Everything you need to get your financial situation in order is available at your fingertips. So, why not take advantage of it? There are personal finance books, websites, and magazines that all want to feed you the information to transform your finances.
I have a bit of an unhealthy obsession with self-help books in general, but especially with personal finance books. I didn't always feel this way because I assumed personal finance books would be boring, but thankfully I was wrong. The best personal finance books weave a story in between teaching you a thing or two.
The following books only scratch the surface of the books I credit to my knowledge and financial revamp. They are truly vital to anyone wanting to transform their finances.
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The 10 Best Personal Finance Books
1.Clever Girl Finance: Ditch Debt, Save Money And Build Real Wealth By Bola Sokunbi
This book is written by a woman of color for women, and it's a beginner's guide to personal finance. You'll learn about saving, budgeting, investing and managing your finances so you can build real wealth. You'll also learn about your financial well-being and achieving financial wellness. The book includes stories of everyday women who have achieved financial independence
2.Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That The Poor And Middle Class Do Not! By Robert Kiyosaki And Sharon Lechter
This book is a classic circa 1997, but the information still rings true today. The book is based on Kiyosaki's life and the contrasts between his biological poor father and his friend's rich father. You'll learn about building wealth through investing in assets, real estate investing, business ownership and financial intelligence.
3.All Your Worth: The Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan By Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi
All Your Worth is written by the senator and 2020 presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren, as well as her daughter. This book is a guide that outlines six steps to help rid yourself of financial hardship. You'll learn about the 50/30/20 budgeting rule, counting the dollars not the pennies, homeownership benefits, and strategic debt.
4.Million Dollar Women: The Essential Guide for Female Entrepreneurs Who Want to Go Big By Julia Pimsleur
Pimsleur recognizes that women are creating businesses at nearly twice the rate of men, but only 3% of all women business owners reach revenues of over $1 million. Julia has created a guide to help women dream bigger, so they can reach the $1 million revenue mark. You'll learn about overcoming emotional and practical hurdles and turning your ideas into actions. You also get an appendix of exercises.
5.Nice Girls Don't Get Rich: 75 Avoidable Mistakes Women Make With Money By Lois P Frankel
This best-selling book focuses on the conscious unlearning of habits that society has pushed onto girls. The habits prevent women from becoming financially independent and living their dreams. You'll learn about subconscious fears of money, empowerment and assertiveness, and the importance of investing like men are taught to do.
6.Millionaire Women Next Door: The Many Journeys of Successful American Businesswomen By Thomas J. Stanley
Stanley exposes the reality of wealth in America and its actual distribution. He focuses on revealing the habits of successful self-made businesswomen. You'll learn about choices, working styles, and lives of successful businesswomen.
7.Live It, Love It, Earn It: A Woman's Guide To Financial Freedom by: Marianna Olszewski
Olszewski reached success with a multi-million-dollar business after humble beginnings. She strived for abundance and financial independence and wants to teach women how to become as fabulous as her. You'll learn about the path to financial independence, how to say "yes" to yourself, how to fall in love with your money, and how to embody success.
8.Rich Bitch: A Simple 12-Step Plan For Getting Your Financial Life Together… Finally By Nicole Lapin
Lapin takes her readers through her own personal journey of financial well-being while serving you sass. She shows the readers her mistakes, experiences and how she got her finances in order. You'll learn about investing in yourself, speaking the "language of money," and rehabbing bad habits.
9.Real Money Answers for Every Woman: How to Win the Money Game With or Without a Man By: Patrice C. Washington
Washington is a woman of color who takes her readers through her path to financial security. She educated herself about finance, changed her spending and attitude habits. Patrice offers actionable advice that every woman can use. You'll learn about getting out of debt (as she did by age 25), rebuilding your credit, and fulfilling your financial dreams with or without a man.
10. Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to Up Your Earnings and Change Your Life By Barbara Stanny
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Women are earning six figures or more at faster rates than for men. Women are gaining wealth through entrepreneurship, corporate executives, and many other careers. Stanny outlines the seven key strategies that have helped these high-achieving women which include profit motive, audacity, resilience, encouragement, self-awareness, non-attachment, and financial know-how.
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Aaliyah Sydonie Williams is a lover of pomegranates, intimate concerts, fluffy socks and all things R&B. She's a founder of a college advice blog, Her Little Corner, where she dishes helpful advice for college students to slay their college experience. When Aaliyah isn't eating at Starbucks, she's studying for her courses in finance, discovering new spots in the city, and brushing up on her photography skills. Keep up with her at Aaliyah Williams (@aaliyahsydonie).
Exclusive: Melanie Fiona On Making High-Vibrational Music & Saying Yes To Partnership
Melanie Fiona is back! After taking a little more than a decade-long hiatus, she has officially made her return to music and blessed us with two singles, “Say Yes” and “I Choose You.” While both singles are very different from each other, they both reflect who she is today and the type of music she wants to make. In our conversation, the mom of two expressed what she learned during her time away.
