NerdWallet Book Club

Welcome to our book club, where we read a personal finance book together — and talk to the author — every quarter.

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Edited by other Updated Mar 4, 2026 Welcome to the NerdWallet Book Club, where we talk with authors about personal finance books. Photo courtesy of Simon & Schuster. Our next book is "Get a Financial Life" by Beth Kobliner. The fifth edition of this classic personal finance book gives tips to millennials and Gen Zers who are struggling to navigate the current economy. To enter for a chance to win our book giveaway, send an email to nerdybookclub@nerdwallet.com with the subject: “Book Giveaway” during the Giveaway Period. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. PST on July 30. Include the following information: your first and last name, email address, ZIP code and phone number. For more information, please visit our official giveaway rules page. To enter for a chance to win our book giveaway, send an email to nerdybookclub@nerdwallet.com with the subject: “Book Giveaway” during the Giveaway Period. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. PST on July 30. If you have suggestions for future authors to interview or reflections about our current book, please send us a note at nerdybookclub@nerdwallet.com. We look forward to reading with you! Previous book club picks include: "Money Proud" by Nick Wolny "My Mother's Money" by Beth Pinsker "Cost of Living: Essays" by Emily Maloney “Clever Girl Finance: Ditch Debt, Save Money, and Build Real Wealth" by Bola Sakunbi “Finance for the People: Getting a Grip on Your Finances" by Paco de Leon “Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management” by Joe Saul-Sehy “The Less People Know About Us: A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets, and Stolen Identity" by Axton Betz-Hamilton “Plant-Based on a Budget: Quick and Easy" by Toni Okamoto “Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How to Have Essential Conversations With Your Parents About Their Finances" by Cameron Huddleston “A Healthy State of Panic: Follow Your Fears to Build Wealth, Crush Your Career, and Win at Life " by Farnoosh Torabi “The 30-Day Money Cleanse" by Ashley Feinstein Gerstley How to Adult: Personal Finance in the Real World" by Jake Cousineau “Financially Lit! The Modern Latina’s Guide to Level Up Your Dinero & Become Financially Poderosa" by Jannese Torres “Invest Like a Girl: Jump Into the Stock Market, Reach Your Money Goals, and Build Wealth" by Jessica Spangler "Buy What You Love Without Going Broke" by Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni "You Don't Need a Budget" by Dana Miranda "Feel-Good Finance" by Aja Evans "Retirement Bites: A Gen X Guide to Securing Your Financial Future" by Kerry Hannon and Janna Herron Explore more on About the author Palmer Kimberly Palmer is a personal finance expert at NerdWallet. She is also the author of three books about money: "Smart Mom, Rich Mom," "The Economy of You" and “Generation Earn.” Kimberly's work also appears at NerdWallet Canada. Published in How to Pay Off Debt: Top Strategies for 2026 Credit Score Ranges: What They Mean and How They Work How to Budget Money in 5 Steps 28 Proven Ways to Save Money Get Your Free Credit Score By NerdWallet How to Pay Off Debt: Top Strategies for 2026 By Lauren Schwahn, Jackie Veling 50/30/20 Budget Calculator By Amanda Barroso, Elizabeth Ayoola