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If you’ve ever been sitting around with a group of friends and uttered the phrase, “We should start a podcast,” you’re in good company with all the people joining the pod-verse. However, when it comes to sifting through the many options of both broadcasts and books to help with your financial literacy, a little bit of guidance goes a long way.
That’s why MoneyLion did the legwork for you and sifted through many wonderful options to create a curated list of gold nuggets. Here are five podcasts and five books to help you through any financial struggle, as well as boost your know-how and wealth.
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1. 'Planet Money' (Podcast)
Media type: Podcast
If you want to improve your financial literacy, you should listen to the same things money experts listen to. Cody Schuiteboer, President and CEO of Best Interest Financial, recommended starting simply.
“Podcasts are a solid way to learn about basic financial skills, and NPR’s "Planet Money" is my preference," he said. "Each twenty-minute episode covers a different economic subject [such as] how inflation and interest rates actually work, as well as how different markets function. Each episode is informative, yet entertaining, so it never feels like a lecture."
2. 'I Will Teach You To Be Rich'
Media type: Book (and podcast)
This New York Times bestseller offers a six-week program to improve your finances. Financial expert Ramit Sethi consciously takes a different approach from denying yourself things.
“His book is great because it outlines a no-nonsense step-by-step guide for a complete beginner on everything related to money, from bank accounts, credit cards, savings and even investing […] The author even includes instructions on how to do all of these things in the order they are meant to go in, along with phone scripts,” said Schuiteboer.
3. 'How to Money'
Media type: Podcast
This podcast, run by two self-proclaimed best friends, Joel Larsgaard and Matt Altmix, provides financial knowledge that normal folks need to thrive, as it does away with complex financial jargon.
“This show is also beginner-friendly, but it is much more personal finance-oriented, " Schuiteboer said. "It is an easy listen because it is basically just two friends having casual and non-judgmental conversations about the things they do to manage their finances."
4. 'Get a Financial Life'
Media type: Book
This book by Beth Kobliner is aimed at helping people in their 20s and 30s prioritize their financial lives. She appeals to millennials (having recently even appeared on "The Daily Show"), who carry more student loan debt than many of their elders, as well as Gen Zers who face greater economic uncertainty and inflation. The book tackles such topics as taxes, credit scores, decreasing debt, common money mistakes and more.
5. 'Afford Anything'
Media type: Podcast
Schuiteboer recommended this one if your financial literacy is a bit more advanced. “If you are a little more advanced and have the basics down, try ‘Afford Anything’ by Paula Pant," he said. "All around, this podcast is a great insight into budgeting, and its tagline, 'You can afford anything, but not everything,' gives a new take to budgeting. Pant’s podcast also goes into a lot more trade-off discussions, as well, rather than tactics.”
6. 'Get Good with Money'
Media type: Book
Tiffany Aliche, known as "The Budgetnista," has written a 10-step process for how to get out of debt and create a "richer life." She draws upon her own experience surviving job loss and losing her nest egg during a recession after getting bad advice from a financial planner. With a concept she refers to as "financial wholeness," she offers a system that is the opposite of a get-rich-quick scheme. The book includes checklists, worksheets and a tool kit of resources.
7. 'Jill on Money'
Media type: Podcast
Financial planner and CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger demystifies the essentials of finances for regular folks and acts as a guide through money decisions through regular podcast episodes and listener Q&A sessions. Podcasts topics in the past have included "Am I Doing Enough for Retirement" and "What To Do With an Old 401(k)?"
8. 'Your Money or Your Life'
Media type: Book
This is a financial book authored by Vicki Robin that Oprah said can change your life. Originally published in 1993, this timeless financial classic has been updated, with a new foreword by "the Frugal Guru," Joe Dominguez. This book covers a wide range of topics, from how to get out of debt and build savings, to living well on less money, and how to begin investing.
9. 'Money for the Rest of Us'
Media type: Podcast
Former investment strategist David Stein brings over two decades' worth of experience managing billions of dollars to the layperson who wants to learn how to invest. The "Money for the Rest of Us" podcast offers a big-picture overview of economics and investing, and a community to help brainstorm.
10. 'The Money Manual: A Practical Money Guide to Help You Succeed On Your Financial Journey'
Media type: Book
Millennial money expert Tonya Rapley, founder of My Fab Finance, writes to help readers break free from living paycheck to paycheck. The book is designed to empower readers to take action and become better at managing money without feeling overwhelmed or anxious. She covers such topics as budgeting, savings, eliminating debt, improving or building credit, handling student loan debt and much more.
Jordan Rosenfeld contributed to the reporting for this article.
This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.
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