Episode · ChooseFI · 2025-07-06

Books mentioned on From Poverty to Semi-Retired | Kristen Knapp

2 books · With Kristen Knapp · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Kristen Knapp grew up in poverty, hit a $0 net worth at 35, and thought she'd never retire. Now she's traveling the world part-time and leading group trips for the FI community.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

1. 

   The Total Money Makeover

   Dave Ramsey · at 18:53

   The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey is a straightforward financial blueprint focused on aggressive debt elimination through a step-by-step budgetary system.

   Discussed

   “Dave Ramsey came on my newscast when he first released his Total Money Makeover book in the early 2000s. Okay. This is before he got super famous, right? And I read that book”

   Kristen Knapp From Poverty to Semi-Retired | Kristen Knapp 2025-07-06 Listen at 18:53

   Where to get it

   Amazon Audible
2. 

   The Simple Path to Wealth

   Jl Collins · at 20:48 · mentioned 2 times

   The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins is a clear and accessible guide to achieving financial independence through low-cost index fund investing and simple savings habits.

   Recommended

   “and that's when I found you guys and the simple path to wealth and started going down all the different rabbit holes”

   Kristen Knapp From Poverty to Semi-Retired | Kristen Knapp 2025-07-06 Listen at 20:48

   Where to get it

   Amazon Audible