The best books about money written by Latina authors

Why am I passionate about this?

I’m a 5x award-winning personal finance educator and money expert who specializes in helping Latinas reach financial freedom through entrepreneurship and investing. I have been fascinated by personal finance since 2016 when I realized that I hadn’t learned anything important about money after discovering personal finance podcasts. I’m a firm believer that financial literacy is the gateway to freedom, so my work involves educating women of color on how to use money to exercise their power. 


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Financially Lit!: The Modern Latina's Guide to Level Up Your Dinero & Become Financially Poderosa

By Jannese Torres,

Book cover of Financially Lit!: The Modern Latina's Guide to Level Up Your Dinero & Become Financially Poderosa

What is my book about?

This book offers you culturally relevant and relatable personal finance advice that will allow you to finally feel seen, heard, and understood. Whether it’s the guilt you feel from being the first person to “make it” while members of your family are still struggling or the way financial trauma manifests itself in negative and limiting beliefs around money, Torres is here to guide you through it all. Harness the powerful ways money can be used to create the life of your dreams and be empowered to step into financial freedom.

With the no-nonsense wisdom of someone who’s been there before, Torres will teach you how to set boundaries with your dinero, create and pass on generational wealth, diversify and increase your income, pursue financial independence, invest like a white dude, and more.

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The books I picked & why

Book cover of Wealth Warrior: 8 Steps for Communities of Color to Conquer the Stock Market

Jannese Torres Why did I love this book?

Linda Garcia is the true definition of a powerhouse! Not only does she talk about the stock market and how to become an investor, but she makes it easy to follow along and learn. She does an amazing job breaking down financial terms for everyone to understand. It’s as if she’s gently guiding you through all the things you’ve wanted to learn but hadn’t had the opportunity or access to.

This is a perfect resource to build generational wealth. It’s a must-read, and I highly recommend it if you are ready to work on your money wounds and build generational wealth.

By Linda Garcia,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Wealth Warrior as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

This much-needed conversational guide to the stock market by a financial expert empowers you to heal money wounds, establish financial literacy, and make your money work for you.
 
 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. As bills and eviction notices flowed in, she felt stuck. After getting advice from a work friend, Linda took the leap and invested two hundred dollars. Soon, two hundred dollars a month grew to seven thousand dollars, then that became a high six-figure investment.…


Book cover of Overcoming Debt, Achieving Financial Freedom: 8 Pillars to Build Wealth

Jannese Torres Why did I love this book?

Cindy is a clear, realistic, and relatable personal finance expert! She walks you through every major aspect of managing your money as an adult. She is honest about the challenges of navigating finances as a first-gen professional and then shows you how you can still make the most of your cash flow, save, invest in the stock market, and build your credit. She also touches on how to avoid falling into the cycle of over-consumption and overspending.

This book is a comprehensive and actionable guide for anyone looking to set themselves up for long-term financial health.

By Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Overcoming Debt, Achieving Financial Freedom as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Transform your financial situation with easy-to-follow advice from a first-generation professional

In Overcoming Debt, Achieving Financial Freedom: 8 Pillars to Build Wealth, lawyer, 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 the 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…


Book cover of Mind Your Money: Insightful Stories and Strategies to Help You Reach Your #MoneyGoals

Jannese Torres Why did I love this book?

Yanely’s book is a must-read no matter where you are in your financial journey. She’s engaging throughout the entire book, whether she is sharing an anecdote or a savings strategy. She is a great storyteller and uses her personal experiences to inspire others to make better choices and be financially free.

This easy-to-read book is full of practical information that can be understood by teens and young adults, as well as older consumers who are searching for ways to get ahead financially. She’s practical with her advice and empowering with her knowledge, and she makes you believe your financial goals are achievable with patience and planning.

Book cover of Money Made Easy: How to Budget, Pay Off Debt, and Save Money

Jannese Torres Why did I love this book?

I love how Allison keeps things simple and explains things in a way that’s easy to understand. This book is to the point, with no fancy financial language that you do not understand.

She gives you options on how to budget in a human world and makes sure you understand that life will happen, and that's okay. She's been through it all with her finances and helps the reader not feel like a failure but a success in progress.

I highly recommend this book for women who want a no-nonsense money plan from an encouraging voice.

By Allison Baggerly,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Money Made Easy as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Bust your debt for good with this results-based blueprint to financial freedom

In Money Made Easy: How to Budget, Pay Off Debt, and Save Money, renowned blogger, podcaster, speaker, and Founder of Inspired Budget, Allison Baggerly, delivers a powerful and effective blueprint to saving, budgeting, and investing your way to a brighter financial future. You'll discover saving, income, business, and debt-reduction tips as you identify your "money pattern" and break bad habits.

In the book, you'll find:

Checklists and templates you can use to put into practice the expert tips found inside Credit card balance-busting strategies that will put an…


Book cover of Cultura and Cash: Lessons from the First Gen Mentor for Managing Finances and Cultural Expectations

Jannese Torres Why did I love this book?

This captivating and empowering book takes you on a journey through the experiences of first-generation Latinas. Author Gigi Gonzalez creates an intimate and validating reading experience.

The inclusion of thoughtful questions prompts you to self-reflect, and she provides actionable steps toward financial wellness, emphasizing that your financial journey does not require making six figures. This is a must-read for all first-generation kids who are looking to feel more confident in the world of money!

By Giovanna González,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Cultura and Cash as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Money Lessons from the First Gen Mentor

Cultura and Cash is a practical and jargon-free money guide to help you tackle your finances as a First Gen Latina. In this valuable book, The First Gen Mentor, Giovanna “Gigi” González, uncovers cultural and systemic barriers First Gen face in their financial journey and provides actionable solutions on how to overcome them. Through storytelling and real-life examples, she’ll go into depth and explain best practices for creating a solid financial foundation through emergency funds, credit building, budgeting, debt payoff, and investing.

This book will improve your money mindset and give you the…


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