Franklin's Top Reads

Welcome to my personal library of eye-opening reads. These are the books I wish I had when I started my journey as a student in the Netherlands, books that teach you how to manage money, build good habits, stay focused, and take control of your future.

Whether you're just getting started with personal finance, looking to level up your mindset, or simply want to make smarter choices with your time and money, this list is for you.

I've handpicked every title with students and young professionals in mind. Some are classics, others are modern must-reads. But all of them can help you live smarter, richer, and more in control.

Franklin's Top Picks

  • The Psychology of Money by Morgal Housel

    Honestly, one of the best books I've ever read about money. Morgan explains the problem of money quite well and provides accurate solutions.

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  • Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

    This was my first book about personal finances and it changed my perspective about money. It's a beginner-friendly book to start with.

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  • Money Master the Game by Tony Robbins

    This 600+ page book is without a doubt on my most recommended list. Money Master the Game is the ultimate book about money. It's quite easy to ready and addictive.

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  • The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John C. Bogle

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  • The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley

    This book inspired me to adopt a frugal lifestyle which helped me save a tremendous amount of money each year. Eventhough the data is outdated, the principles and habits written in this book are still relevant.

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  • The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham

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  • The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason

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  • The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins

    An easy-read book with a great perspective on passive-investing using index funds.

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  • The Only Investment Guid You'll Ever Need by Andrew Tobias

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  • Capital in the Twenty-First Century by Thomas Piketty

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  • Financiën voor ZZP’ers en andere zelfstandig ondernemers van Femke Hogema

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  • The Next Millionaire Next Door Enduring Strategies for Building Wealth by Thomas J. Stanley, PhD and Sarah Stanley Fallaw, PhD

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  • Happy Money The New Science of Smarter Spending by Elizabeth Dunn & Michael Norton

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  • The Holy Grail of Investing by Tony Robbins

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