Getting your finances in order and building wealth has always seemed challenging. Calculating what we need has always felt like trying to calculate the distance, rate, and time of a chancleta being thrown at us from across the room.
Unfortunately, for many Latinos and Latines in the United States, finances aren’t always a topic of discussion on Saturday mornings, and schools aren’t rushing to teach it either.
With all the information out there, it can get confusing about what we need to know and how it applies to our comunidad.
Luckily for us, these seven finance rockstars are using their plataforma to educate others on how to establish ways to make your dinero grow plentiful, like a money tree (which is an actual plant) or weeds. Check out their books below.
“Wealth Warrior: 8 Steps for Communities of Color to Conquer the Stock Market”
Linda García shares her perspective to illuminate a very real occurrence for many Latinas everywhere: single motherhood. In her book, García discusses the hardships she endured and how she turned her fortuna around using investing.
“Wealth Warrior” breaks down the nitty-gritty of the stock market and provides a guide for anyone looking to build generational wealth.
Buy from a local bookstore for $29 (hardcover) or $18.99 (paperback).
“Financially Lit!: The Modern Latina’s Guide to Level Up Your Dinero & Become Financially Poderosa”
As a first-generation Latina, Jannese Torres understands how minimal financial education can be in Latino households. Now, the award-winning money expert, educator, and “Yo Quiero Dinero” podcaster has taken all of her life lessons and poured them into a book that wants to help make you “financially unfuckwithable.”
If you’re interested in checking out her podcast, you can find it here.
Buy from a local bookstore for $30.
“Cultura and Cash: Lessons from the First Gen Mentor for Managing Finances and Cultural Expectations”
Giving yourself grace over the things you don’t know is the first step in improving your financial standing. For her debut book, “Cultura and Cash,” Giovanna “Gigi” González wanted to provide the Latino and Latine communities with practical, culturally relevant, and jargon-free advice so that they may create a sound financial foundation.
The bestselling author and TikTok influencer was even endorsed by Eva Longoria. She’s also got a podcast worth checking out as well.
Buy from a local bookstore for $18.95.
“Mind Your Money: Insightful Stories and Strategies to Help You Reach Your #MoneyGoals”
Financial educator and author Yanely Espinal didn’t want to pen just any old book on finance and wealth building — she wanted to write one that people actually enjoy.
“Mind Your Money” dives into budgeting, dealing with debt, and how to raise your credit score in a way that is personable and a little sassy.
Buy from a local bookstore for $16.99
“Latinas in Finance: Changing the financial narrative one Latina at a time”
Imelda Rodríguez knows that there is strength in numbers. So, she did what any Latina would do and brought in her community. She gathered 17 other Latinas within finance to help her write a book that was both personal and informative.
In it, each Latina shares their very own story and journey through finance as they move through life and career.
“Latinas in Finance” is not referred to as a book but as “a movement aiming to build generational wealth and to increase the percentage of Latinas in finances.”
Buy on Amazon for $19.97
“Overcoming Debt, Achieving Financial Freedom: 8 Pillars to Build Wealth”
Lawyer, author, and speaker Cindy Zuniga-Sánchez wrote her book to provide fellow first-gens with the tools to repay debt, negotiate their salaries, and establish profitable side hustles.
The tips and tricks she provides in her book reveal the steps she took “to go from having six figures of debt to a multiple six-figure net worth.”
Buy from a local bookstore for $27.95
Coming Soon: “Cash Libre”
Luzy King is hard at work writing her upcoming financial literacy book. In a recent Instagram post, she acknowledged that she’s currently “writing chapter six.” Her book will be published in 2026.
While you patiently wait for the mentor and investor to finish her book, check out her podcast.
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