard.
Ages 14+
Related: Lesson 5-3, Lesson 5-5
Investing
The Intelligent Investor
by Benjamin Graham
The foundational value-investing book Warren Buffett recommends — dense but timeless on risk and discipline.
Ages 16+ (advanced)
Related: Lesson 5-4, Lesson 5-5
Investing
One Up On Wall Street
by Peter Lynch
How everyday observations can lead to smart investments — from the legendary Fidelity manager.
Ages 15+
Related: Lesson 5-1, Lesson 5-2
Investing
A Random Walk Down Wall Street
by Burton G. Malkiel
Explains markets, bubbles, and why index investing works — includes history from tulip mania to modern crashes.
Ages 16+
Related: Lesson 5-5, Lesson 5-4
Mindset & behavior
The Millionaire Next Door
by Thomas J. Stanley & William D. Danko
Research on how ordinary people build wealth through frugal habits — not flashy spending.
Ages 14+
Related: Lesson 2-2, Lesson 2-3
Mindset & behavior
Your Money or Your Life
by Vicki Robin & Joe Dominguez
Connects money to life energy and values — popular for thoughtful savers and FIRE-curious teens.
Ages 15+
Related: Lesson 3-8, Lesson 6-11
Money basics
O.M.G. Official Money Guide for Teenagers
by Susan P. Beacham & Michael L. Beacham
Compact guide on budgeting, saving, credit, identity protection, and insurance — written specifically for teens.
Ages 10–18
Related: Lesson 3-9, Lesson 6-8
Money basics
Why Didn't They Teach Me This in School?
by Cary Siegel
99 personal money management principles — short chapters perfect for busy students.
Ages 14+
Related: Lesson 2-1, Lesson 4-1
Financial history
Too Big to Fail
by Andrew Ross Sorkin
Inside story of the 2008 financial crisis — how banks, regulators, and leaders responded when the system nearly collapsed.
Ages 16+ (advanced)
Related: Lesson 6-12, Lesson 5-5
Financial history
The Big Short
by Michael Lewis
How a few investors saw the housing bubble coming — readable history of the 2008 crisis and Wall Street culture.
Ages 16+ (mature themes)
Related: Lesson 6-12, Lesson 7-11
Financial history
Flash Boys
by Michael Lewis
How high-speed trading changed markets — great for teens curious about fintech and fairness on Wall Street.
Ages 15+
Related: Lesson 8-5, Lesson 8-2
Mindset & behavior
Freakonomics
by Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner
Economics detective stories — incentives, hidden causes, and thinking critically about numbers in the news.
Ages 14+
Related: Lesson 2-4, Lesson 3-6
Financial history
The Ascent of Money
by Niall Ferguson
History of money from ancient credit to modern banking — connects past crises to today's financial world.
Ages 16+
Related: Lesson 1-1, Lesson 4-6
Investing
The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing
by Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer & Michael LeBoeuf
Plain-language guide to index investing, asset allocation, and building wealth — ideal for young investors starting out.
Ages 14+
Related: Lesson 5-7, Lesson 8-9
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