The Best Investing Podcasts to Help You Build Your Portfolio

If you want to start investing and making smart decisions about finances, the first step is becoming more comfortable talking about money. There's a taboo in our culture surrounding money and the discussion of finances, but in her Audible Original Podcast Awkward Conversations About Money, writer Alexandre Holder is on a mission to change that. Once you feel free to talk about money, you'll be well on your way to financial freedom.

Wouldn't it be great if you could learn about what's going on with the economy over drinks with friends? That's how NPR’s Planet Money bills itself. Entertaining and enlightening, this podcast delivers all the information you need to know about investments, the stock market, interest rates, student loan forgiveness, and more in an easy-to-follow, easygoing style.

For many people, money is an uncomfortable and controversial topic—which makes finding out more about how to manage and invest it so daunting. In her podcast, certified financial planner Jill Schlesinger peels away all the discomfort and financial jargon of money topics to get to the heart of what you truly want to know. Along with interviewing experts in the field, Jill on Money takes listener questions—so if you have a specific question about money you want answered, Jill’s got you covered!

If you’re a couple looking to figure out your finances together,The His and Her Money Show will speak directly to you. Join married couple Talaat and Tai McNeely as they discuss all things money-related and equip you with the tools, strategies, and mindset to work with your partner to grow your money while investing in your marriage. This podcast covers topics from debt elimination, money-saving strategies, budgeting techniques, credit repair, and real estate investments to finding work-life balance and building powerful family structures.

The Stacking Benjamins Show calls itself “the greatest money show on earth,” and judging by listener reviews, it seems like they’re not the only ones who feel this way. Join hosts Joe Saul-Sehy and OG every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to discuss financial headlines, saving, investing, risk management, and more. The podcast also invites personal finance experts to discuss the ins and outs of everything money-related, making for the perfect relaxed, laid-back investment podcast for anyone searching for solid facts and advice.

The Investing for Beginners Podcast aims to make the stock market accessible and easy to navigate for even the most nervous novice investors. New to trend following, value investing, and dividend growth investing? Hosts Andrew Sather and Dave Ahern are here to break it all down for you, so you’ll feel like an expert in no time.

From fix-and-flip houses to commercial properties, real estate can be a very lucrative investment—if you know what you're getting into. InThe Naked Truth About Real Estate Investing, host Javier Hinojo and his guests discuss all sides of this currently hot but still risky market, including the most common, embarrassing mistakes investors make. Each episode is packed with expert advice on how to find, analyze, structure, fund, and exit your real estate transactions, plus tricks and tips for going from counting your work hours to calculating your earnings from the property you own.

When it comes to investing, what you don't know CAN hurt you. Unfortunately, lots of intelligent people with great intentions for their finances are led astray by bad or biased investment advice. True to its title, Investing Simplified is a podcast dedicated to educating listeners about the simple truths and basic principles of investing. Armed with the clear and objective information provided by the veteran hosts at Price Financial Group Wealth Management and their guest experts, you'll learn the steps to take to start creating a better financial future for yourself and your family, while avoiding common pitfalls of the investment market.

Jamila Souffrant, Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), money coach, blogger, and podcast host, is a wealth-building expert who walks her talk. On Journey to Launch, she guides her listeners, whom she fondly refers to as Journeyers, in creating an actionable plan to reach the ultimate goal: financial freedom. Along the way, you'll get tips and savvy advice from Souffrant and her guests—NFL player and entrepreneur Brandon Copeland and Certified Financial Planner and author Bobbi Rebell, among hundreds—on increasing your income, paying off debt, becoming tax efficient, and making smart investment moves.

A seasoned portfolio manager and the CEO of his own asset management firm, Patrick O'Shaughnessy learned the lion's share of what he knows about investing from studying some of the world's most successful investors. On his podcast, he invites his mentors, colleagues, and role models—Tobi Lutke, Mike Krieger, Marc Andreesen, and hundreds more—to be his guests and share their wealth of knowledge about everything from hedge funds to the role of AI in both the public and private sector. Invest Like the Best with Patrick O’Shaughnessy has one clear goal: to help you make smart investment decisions.

