Haven't gotten around to a summer reading list yet? There's still time. Whether you're looking for advanced insight on investing or just the basics on budgeting, this book list has options for various levels of money know-how. (We weren't paid to plug these – instead we read a lot and picked a mix of entertaining, useful, and relevant titles to get you going.)

On My Own Two Feet, Manisha Thakor and Sharon Kedar
Though clearly aimed at young women, this book provides simple, straightforward information on investing and financial security that is applicable to anyone – young or old, guys or girls.
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Be a Real Estate Millionaire, Dean Graziosi
Written by a seasoned and successful real estate expert, this book teaches Graziosi's personal strategies for winning in real estate. His strategies may be just what you were waiting for.
• • Get Real... Estate

Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon L. Lechter
A modern classic that shifts the way you fundamentally think about money by explaining how to use good debt vs. bad debt, assets vs. liabilities, and how to make money work for you.
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The Intelligent Investor, Benjamin Graham
Definitely the bruiser of the bunch, this thick book's author was Warren Buffett's mentor. Buffett even claimed that this is the "best book on investing ever written."
• • • Get Serious

Financial Planning Demystified, Paul Lim
Covers bonds, stocks, investing, retirement, financial planning and other money topics we run into – there are even quizzes.
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The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke, Suze Orman Includes Gen-Y specific subjects ranging from credit, careers, and student debt to investing. With six New York Times bestsellers (including this one), Orman may be on to something.
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Your Next Great Stock, Jack Hough
A solid, clearly written book on stock screening strategies by a seasoned investment journalist.
• • Get Stock Savvy

Getting Loaded, Peter Bielagus
For young people who want to start making money now. Not solely an investment book, it's filled with strategies and tips for saving money, and written in an entertaining and informal style.
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Standard & Poor's Guide to Money & Investing, Virginia B. Morris and Kenneth M. Morris
A user-friendly guide, loaded with pictures and diagrams, that could become indispensable. Color-coded sections explain almost any investment concept/vehicle in short snippets.
• • Get Retirement Ready

The Little Book of Common Sense Investing, John C. Bogle Contrasts mutual funds with index funds (Bogle's recommendation for stock success), and goes on to show you how to make an index fund work for you.
• • Get Stock Savvy Level of Expertise

• Basic
• • Moderate
• • • In-Depth

Sources:

bordersstores.com; amazon.com