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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