By Tanni Haas, Ph.D.
Here’s a selection of podcasts designed to empower you in managing your finances effectively. The beauty of podcasts lies in their flexibility — you can listen during downtime or while multitasking. Below are some of my favorite podcasts tailored for parents looking to enhance their financial management skills.
“Frugal Friends”
(Listen on: Apple, Audible, Spotify)
Money management can take many forms, from cutting expenses and adhering to budgets to investing in various assets like stocks, bonds, and real estate. As the name suggests, Frugal Friends focuses on a particular strategy: minimizing spending. Hosted by longtime friends Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni, this podcast provides inventive tips for reducing costs. Recent episodes have tackled subjects such as the benefits of a strong credit score and strategies for lowering grocery bills and mobile service costs.
“Inspired Budget”
(Listen on: Apple, Audible, Spotify)
Inspired Budget takes an alternative route to financial management, emphasizing the importance of aligning your income with your expenses through careful budgeting. This podcast, created by Allison Baggerly, a former teacher who faced challenges living on her and her husband’s educator salaries, addresses topics like utilizing cash envelopes to maintain a budget and methods to prevent impulsive spending. Allison also offers online budgeting courses and authored the book “Money Made Easy: How to Budget, Pay Off Debt, and Save Money.”
“Marriage, Kids and Money”
(Listen on: Apple, Audible, Spotify)
Andy Hill, the mind behind Marriage, Kids, and Money, advocates a broader perspective on financial management as a father of two. Through interviews with financially savvy parents and renowned finance experts, he delves into how couples can collaborate towards achieving financial independence. Recent discussions have included whether to prioritize mortgage repayment or investing in stocks and bonds, and the need for timely student loan repayment. This highly regarded podcast has received a nomination for “Best Podcast of the Year.”
“Moms Who Money”
(Listen on: Apple, Audible, Spotify)
Distinct from the others, Moms Who Money caters specifically to mothers. Hosted by Eileen Joy, a single mom who transformed her financial situation from near bankruptcy to being debt-free, this podcast seeks to empower women to take control of their financial futures. Rather than focusing on specific financial strategies, Eileen addresses topics like alleviating emotional stress related to finances and fostering financial harmony with partners.
“The His and Her Money Show”
(Listen on: Apple, Audible, Spotify)
Similar to Moms Who Money, The His and Her Money Show guides couples in managing the intersection of finances and relationships. Hosted by Talaat and Tai McNeely, who authored “Money Talks: The Ultimate Couple’s Guide to Communicating About Money,” this podcast also delves into entrepreneurship and business finance. Many episodes offer insights into what couples need to do to establish and grow successful business initiatives.
About the Author
Tanni Haas, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders at the City University of New York – Brooklyn College.