“It's interesting, even when I said it is like coming back, I don't ever feel like I really left because I was always still performing. I've still been public. It's not like I went into being this recluse person or version of myself, but the thing that I really learned in this process is that I think things take time,” Melanie says in a xoNecole exclusive.
“I think often we're so caught up in it, being on the timing of demand or popularity, or, like, striking while the iron is hot and the thing that I've learned is that everything is on God's time. That's it. Every time I thought I would have been ready, or, like, things were taking too long, I had to reship some things, personally, professionally, in my life. I also gave myself permission to make a living, not just make a living, but make a life for myself.”
Making a life for herself included getting married to Grammy-nominated songwriter Jared Cotter, starting a family, and embracing new landscapes, such as podcasting as a co-host of The Mama’s Den podcast. She also began doing more spiritual work and self-care practices like meditation, sound healing, Reiki, acupuncture, and boundary setting, which allowed her to get in touch with her inner voice.
“I wasn't putting out music, and I wasn't experiencing a number one record, but I was being a number one mom,” she says.
“I was experiencing things that were allowing me to heal and get in touch with myself so that I could make new music from a space of joy and freedom, and excitement again because I definitely feel like I did lose some excitement because of just politics and industry and what it can do to your mental health and even your physical health. So giving myself the space to really just say, ‘Hey, it's okay. Everything's right on time.’”
The joy and excitement are felt in one of two new singles, “I Choose You,” which is more of a lovers rock vibe, a tribute to Melanie’s Caribbean roots. While the Grammy award-winner is known for ballads like “It Kills Me” and “Fool For You,” she is becoming more intentional about the music she makes, calling it high-vibrational music. She says her music is a “reflection of my life,” as it captures every facet, from hanging out with friends to riding around in her car.
“Say Yes” has the classic R&B vibe Melanie is known for. However, both songs are inspired by her relationship. Melanie and Jared got married in December 2020, and the Toronto-bred artist dished on their relationship. Fun fact: he is featured in the “Say Yes” music video.
“When we first started dating, I had come into that relationship post a lot of self-work. I had gotten out of a long-term relationship, I had a year and a half to date and be by myself and do a lot of work on myself alone. And when we met, I remember feeling like this has to be my person because I feel it,” she says.
“And so when we went into that relationship, and we started dating, I was very clear. I was like, I know what I want. I'm very clear on what I need, and I'm not going to withhold my truth about myself in this process because of pride or fear of rejection. I know you love me, but I'm coming with my heart in my hand to let you know that if we're gonna get there, we have to put fear aside and say yes. So that was kind of like my open letter to him, which is why the video is us having a conversation.”
Melanie also shares that saying yes to her partner has empowered her in many ways, including motherhood and showing up for herself. Her new EP, also titled Say Yes, will be available at the top of 2025.
Check out the full interview below.
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There's something about snuggling up in your favorite blanket and watching a comfort show or movie on Netflix, and what better time to do just that than in December? As the weather outside gets cooler, staying in becomes more of the norm. Thus, Netflix and Chill is a go-to. Luckily, Netflix has released new Black films and series on their popular streaming platform.
From Tyler Perry's historical drama The Six Triple Eight, starring Kerry Washington, to the Will Packer-produced comedy starring Marsai Martin, Regina Hall, and Issa Rae, Little, this season is looking up.
See the full list below.
Little (12/1)
Regina Hall's character is a bossy tech mogul who has everyone scared of her, including her assistant, played by Issa Rae. However, when she transforms into her younger self (Marsai Martin), she learns how to be more kind to others.
Daddy Day Care (12/1)
Eddie Murphy stars in this film as a father who decides to open a daycare after losing his job.
30 For 30 Collection (12/2)
30 For 30 is an ESPN docu-series highlighting some of sports' legendary figures and moments. Some of the episodes include Winning Time: Reggie Miller Vs. The New York Knicks and Celtics/ Lakers: The Best of Enemies.
Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was (12/10)
In this special, the multi-talented Jamie Foxx returns to stand-up to give an unforgettable performance.
Blood, Sweat & Heels S2 (12/13)
The short-lived Bravo reality TV series documented the lives of a group of girlfriends making it in NYC. The show starred model-turned-podcaster Melyssa Ford, author Demetria Lucas, and the late TV host Daisy Lewellyn.
The Equalizer S1-3 (12/16)
The hit CBS show starring Queen Latifah is now available on Netflix. Watch the beloved actress kick ass and take names in this popular drama.
The Six Triple Eight (12/20)
The new Tyler Perry film starring Kerry Washington is a true story about the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color during World War II.
Christmas Game Day Ravens Vs. Texans (12/25)
While many will tune in to watch the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans game, others will tune in to watch Beyoncé perform during halftime.
Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind At Radio City Music Hall (12/31)
Comedian Michelle Buteau's comedy special will focus on her life with twins, going viral, and much more.
Evil S3 (12/31)
While Evil was unfortunately canceled by CBS, viewers can rewatch the series on Netflix, with season three premiering December 31st.
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