10 Podcasts That Will Help You Be Better With Money in 2025

January is a great time to rethink your budget, invest in your HSA, or even try to conquer the fear  you feel every time you look at your bank statement. Personal finance podcasts are one tool to help you get there.

These ten shows offer a mix of deep dives, diverse interviews, quick and applicable tips, and breakdowns of financial news that will help you make changes in your life and make sense of everything from personal banking, to Wall Street, to bitcoin. The best part? They’re all free. Look at you, saving money already!

Money For Couples

On Money for Couples (formerly known as I Will Teach You To Be Rich) Ramit Sethi interviews couples about their finances down to the penny, but going beyond the figures to get to the heart of who they are and help them understand their different spending and saving habits. He’s a little like Ester Perele, but for personal finance instead of relationships. Ramit applies tough love to help couples solve their money problems and also think about the emotional reasons we struggle with money in relationships in the first place.

All the Hacks

Hosted by Chris Hutchins, All the Hacks is your guide to living a more robust life—topics cover everything from the science of nutrition, to living with intentionality, to busting parenting myths. Chris is obsessed with optimization in all areas, but the money episodes are some of his best—straightforward and potentially sanity saving. Chris and his guests get specific on topics like the gold market, saving for retirement, the cost of college, and turning everyday deals into a reliable income stream. It's so specific that you can tell Chris really wants to help listeners grasp what he knows, which is a lot. (He was the head of new product strategy at Wealthfront after they acquired his company, Grove; he was also an investor at Google Ventures and co-founded Milk, which was later acquired by Google.) Pro tip: Don’t skip the travel stuff—Chris is a points arteest, and will teach you how to redeem your miles for maximum value and completely change how you book your next trip. 

Everyone’s Talkin’ Money

I love Shannah Game, host of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, because she feels like someone I could be friends with, and her podcast feels like a safe place to talk about something that can feel scary. She tires to get to the root of our money issues, with episodes focusing on how emotion and psychology shape our financial decisions, looking at our financial DNA, and confronting the fear we have when we check our bank statements. She also speaks to listeners with the understanding that none of us is perfect, and her advice takes that into consideration. It's a great show to start with if you’re interested in tackling your financial fears this year. 

The Indicator

Every weekday, Planet Money brings you The Indicator, a 10-minute show zooming in on the finances behind work, business, the economy, science, and subjects further afield, from Jimmy Carter’s legacy to whether or not job references matter. Recent episodes have covered Trump’s trade policies, Boeing blunders, and the US housing shortage. It’s daily, entertaining, and short. 

The Money With Katie

The Katie in Money With Katie is Katie Gatti Tassi, who has a self-described "online emoire" designed to help women with their finances. Her show is a mix of data-driven insights and storytelling that offers a refreshing, relatable take on personal finance. You get actionable advice, clear strategies, and a little bit of humor, too. Katie breaks down complex financial concepts into manageable steps, empowering listeners to build better budgeting habits, tackle debt, and invest wisely. With episodes covering topics like reducing impulsive spending, maximizing savings accounts, and long-term financial planning, Money with Katie serves as both a motivational guide and a practical resource for turning your money-saving goals into lasting success.

So Money With Farnoosh Torabi

On So Money with Farnoosh Torabi, Farnoosh, an experienced financial journalist, talks to thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday individuals who have mastered their finances, covering a wide range of topics. You'll discover the nitty gritty of budgeting and investing, as well as cultivating a money-saving mindset. It’s all delivered in a motivational style. Whatever money issue you’re facing—tackling debt, building an emergency fund, or planning for a major financial milestone—Farnoosh has the tools that can help you turn your dreams into a reality. 

Smart Money

Smart Money specialized in short, direct episodes that are both conversational (love the dynamics of nerdy hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner) and informative, and it’s backed by NerdWallet's trusted reputation for financial expertise. While many finance podcasts focus on complex investing strategies or niche topics, Smart Money centers on practical, everyday financial decisions that anyone can relate to. Sean and Sara tackle real listener questions, offering personalized advice and insights that feel relatable and actionable. Additionally, its focus on breaking down timely financial news—like interest rate changes or tax updates—equips you with knowledge you can use right away. 

The Best One Yet

The Best One Yet is your daily dose of pop-business news. In 20 minutes, hosts Jack Kramer and Nick Martell serve up the three business stories you need to know to get through the day, providing the context to so you can understand the bigger story and why it matters. Jack and Nick are dynamic, energetic friends, and they are able to make financial data—market trends, company news—entertaining and accessible. Listening to stories about a stegosaurus skeleton going public, Mattel’s Hot Wheels sales rising 14%, and how the TikTok ban could be the biggest productivity boost for the American economy ever (to name a few) will keep you informed you so you can go about your day investing, crafting your own business strategies and personal finance habits, or just sound like you know what you’re talking about at the water cooler. 

Networth and Chill

Episodes of Networth and Chill feel like casual conversations with “Your rich BFF”/former Wall Street trader turned social media finance educator Vivian Tu, who is there for people who feel like they need a definition for the definition when it comes to their finances. Vivian’s ability to connect real-life scenarios—like navigating salary negotiations, understanding taxes, or avoiding financial scams—with broader money concepts means the show is rich with practical takeaways you can use immediately. Her candid discussions often tackle taboo financial topics, like money in relationships or the social pressures around spending, offering a refreshing and authentic perspective.

How To Money

Hosted by best friends Joel and Matt, How To Money provides useful, jargon-free advice on topics like investing in your HSA, crunching the numbers to determine whether you should go for the lump sum or a monthly pension, and how to buy what you love without going broke. In a wide range of guest interviews, Joel and Matt prove to be great at asking the right questions. This one’s quick and daily, striking a balance between being simple enough for beginners, yet helpful for people with a higher financial IQ.