5 essential money podcasts to listen to in 2019
By now you’ve probably heard about the phenomenon that is podcasts, even if you haven’t become a podcast addict yourself just yet. From politics to true crime and even comedy, there’s an endless span of topics for listeners to choose from.
But what about podcasts for anyone wanting to delve into personal finance? Unsurprisingly, there’s no lack of listening options. Tom Watson, Money Writer over at mozo.com.au, has shared five of his top money podcast picks you’ll want to tune in to this year.
Planet Money
Length: 20 minutes
If you’re already immersed in the world of podcasts, chances are you’ve come across one of NPR’s (National Public Radio) shows. And for anyone with an interest in money and the economy, Planet Money is the pick of the lot.
The twice-weekly podcast takes listeners into the wider world of economics, with a variety of wacky and interesting topics including a glimpse into espionage and collusion in the raisin farming industry and a history of the minimum wage. Trust me, they’re both excellent!
This is a great podcast to pique your interest in the way money permeates so many parts of life, plus at 20 minutes long each episode can be easily digested during your commute.
Breaking Banks
Length: 55 minutes
Open banking, blockchain, digital wallets. Don’t worry if these terms mean nothing to you, because the Breaking Banks fintech podcast will bring you up to speed in no time.
The weekly podcast runs through the latest and most interesting developments in the world of banking and financial technology, and is essential listening for any banking and fintech junkies. But if you’re just getting started, don’t worry, it’s equally digestible for anyone curious about the future of banking and finance.
Stacking Benjamins
Length: 70 minutes
Money and personal finance can be subjects many people just don’t want to think about, let alone listen to an hour-long podcast on. But there’s one show that makes these topics not only light-hearted, but often laugh-out-loud funny – Stacking Benjamins.
With a new episode every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, hosts Joe and OG take listeners through issues such as retirement, real estate and managing debt in a way that makes it feel like you’re just listening to friends – while you’re actually learning about personal finance!
The Dave Ramsey Show
Length: 40 minutes
Hosted by businessman and author Dave Ramsey, this podcast tackles the practical personal finance topics that crop up in everyday life, such as setting up a budget and saving up for a car.
Dave takes calls from listeners with real questions about their financial lives and dishes out straightforward advice to help them get back on track. And with new episodes almost every day, it’s easy to pick and choose the topics that interest you the most.
Freakonomics Radio
Length: 55 minutes
You may recognise the name – that’s because Freakonomics Radio is from the same guys who wrote the best-selling 2005 book Freakonomics. Like Planet Money, this is a podcast aimed at providing a deep dive into socio economic issues you’d likely never think about yourself.
With topics such as ‘How to be happy’ and ‘The stupidest thing you can do with your money’, host Stephen Dubner takes listeners on a different 55 minute journey each week with commentary from a range of experts and academics.
About the writer: Tom Watson is a Money Writer and banking expert at financial comparison website mozo.com.au. A self-confessed podcast lover, Tom is passionate about sharing tools and information with others to help kick start their own personal finance journeys.
