However, it can be difficult to know where or how to start, especially if your parents didn't teach you much about money or if you've never taken a personal finance class.
The good news is that there are a bunch of resources out there designed to jump start you on a path to financial success, and we've highlighted some of the best.
We can't guarantee you'll get rich, but here are 15 books for 20-somethings who want to start building wealth today:
Lydia Dallett contributed reporting to this article.