Want to manage your personal finances more effectively? This is how you do it!

Text FRANÇOISE SCHUKKING  Illustration SHELL  |  2 minutes

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Every year, numerous books are published offering advice on how to enhance your financial knowledge. We have selected the top 3 must-reads for you!
Please note that the books are only available in Dutch.

01
The Female Fix – Marianne Bruijn
Financial independence as a game changer for women
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Marianne Bruijn, a married mother of four and a top marketer at Rabobank, has witnessed the extent of the financial inequality that still exists between men and women. Currently, only 50% of women in the Netherlands are financially independent. In her book The Female Fix, she combines personal experiences, scientific insights and practical tips to help women achieve greater financial security.

The book provides practical advice on saving, investing and navigating major life events such as moving in with a partner, having children and going through a divorce. With contributions from author Saskia Noort and Rabobank chairwoman Janine Vos, Bruijn emphasizes the importance of financial independence for women.

Eye-opener! This book clearly outlines the reasons women face financial disadvantages while also offering straightforward solutions. Bruijn's clear writing style, combined with numerous practical examples, makes it an inspiring and practical guide.

 

02
The Intelligent Investor – Benjamin Graham
The all-time classic about long-term investing
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Benjamin Graham is regarded as the founder of value investing and was the mentor of Warren Buffett, one of the most renowned and successful investors in history. In his book, De Intelligente Belegger (‘The Intelligent Investor’), he offers numerous timeless insights that assist investors in making rational, well-informed decisions while avoiding emotional pitfalls.

Instead of chasing quick gains, Graham teaches you how to develop a disciplined and strategy-based approach. He shows you how to analyse shares and bonds, manage risk and build financial solidity. This book is not a manual for stock picking, but a method for making sensible, well-considered investment decisions.

A must-read! This book is widely regarded as the definitive guide for investors. It's no surprise that Warren Buffett describes it as 'by far the best book ever written about investing. I highly recommend it to anyone who is serious about their financial future.'

03
Crazy about Money – Eef van Opdorp
Why money problems are (almost) never about money
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Familiar to viewers of the TV program Uitstel van Executie ('Delay of Execution'), budget coach Eef van Opdorp delves into the psychology behind financial decisions in her book Gek van Geld ('Crazy About Money'). She explores questions such as: Why does money sometimes seem to disappear? Why do we tend to save too little or even too much?

The book includes a money personality test that helps you determine which financial strategies are best suited to you. Instead of imposing a strict savings regime, it encourages you to view money from a fresh perspective.

Very insightful! This book teaches ways to improve your relationship with finances. This book is essential for anyone looking to improve their financial awareness.