Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bad with Money | 2019 | Gaby Dunn | Buy |
Bad with Money (2019) by Gabe Dunn is a personal finance book that grew from his podcast of the same name, which launched in 2016. The book addresses money management, debt, student loans, and the systemic factors that make personal finance difficult for many people, particularly those in creative or freelance careers and those from communities underserved by mainstream financial advice.
Dunn approaches the subject through his own experiences of financial instability alongside broader analysis of economic systems. The tone is frank and often comedic, avoiding the authoritative voice typical of financial self-help in favor of the kind of honest conversation the podcast established. He has written a finance column for Marie Claire and contributed financial journalism to other publications, making this an extension of his ongoing engagement with money as a subject.
The book found an audience among readers who already knew the podcast and among younger readers looking for financial guidance that acknowledged the specific challenges they faced rather than assuming a conventional career path or financial baseline.