I'm always searching for the best personal finance, money, and investing podcasts.
Until about seven years ago, I NEVER listened to a podcast. I didn't even really understand the concept before I tried it out. Now, I love podcasts! Maybe it's because I'm a "dad", and so it's time to stop listening to "pop" and start paying attention to talk radio? Not really...
Actually, I started listening to podcasts when I was driving about 25 minutes to work each direction, and I hate the radio because the commercials dominate it.
Now, I'm playing all kinds of podcasts, including a lot of different personal finance and investing podcasts, and it gets me through my workouts or commute each day.
Here are our picks for the best personal finance, money, and investing podcasts for your listening pleasure.
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What's A Podcast And Why?
First, let's go back to the basics: a podcast is basically an audio program that you can listen to on your iPhone or other cell phone. You can also listen to them on your desktop computer, or tablet. The best way I can describe it is like commercial-free radio broadcast about a specific topic.
But fast forward and now you can also consumer video podcasts on Spotify, or even watch the clips from these podcasts on TikTok or Instagram. In fact, I see a lot of my favorite podcasts on video before I hear the episode.
Anyway, here are some of my favorite investing podcasts, in no particular order. If you've never listened to a podcast, I urge you to give it a shot with any of the ones below:
Top Money And Investing Podcasts
Here's our list of the top money and investing podcasts. Some focus specifically on certain areas of money and investing (such as real estate), while others take a more broad focus on the subject. I think you'll find aspects of each podcast show entertaining.
Rich Habits
Rich Habits is one of the most popular podcasts right now, and it's co-hosted by Austin Hankwitz and Robert Croak. Austin is a Gen Z entrepreneur and Robert is an experienced startup veteran. Together they talk about the habits that build wealth, dive into investing topics, and answer listener questions.
I enjoy listening to their takes on current market events and also their episodes with guests.
Financial Audit
Financial Audit with Caleb Hammer is a hugely popular podcast which reminds me of a much more direct and modern version of Dave Ramsey. Or if you remember Suze Orman, it's a great throwback to the days of "Can You Afford It" type content that you'd watch on late-night CNBC.
Caleb dives into people's actual financial situations and provides real feedback. It's both educational and entertaining. A lot of shows are what you'd expect after listening to years of financial content, but wow, the stories...
Money Rehab
Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin is a great daily podcast that covers a huge variety of topics. From interviews with interesting people, to short format actionable episodes that give you specific ideas for things you should do right now.
Nicole has been a personal finance author, influencer, and personality for years, and she knocks it out of the park with her daily podcast.
The Dave Ramsey Show
The Ramsey Show is a stalwart of personal finance information. Dave Ramsey has transformed his daily radio show into a top listened-to podcast. But it's not "just" Dave anymore - you can find Dave and many cohosts on the show these days.
If you're looking for help in getting out of debt, and enjoy call-in style shows, then The Dave Ramsey Show is for you.
Plus, Dave has one of the best "radio" voices around - making this show an enjoyable listen even if you're not struggling to get out of debt.
Planet Money by NPR
Planet Money is NPR's money podcast. It is a twice a week show that focuses on money and economic topics - shared in an incredibly insightful way.
This podcast is highly produced, with high quality guests. Exactly what you would expect from an NPR production.
The great thing about this show is that the topics it discusses are pretty timely with what is going on in the national news media.
Stacking Benjamins
This podcast has a fun and upbeat tone. It’s brought to you by Joe Saul-Sehy of Stacking Benjamins. (Joe was formerly on Two Guys and Your Money Podcast.) Joe has a variety of different guests and covers a wide variety of financial topics.
This podcast has a very entertaining and friendly tone. If you're a fan of variety-type shows, and love inside jokes, this show is for you.
Bigger Pockets Podcast
The Bigger Pockets Podcast is the number one podcast for real estate investing. If you’ve thought of investing in real estate whether that be through amassing rental properties or flipping houses this is the show for you.
If you're not into just real estate investing, they have a Bigger Pockets Money podcast as well.
ChooseFI
The ChooseFI Podcast is an interesting audio show focused on financial independence without the dogma of certain FI philosophies. Plus, the ChooseFI community is one of the strongest I've seen in the financial independence movement (behind Mr. Money Mustache).
This podcast is published weekly, but the true "gift" of the ChooseFi podcast is their active community online. They also have a lot of reader input as well when deciding guests.
Financial Feminist
Tori Dunlap's Financial Feminist podcast is a highly engaging personal finance show geared towards women looking to gain financial freedom.
This show is published weekly, and is a combination of Tori interviewing guests, and also her taking Q&A from listeners/readers. These mini-episodes of Q&A are our favorites!
