Number 16: The Total Money Makeover
Dave Ramsey
Best for: Paying off debt
A strict, motivating plan for getting out of debt. Many FIRE stories start with a debt payoff.
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25 books for the road to FIRE
The books FIRE readers mention most, from first steps to life after work.
Different books suit different people, and some of these disagree with each other, for example on debt or on how to invest. That's fine. These are starting points, not advice.
Debt: 2 books
Number 17: The White Coat Investor
James M. Dahle
Best for: Doctors, dentists, professionals
Money basics written for doctors and other high earners who start late with big loans.
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Most of these books are at your local library. Many libraries also lend e-books and audiobooks you can borrow from home with your library card. Borrow first, and buy only the ones you'll read twice.
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