The ToonieWise Bookshelf

Hand-picked books to help you master your money. These are the resources we trust and recommend for Canadian investors.

Canadian Classics

Must-read foundational books for every Canadian investor.

The Wealthy Barber Returns
The Wealthy Barber Returns
David Chilton

Common-sense advice that has helped millions of Canadians. Witty, direct, and incredibly practical.

Wealthing Like Rabbits
Wealthing Like Rabbits
Robert R. Brown

An original and occasionally hilarious introduction to the world of personal finance. Painless and practical.

Stop Over-Thinking Your Money
Stop Over-Thinking Your Money
Preet Banerjee

Five simple rules for financial success. Great for mastering the fundamentals without getting overwhelmed.

Smart Investing

Evidence-based strategies for long-term wealth.

Reboot Your Portfolio
Reboot Your Portfolio
Dan Bortolotti

From the creator of Canadian Couch Potato, the ultimate guide to ETF investing for Canadians.

Millionaire Teacher
Millionaire Teacher
Andrew Hallam

The nine rules of wealth you should have learned in school. A perfect guide for index investing in Canada.

Beat the Bank
Beat the Bank
Larry Bates

The Canadian guide to simply successful investing. Learn how to beat the bank and keep more of your returns.

The Value of Simple
The Value of Simple
John A. Robertson

A practical guide to taking the complexity out of investing. The perfect manual for DIY investors.

A Random Walk Down Wall Street
A Random Walk Down Wall Street
Burton G. Malkiel

The time-tested strategy for successful investing. Explains why index funds are often the best choice.

The Rule of 30
The Rule of 30
Frederick Vettese

A better way to save for retirement. Strategies for maximizing your retirement income in Canada.

Money Mindset

Understanding the psychology behind your financial decisions.

The Psychology of Money
The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel

Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness. It's not about what you know, it's about how you behave.

The Art of Spending Money
The Art of Spending Money
Morgan Housel

Simple choices for a richer life. A deeply insightful exploration of what money really means and how to spend it wisely.

Quit Like a Millionaire
Quit Like a Millionaire
Kristy Shen & Bryce Leung

A Canadian couple's journey to FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) and how you can do it too.

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