Welcome to our Financial Independence Library

Welcome to our carefully curated list of financial independence (FI) books. Each title here has been handpicked because it profoundly influenced the way I think about money, wealth-building, and financial freedom. A five-star rating here signifies potentially life-changing impact—books that can inspire you to radically transform your financial journey for the better. Four-star rating books are also excellent and a must-read for anyone pursuing financial independence. I have read a lot of three-star books (and worse), but these of course did not make it to the blog!

Some of these books are also covered in depth on the blog, and I’ve included links below to related articles where applicable, so you can dive deeper into key takeaways and actionable insights.

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Book cover titled 'The Simple Path to Wealth' by JL Collins featuring a simple illustration of a path leading through a landscape with mountains in the background.

Discover simple strategies for financial independence and stress-free investing, with low-cost index funds and long-term wealth building. Probably one of the best if you are new to the topic.
★★★★★

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Book cover of 'The Psychology of Money' by Morgan Housel with a graphic of a brain divided into two halves.

Explore timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness, revealing how your mindset shapes financial success more than technical know-how. This excellent book is covered here.
★★★★★

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Book cover titled "Your Money or Your Life" by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez, emphasizing 9 steps to transform your relationship with money and achieve financial independence, with a yellow background and blue and white text.

Considered (rightly so) the Bible of financial independence. Transform your relationship with money, aligning spending with values to achieve financial freedom. Book covered in this post.
★★★★★

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The cover of a book titled "The Little Book of Common Sense Investing" by John C. Bogle. The cover is red with white and black text, and includes a quote from Warren Buffett at the top.

Uncover the power of low-cost index funds as the simplest, most effective way to build wealth and outperform most active investors. All the evidence you need to sleep well at night!
★★★★☆

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Cover of a book titled "A Random Walk Down Wall Street" by Burton G. Malkiel, with a yellow background, black and white text, and an image of stacked dollar bills.

This classic guide provides a comprehensive look at investing, emphasizing the benefits of long-term, diversified strategies and explaining why beating the market is harder than it seems.
★★★★☆

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Book cover titled "Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living" by Elizabeth Willard Thames. Illustration of a house, trees, and a couple walking a dog in a neighborhood.

Follow a family’s journey to financial independence through frugality, offering practical tips for a simpler, happier life. Ideal for those looking for relatable finance journeys.
★★★★☆

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