National Latin Heritage Month takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latinx community. In honor of this yearly tradition, we’re showcasing our favorite personal finance books by Latinas you need in your life!
Step into the world of personal finance with a distinctly Latina flair in this latest blog post. If you’re eager to pave a path towards financial success while resonating with the experiences of accomplished Latinas, you’re in for a treat! We unveil a thoughtfully curated list of essential personal finance books that not only offer valuable insights but also embrace the unique perspectives of Latina individuals.
From navigating cultural financial landscapes to embracing unwavering determination, these reads provide more than just monetary guidance—they offer a blueprint for attaining financial well-being while staying true to your identity. Let’s dive in!
Wealth Warrior: 8 Steps for Communities of Color to Conquer the Stock Market by Linda García
Financial educator Linda García breaks down one of the most elusive yet effective financial systems in existence. A single mother at a young age, Linda struggled to survive. Now she owns her home and is making more money than she’d ever imagined, and is ready to help other people of color access stock knowledge and achieve financial success.
As a proud Latina, García understands that building wealth can mean more than stepping into financial arenas historically kept from communities of color. She guides you on how to establish a budget, create your “opportunity fund,” and pay yourself first. She shows you how to analyze a company, choose the right stocks for you, and create a plan to multiply your money. Purchase it here.
Mind Your Money: Insight Stories and Strategies to Help You Reach Your #MoneyGoals by Yanely Espinal
Let’s be real: most books about money are boring! Our brains crave stories, not seminars. Mind Your Money delivers all the personal finance basics through insightful stories with a splash of sass. Yanely Espinal knows how to make things easy to understand, which has earned her millions of views on YouTube as MissBeHelpful. Whether you’re frustrated with your budget, dealing with debt, or struggling to raise that credit score, this book will motivate and inspire you to finally reach your #MoneyGoals. Purchase it here.
Jefa in Training: The Business Startup Toolkit for Entrepreneurial and Creative Women by Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda
Business owner, and first-generation professional Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez delivers a practical and actionable blueprint for financial independence. Full of easy-to-apply advice for young adults, students, and early-career professionals, the book is a holistic guide to responsibly managing money and debt while building your nest egg.
In this book, you’ll explore how to be a responsible consumer, how to budget, save, invest, pay off debt, build credit, and increase your income. You’ll also understand much of what school didn’t teach you about student loans. Purchase it here.
Financial educator and Latina Kimberly Hamilton delivers an engaging guide for building wealth through small but powerful changes to your money – even if you’re starting small. As a former student debt warrior turned homeowner, Kimberly knows this experience first-hand, but this book isn’t about her. Kimberly teaches you how to take control of your finances, eliminate debt, and invest for your financial future. Written in a tone that sounds more like a friend than financial advice, you’ll gain the tools you need – psychological and financial – to change your mindset and achieve your own financial freedom. Purchase it here.
Eva Macias pulls back the curtain on a segment of the population that is often reluctant or overwhelmed by the financial process…Latin women. Macias shows readers that taking charge of your finances can, in fact, be quite fun and exciting as you watch your money grow.
This book reveals the cultural differences impacting the financial well-being for Latinas and includes everything you need to know about personal finance—whether you’re just getting started or starting over again. Purchase it here.
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