Journey To Launch
The Journey To Launch podcast from Jamila Souffrant is podcast focused on the journey to financial independence.
Her goal is to help you launch your own financial freedom - and she's joining the journey with you. If you're looking for an interview-style podcast with guests focused on the finances around financial freedom, then this podcast should be a great listen for you.
The Money With Katie Show
The Money With Katie Show has become another top favorite podcast this year, and we actually love her website as well!
Her weekly podcasts talks about everything from beginner finances to more advanced topics like investing and tax strategies. Yes, it does have a female focus, but that doesn't mean everyone can't get value out of it!
Afford Anything Podcast
Paula Pant's Afford Anything podcast is another fantastic podcast to listen to if you enjoy personal finance conversations. I love Paula's blog content, and she typically publishes in depth articles on real estate, investing, and personal finance. However, Paula admits, she would rather have super in-depth and valuable versus a strict publishing schedule.
That's changed with the podcast. She produces a weekly show that covers similar content - investing, real estate, and building wealth. All with a slant towards financial independence.
Optimal Finance Daily
The Optimal Finance Daily is a unique podcast that was really the inspiration for my audio show. This show curates the best articles from personal finance blogs and shares them in audio format.
As such, the average episode is about 10-15 minutes long - but these guys do all the work for you. If you're a commuter and don't know what to read or listen to today, just add this to your queue and you'll be set. You'll get a single great article each day.
The College Investor Audio Show
We have to start with our show! If you're looking for a very short format show (average episode is about 10 minutes), that covers a diverse range of topics impacting millennial money - from student loan debt, side hustles, to investing - check out our show!
If you like our articles but hate to read, this is the show for you!
You can find The College Investor audio show on your favorite listening platforms.
My Favorite Non Investing Podcasts
These last couple are not investing related, but still very interesting, especially if you like business, start-ups, or online marketing. Maybe not your thing, maybe you'd give it a try?
GaryVee Audio Experience
I'm in love with Gary Vaynerchuck's Audio Experience. I've been following Gary Vee for years, with his books, blog, and YouTube channel. But Gary has doubled-down on a daily audio show.
What I love about the audio show is that it's a mix of his keynote addresses (which are awesome), his rants (which are enjoyable), and unique content for the audio channel.
Important note: Gary's language is NSFW, so be warned that it's probably not good listening if you have kids in the car.
The All-In Podcast
The All-In Podcast was started during the Covid-era, and has grown into a huge podcast and even event once a year. It's basically a conversation between four interesting investors and business owners (the "besties"): Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sachs, David Friedberg, and Jason Calacanis. Plus, you get a guest every now and then.
But that doesn't really do it justice. The value in the podcast is hearing their perspectives on finance, money, the economy, politics, startups, and how all of these topics intersect in the world we live in.
The Tim Ferriss Show
The Tim Ferriss Show has grown to become one of the most popular podcasts on iTunes, and for good reason. Tim Ferriss (the author of the Four Hour Workweek) drops knowledge every single week with amazing interviews of A-list individuals. His goal of the podcast is to dissect what makes top performers tick, and he has wide ranging conversations that are incredibly interesting.
This show is long. Really long. Some episodes go two hours. But it's worth it to listen over multiple sessions.
Smart Passive Income Podcast
This is the podcast that got me started, so I had to include it. Each week, Pat Flynn from Smart Passive Income gives some great insight into online marketing and online business. There are a lot of actionable tips, and he usually has interesting guests bi-weekly. If you're interested in growing your business, this is the podcast for you.
This podcast is weekly, and focused pretty much 100% online business. So, if that's your thing, check it out.
The Side Hustle Show
If you’re looking to build a part time business to bring in more cash you’ll love the ideas that Nick Loper has to share. Each week Nick has a new guest who details how they built their business, along with a mix of some other side hustle content.
There are a ton of amazing side business ideas featured on this podcast (and I've been featured on it)!
This show is really geared towards people who are looking to build an online business, so if that's your thing (from blogging, to affiliate stuff, and more), then check out this podcast.
Do you listen to podcasts? Do you have any recommendations?
Editor: Colin Graves
Robert Farrington is the founder of The College Investor and is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading voices on student loan debt and saving for college. He holds an MBA from UC San Diego Rady School of Management and has spent over 15 years researching, writing, and advising on student loans, 529 plans, financial aid programs, and saving and investing for young professionals.
Robert has been featured in the The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, NBC News, and Forbes, where he has been a regular personal finance contributor for over a decade. His work combines both professional expertise and personal experience – he successfully navigated his own student loan repayment journey and has helped thousands of readers do the same.
He is committed to making the intersection of personal finance and education transparent and accessible. You can learn more about Robert on the About Page or on his personal site RobertFarrington.com.