Our Favorite Financial Resources

Our Favorite Financial Resources

Author: ListenMoneyMatters.com | Andrew Fiebert and Matt Giovanisci July 12, 2014 Duration: 27:53
We hope LMM  is your go-to place for all things personal finance but there are other resources available. We share some of our favorites. Podcasts APM Marketplace:  News on business, money, and economics. Stacking Benjamins:  Our buddy Joe!  If you like LMM, you’ll love this podcast.  Joe was a recent guest on Episode 81. Books The Simple Dollar:  Trent Ham’s guide to wiping out debt. I Will Teach You to Be Rich:  Ramit Sethi’s book for young people at the start of their personal finance journeys. The Richest Man in Babylon:  Personal finance taught through fables by George Clason. Wildcat Currency:  Recent guest Professor Edward Castronova’s new book on digital currencies. The Intelligent Investor:  Written by Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffett’s mentor.  Can’t get much better PF bona fides than that. The Four Hour Work Week:  Tim Ferriss’ first book which has evolved into a wildly successful series. Blogs Get Rich Slowly:  We’ve interviewed founder JD Roth and writer Kristen Wong.  One of the first successful PF blogs and still a major player. Jim Collins:  The inspirational proponent of “eff you money.”  His blog is hidden but we found it for you! Ready for Zero:  Great friends of LMM’s.  If you’re in debt, they’ll get you out.  We spoke to Claire in Episode 42 about this invaluable service. Financial Samurai:  Reach financial independence sooner. Mr Money Mustache:  Early retirement through extreme frugality. Tools Mint:  Our favorite budgeting tool.  If you’re a beginner to PF, this is the place to start. Betterment:  LMM’s favorite investing tool for beginners. Movies Maxed Out:  A documentary about predatory lending practices. How the Economic Machine Works:... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever feel like personal finance advice comes from another planet, spoken in a language you don't understand? Listen Money Matters is the antidote. Hosts Andrew Fiebert and Matt Giovanisci ditch the jargon and the judgment, offering real talk about money that's actually useful. Their conversations are grounded, often funny, and built on the idea that managing your finances shouldn't feel like a lecture from the wealthy elite. You'll hear practical strategies for budgeting, investing, getting out of debt, and building a life where money works for you, not the other way around. This podcast cuts through the noise with actionable steps, whether you're looking to optimize an already solid portfolio or are just figuring out where your paycheck goes each month. The tone is refreshingly direct and relatable, making even complex topics feel approachable. It's the kind of discussion you'd have with a savvy friend who's done the research and isn't afraid to be blunt about what works. Tune in for a no-BS take on financial freedom that empowers you to make smarter decisions with confidence.
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A Master Class on Diversification with Adam Grealish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:12
You’ve heard the term diversification, but you might not know precisely what it means. Turns out it’s more complicated than just owning stocks and bonds. We are going to deep dive and give you a master class on diversifi…
Out of Control Spending and The Refrigerator Method [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:46
Almost 50% of Americans cannot come up with $400 if they needed it urgently. 1 in 3 Americans has $0 saved for retirement. In the U.S. it seems we’re much better at spending money then we are saving. This spending proble…
What the F**k Are Annuities? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:48
Annuities are not exactly transparent, and neither are the people selling them. They are almost always a terrible investment, and when we explain what the f**k are Annuities, you will understand why and stay far away fro…
What to do After a Job Loss To Can Get back On Your Feet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:44
The worst has happened. Whether their fault, your fault or nobodies fault, you lost your job. We don’t want to make a bad situation even worse by making big financial mistakes. This is what to do after a job loss so you…
5 Questions: LLCs, Winning The Lottery And Budgeting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:36
We get a lot of questions from listeners, and sometimes they are so good, we want to share them with everyone. Today we answer five awesome questions from you about LLCs, winning the lottery, budgeting an irregular incom…
How to Buy a House Without Putting 20% Down [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:49
Whenever you hear people talk about buying a home, they insist you need a 20% down payment. But there are ways around that. We will show you how to buy a house without putting 20% down. There are some good reasons to put…
28 Tax Deductions You Didn’t Know You Could Write Off [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:29
None of us likes paying taxes, and everyone agrees that the tax code is too complicated. But taxes are not meant as a show of our civic commitment but as a series of incentives set by the government to encourage citizens…
The Scariest 1%: The Impact of Fees in the Long Term [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:01
You’re paying your money manager for his or her expertise, right? They know all the secrets and tricks to picking the right stocks and making the right investments. They know things you will never understand. Well, they…
The Real Difference Between a Rich Mindset vs. a Poor Mindset [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:02
Maybe you are rich. Maybe you are poor. Maybe you have experienced being both at some point in your life. If you haven’t figured it out yet, being rich isn’t all about money. It’s about well-being, abundance, having time…