The popularity of podcasts has been on the rise as of late, and for good reason. It’s a new – and some would argue better – way to consume content.
Traditionally, reading and being taught in a classroom setting have been the few ways we can learn. Nowadays, it couldn’t be different. We are constantly surrounded by new information, and podcasts are just one of the newest forms of delivery.
Many people are turning to podcasts because they can listen to them while doing something else. For instance, you can’t (or shouldn’t) read a book while driving, exercising, or working. On the other hand, you can listen to podcasts anytime and anywhere, making them yet another valuable resource at your disposal.
If you’re interested in learning more about personal finance, there are plenty of free podcasts available to you. We rounded up 9 of our favorite personal finance podcasts, so check them out!
1) Financial Grownup with Bobbi Rebell
Bobbi Rebell, a Certified Financial Planner, is the host of the Financial Grownup podcast. Her podcast features interviews with some of the top thought leaders in personal finance. While some guest speakers offer financial advice, many others share their own inspiring financial stories.
These short, 15 to 20 minute podcasts are perfect for anyone who needs a little extra motivation when it comes to their finances. Rebell also shares simple, actionable advice in each podcast, so you can improve your finances one step at a time.
2) Stacking Benjamins with Joe Saul-Sehy
Stacking Benjamins is likely the most established and well-known podcast on this list, and DC has actually made an appearance on it! Stacking Benjamins is hosted by Joe Saul-Sehy and OG, and often features roundtable discussions with other financial experts on current topics.
It’s also probably one of the most amusing financial podcasts out there, and Joe’s extensive experience in media makes him a great host. The roundtable guests have a lot of chemistry, so even if they’re discussing something like investing and the stock market, you’ll find it funny and informative.
You’re also likely to find a bit of everything on Stacking Benjamins. They publish three times a week, and since they have multiple segments within an episode, they change topics frequently – something not found on most podcasts on this list.
Most episodes are around an hour long, although if you want more, there’s also “The Green Room,” an extended version of Stacking Benjamins – with less emphasis on money.
3) Martinis and Your Money with Shannon McLay
Shannon is the founder of The Financial Gym and a financial coach with years of advisory experience, and in Martinis and your Money she covers all sorts of financial topics with advice aimed specifically at millennials…while drinking. (It’s called Martinis and Your Money for a reason!) Yes, it’s as fun as it sounds.
You’ll also find “happy hour” episodes once a month, which feature a fun group of personal finance bloggers. They run about an hour each. Shannon’s other episodes vary between 30 – 60 minutes.
4) Money Girl with Laura Adams
Laura Adams Money Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips podcast has been running for a full decade. Part of the “Quick and Dirty Tips” network, Laura provides listeners with practical takeaways that help improve their finances.
She also has a private facebook group called Dominate your Dollars with thousands of members that goes hand-in-hand with the podcast.
5) Planet Money
While Planet Money is about the economy as a whole, it does include quite a few episodes specifically about personal finance. And, of course, everything happening in the economy affects your own finances. Planet Money can help you understand the bigger picture regarding your money.
Planet Money puts out a new podcast twice a week, so you can always stay up-to-date on hot topics. It has remained the top financial podcast on iTunes for quite some time with a loyal following.
6) Afford Anything with Paula Pant
Paula Pant goes by the motto “You can afford anything, but not everything.” She bases the content on her podcast Afford Anything around two questions: How can we make smarter decisions about our money, time and life? And how can we align our daily behaviors and habits with the lifestyle we value most?
Pant’s blog and podcast cover anything from investing, debt, common financial questions, and more. Each podcast is approximately one hour in length.
7) Her Money with Jean Chatzky
Her Money is a podcast specifically for women. Host Jean Chatzky delivers straightforward and actionable steps for each podcast. Not only do her podcasts provide general financial education, but they discuss hot-topic issues surrounding women and their career and finances.
Most podcasts are 30 minutes in length and consist of Chatzky interviewing an industry expert. Chatzky prides herself on being frank, funny, but always compassionate, and her podcasts deliver just that.
8) Optimal Finance Daily
If you prefer reading blogs to podcasts, then Optimal Finance Daily is for you. While it technically is a podcast, it has proclaimed itself as more of an “audioblog or blogcast.”
Optimal Finance Daily was created for those looking to improve their financial lives little by little. They provide content from blogs and other resources and read it to you, so you can take some of your favorite blogs on the go.
Most blogcasts are less than 10 minutes in length, making it a perfect addition to your daily routine.
9) Journey to Launch with Jamila Souffrant
Jamila Souffrant is a Certified Financial Education Instructor and blogger. She is the founder of Journey to Launch, a popular personal finance blog and podcast. Journey to Launch is ideal for those who understand financial basics, but have a hard time implementing changes into their lives. Instead of simply providing and discussing information, each podcast provides action steps for each reader to take in order to change their financial situation.
Each podcast is 30 to 60 minutes in length, making it the perfect supplement to your commute or workout.
10) Work Your Wealth with Mary Beth Storjohann
Work Your Wealth is a weekly podcast by Mary Beth Storjohann, a Certified Financial Planner. In her podcast, she interviews leading financial experts, business owners, and authors to discuss everything related to millennials and money.
Since her professional background is in finance, she strives to educate listeners on the hard money topics, such as investing, fine print, and taxes.
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I also enjoy the Clark Howard personal finance podcast.
Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll have to check that one out.
The only one on this list that I’ve listened to is Afford Anything with Paula Pant. I need to check some of the others out,
Please do! Lots of great information within these podcasts. Let me know what you think when you get a chance to listen!
I haven’t even heard of some of these! Great suggestions, and I’ll be giving them all a listen. Podcasts help me power through the day.
Thanks, Chonce! I don’t know what I’d do without podcasts. One of the best inventions ever.
The Net Wirth Financial Planning Podcast is one that is new but worth checking out too!
Thanks so much for the suggestion! I’ll have to check it out soon!