Making the right financial decisions can be difficult—especially if you're dealing with debt or students loans, struggling to rebound from an income loss or earn a living as a freelancer, considering buying or selling a house, or myriad other concerns. From the financial experts at NPR, Life Kit: Money recognizes these difficulties and offers insights and advice to help. Presented in easily digestible, 20-minute episodes, this podcast covers everything from maximizing your tax refund to putting your money where your morals are with ethical investing—all in a way that people with complex money issues can relate to and benefit from.

Luke and Albert have been investing for a combined total of 40 years. As hosts of The Telescope Investing Podcast, the two team up to share the lessons they’ve learned about market volatility, growth stocks, building a strong and balanced portfolio, calculating risk, and developing a wealth mindset. Listen in and you'll get to know Luke and Albert over the show's 72 episodes, which feature expert interviews, bold predictions, and a lot of personality along with the expert advice.

The After Dinner Investor is a weekly podcast where host Jason Rothman talks about his approach to value investing with assorted guests—after they eat dinner, of course. If you're interested in hearing choice investment morsels from the likes of Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and Mohnish Pabrai, this is the investment podcast for you. Along with engaging after dinner conversation, you'll get easily digestible pointers on how to stay in the fight when stock prices go down, and much more.

On his eponymous podcast, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and investment fund manager Meb Faber offers insights to help you interpret and navigate the current global equity, bond, and commodity markets just like the pros. Each week, Faber welcomes some of the world’s top investment professionals to be his guests. You'll hear real market wisdom on timely market topics—smart beta, trend following, mixing and matching trading strategies, and more—from some of today’s smartest minds in investing.

So, you know the basics of investing, and now you’re looking for more information to help up your investment game and make smarter financial decisions. Well, who better to learn from than investors who have already proven wildly successful? On We Study Billionaires, the hosts interview and study some of today’s most successful billionaires—Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio, and Howard Marks, for starters. Then, they break down what they learned and, most importantly, tell you how you can apply their winning investment strategies.

Looking to grow and protect your wealth? Investing Insights for the Modern Investor is ready and waiting to help. Hosted by Dan Irvine of 3Summit Investment Management, this podcast delves into investment topic such as portfolio design, cutting edge investment strategies, risk management, personal finance, and more to give listeners an expert advantage on creating better long-term investing results.

Seeking style diversification? Eager to mitigate the impact of relentless inflation? The Disciplined Investor is the perfect podcast for expert investors who are looking to learn even more about investing and making better financial decisions. Host Andrew Horowitz—along with his guests—will talk you through all sorts of timely investing topics, offering up a wealth of advice about becoming a more disciplined and more profitable investor.

What’s News from The Wall Street Journal will become your go-to source for quick, reliable updates on national and global business developments with an impact on the economy, financial markets, and your portfolio. Released twice every weekday, this podcast will help you get caught up with all the latest scoops and exclusives, with insights from award-winning reporters. And since most episodes clock in at under 15 minutes, you can stay current on news that affects how you manage your money for a modest time investment.

If you’re looking to keep up with events, trends, and policies with an impact on your property holdings, Real Estate Investing News for Accredited Investors, delivers exactly what it promises. In each episode, host and professional engineer Lane Kawaoka offers up the latest news in US real estate markets across a variety of asset classes, including residential, commercial, mobile home parks, shopping center, office, assisted living, and self-storage.

Founded in 1993 as a private financial advice company, The Motley Fool has become a trusted name for up-to-the-minute investment analysis. Every Friday, business-focused investors would be wise to invest 30 minutes (or less) in listening to Motley Fool Money. After covering the week’s top business news and financial headlines, host Chris Hill and a panel of Motley Fool investment analysts break down the stock market implications for investors. This timely weekly podcast also features interviews with best-selling authors, industry experts, and an inside look at stocks that should be on your radar.