7 Finance and Career Books for Every Power Woman in the Making

In a world where money is power, women need to take control of their finances. In her debut book, journalist and financial expert Nicole Lapin tells us how to do exactly that with her 12-step plan. She breaks down the difficult numbers (literally) and talks about money like a friend would, touching on all of her experiences, including her mistakes, to provide you the tools you need to thrive financially. 

As the title suggests, this book is the no-holds-barred guide to, well, getting it together. Written by anti-guru Sarah Knight (she also wrote The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck), this little book cuts through the BS and shows you how to stop self-sabotaging. Topics covered include financial and job advice, as well as ways to manage anxiety, avoid avoidance, and conquer your fear of failure. 

From former editor-in-chief of Seventeen and general trailblazer, Ann Shoket, comes the millennials guide to kicking butt in the real world. A combination of actionable guidance from successful millennial women and Shoket's own story of making it, The Big Life covers everything from craft a career you're passionate about to finding the partner who supports you and pushes you to reach your dreams. 

If you're looking to overhaul your financial life, might we suggest taking advice from someone who did just that? Author Jen Sincero shares her story from living in a converted garage to traveling the world in a series of personal essays intertwined with real talk advice for uncovering what's holding you back from saving and making money and tapping into your natural ability to be rich. 

Back like she never left comes Lapin again with another 12-step-plan, but this time it's all about being a boss. In her second book, Lapin covers how to take charge of your career and fully embrace being a boss in every aspect of your life. With her honest, no-nonsense writing style, she covers basically all the things you wish you learned in school but didn't: bills, starting a business, and excelling at your career no matter what level you're at. 

Transitions are arguably the trickiest parts of careers and life, in general. This book breaks down all the challenges that come with making changes no matter where you are in your job path and how to avoid or solve some of the trickiest problems you might encounter. 

In the midst of an ever-changing job market, fearless is probably the best thing a woman can be. Author Wendy Sachs spoke with dozens of women about all the fears and failures they faced on the road to success and weaves them together seemlessly with research and advice for moving through life with a little less caution so you can overcome setbacks and follow your dreams.