download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewNischa Shah says she has read many books about money, from the classics that cover the fundamentals like "Rich Dad Poor Dad" to more mindset-focused texts like "The Psychology Of Money." The Richest Man in BabylonAdvertisementShah's top pick is George S Clason's "The Richest Man in Babylon." He becomes the richest man in the city by following simple money-making principles that still hold true today, from paying yourself first to controlling your spending and putting your money to work. Related storiesThis book boils down what it takes to build wealth "in a way that is not boring and mundane," said Shah.

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