Here at Bluestem we relish the opportunity to guide you in all of your financial endeavors, and share our knowledge with you. If you’ve ever felt compelled to explore topics related to personal finance on your own, we can help with that too! Here is a list of recommendations for some additional reading.
Money and Happiness: A Guide to Living the Good Life by Laura Rowley
Explores the connection between financial well-being and happiness, offering practical advice for aligning your money with your values.
The Behavior Gap: Simple Ways to Stop Doing Dumb Things with Money by Carl Richards
Uses simple sketches and stories to highlight common financial mistakes and how to avoid them by understanding our own behavior.
Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending by Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton
Reveals how thoughtful spending — on experiences, others, and time — can lead to greater happiness and life satisfaction.
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel
Blends storytelling and behavioral science to show how our emotions and experiences shape financial decisions more than logic.
Why Smart People Do Stupid Things With Money: Overcoming Financial Dysfunction by Bert Whitehead
Identifies financial personality types and offers tailored strategies to overcome money-related blind spots and build lasting wealth.
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
Uncovers the surprising habits of America’s wealthy, emphasizing frugality, discipline, and long-term planning over flashy lifestyles.
A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Best Investment Guide That Money Can Buy by Burton G. Malkiel
Offers a broad overview of investment strategies and market theory, encouraging informed, long-term investing over speculation.
The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns by John C. Bogle
A timeless classic that champions the power of low-cost index funds, offering a clear and compelling roadmap for building long-term wealth through simple, disciplined investing.