The Best Personal Finance Podcasts to Manage Your Investments (& Money Anxiety)
Recession and inflation: these financial terms have become unavoidable…
This list of podcasts was curated and written by: Nicole Lapin, host of Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin
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Recession and inflation: these financial terms have become unavoidable, not to mention anxiety-inducing for credit card-holders, investors, and everyone in-between. Even in a normal economic climate, the topic of personal finance can result in a fair amount of stress and regret.
But it doesn’t have to!
Through practical tips and good old-fashioned pep talks, here are some of the best personal finance podcasts to help regain control of your money, investments, and happiness.
Personal Finance Podcast Recommendations:
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Podcast: Money Rehab
Episode: The Inflation-Proof Investment You Need Right Now
Description: Hosted by award-winning financial journalist and NYT bestselling author Nicole Lapin, Money Rehab is the chart-topping daily show that dives into the topic that many people still consider too taboo for polite conversation–money. In 10 minutes or less, Nicole helps listeners get their financial lives together without having to break out the financial dictionary. Whether you’re navigating the current market or trying to protect your investments from inflation, Money Rehab is here to help. For listeners who don’t want to feel limited by what’s in their wallet, this show is a helpful guide to financial freedom, even when the news headlines are bleak.
Podcast: NPR’s Planet Money
Episode: The Debate Over What’s Causing Inflation
Description: Most of us would love for someone to explain the economy in a way that’s actually fun. Enter: NPR’s Planet Money. Hosted by a variety of financial experts, it’s both interesting and informative. This episode explores the wide range of different theories for what is causing the current spike in inflation in a way that makes it a little less scary and a lot more entertaining. While rising prices across most industries are making a lot of our lives harder, having a better understanding of what could be causing these changes in our economy can help equip us for what might be ahead.
Podcast: Your Money’s Worth
Episode: Car-Buying in an Inflated Market with Jenni Newman
Description: We all want to make the most out of our money. Your Money’s Worth, hosted by David Muhlbaum and Sandra Block, delivers actionable financial advice to make that happen. The show covers almost every money-related topic you can imagine, but this episode dives into one very practical tip for combatting the current situation: car-buying in an inflated market. If you want or need a new ride but are struggling to find the right one because of scarcity and inflation, special guest and car-buying strategist Jenni Newman could be the helpful guide you’re looking for.
Podcast: Stacking Benjamins
Episode: What Does Inflation Mean to Me
Description: The Stacking Benjamins Show is not for listeners who want a hard-core finance podcast full of buzzwords. But listeners who are looking for accessible information about finance infused with a lot of humor and inspiration will be right at home with hosts Joe Saul-Sehy & OG. This particular episode dives into how inflation will most likely impact the average listener, while also offering advice on how to combat it and potentially even earn more. Small differences can make a huge impact in your finances and this discussion is full of those helpful tips.
Podcast: On The Market
Episode: Migration, Inflation, and Why Big Cities Are Losing Their "Desirable" Status
Description: On The Market focuses on a particularly interesting aspect of investing–real estate! If you’re fascinated by the idea but don’t have time to do a lot of research, host Dave Meyer does a great job of breaking down the major trends. If you want to know how inflation is going to impact the housing market and local homebuyers and investors, this episode breaks it down for you and might just put a lot of your fears at ease. When it comes to big market changes, being informed can keep you from panicking and ultimately help you build wealth.
Podcast: Financial Feminist
Episode: How to Plan for a Recession
Description: In this episode of Financial Feminist, host and money expert Tori Dunlap guides listeners through inflation, the possibility of a recession, and all of the anxiety-inducing financial headlines that have been prevalent this summer. Get some perspective on your own finances and some much-needed words of encouragement to help you keep a cool head and feel confident.
Podcast: Money Confidential
Episode: How Can I Afford to Buy a House as a Single Person?
Description: Buying your first house can feel overwhelming at the best of times, but especially doing it on your own in a hot housing market. If you need tips on how to navigate the process as a single person during these uncertain times, host Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez has you covered. She interviews mortgage lender Nicole Rueth on the homebuying process and together they offer up their tips on how to minimize the stress when buying your new place.
Thank you to Nicole Lapin for curating this mid-week list for us at EarBuds Podcast Collective.
Nicole is an award-winning finance journalist, acclaimed TV news anchor (CNBC & Bloomberg), NYT best-selling author (Rich Bitch, Boss Bitch, Becoming Super Woman and Miss Independent), and host of Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin.
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