How was this list created?

We searched for "best Retirement Planning books", found the top 5 articles, took every book mentioned in 2+ articles, and averaged their rankings.

How many books are in this list?

There are 13 books in this list.

Why did you create this list?

We wanted to gather the most accurate list of Retirement Planning books on the internet.

13 Best Retirement Planning Books of All Time

Our goal: Build the most true list of best Retirement Planning books.

Our process:
1. Search for "best Retirement Planning books" and study the top 5 articles.
2. Add only the top books (mentioned 2+ times).
3. Rank the results neatly for you here! 😊
(This process takes a long time, but we do the research so you don't have to!)

(Updated 2022)

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The Smartest Retirement Book You'll Ever Read
Achieve Your Retirement Dreams--in Any Economy
Daniel R. Solin
Appears in 3 articles
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The New Rules of Retirement
Strategies for a Secure Future
Robert C. Carlson
Appears in 3 articles
3
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The 5 Years Before You Retire
Retirement Planning When You Need It the Most
Emily Guy Birken
Appears in 3 articles
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How to Make Your Money Last
The Indispensable Retirement Guide
Jane Bryant Quinn
Appears in 3 articles
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The Total Money Makeover
A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
Dave Ramsey
Appears in 2 articles
1 recommender
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Your Money or Your Life
9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence
Vicki Robin
Appears in 2 articles
1 recommender
MOST RECOMMENDED!
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The Psychology of Money
Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness
Morgan Housel
Appears in 2 articles
4 recommenders
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The New Retirementality
Planning Your Life and Living Your Dreams...at Any Age You Want
Mitch Anthony
Appears in 2 articles
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The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning For and Living in Retirement
Hans Scheil
Appears in 2 articles
10
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Retire Before Mom and Dad
The Simple Numbers Behind A Lifetime of Financial Freedom
Rob Berger
Appears in 2 articles
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Income on Demand
Master Your Retirement Portfolio, Ignore the Market, and Leave the IRS Weeping
Jonathan D. Bird
Appears in 2 articles
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How Much Money Do I Need to Retire?
Uncommon Financial Planning Wisdom for a Stress-Free Retirement
Todd R. Tresidder
Appears in 2 articles
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Don't Go Broke in Retirement
A Simple Plan to Build Lifetime Retirement Income
Steve Vernon
Appears in 2 articles

FAQ

How was this list created?
We searched for "best Retirement Planning books", found the top 5 articles, took every book mentioned in 2+ articles, and averaged their rankings.
How many books are in this list?
There are 13 books in this list.
Why did you create this list?
We wanted to gather the most accurate list of Retirement Planning books on the internet.