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My Favorite Finance Resources

When I first got interested in money and business, I had no idea where to start. Between confusing jargon, endless TikToks, and articles made for adults, it was hard to find resources that actually helped me learn.

Now that I’ve spent a little more time exploring the world of finance, I thought I’d share some of the tools, channels, and accounts that helped me the most — especially as a student.

Podcasts

  • Planet Money (NPR)

Super fun, easy to follow, and always creative. They explain things like inflation, the housing market, or cryptocurrency using stories, games, and real-world examples. You don’t need to be an econ expert to enjoy it.

  • The Financial Confessions

This one’s hosted by The Financial Diet. It’s more conversational and often features guests who talk honestly about money — from saving mistakes to side hustle tips.

YouTube Channels

  • Graham Stephan

He’s a former real estate agent who talks about investing, budgeting, credit, and general financial advice in a way that’s easy to understand — especially for beginners. He also has videos reacting to bad financial habits (they’re kind of fun to watch).

  • Investing with Rose

Perfect for teens or young adults trying to build long-term wealth. Her videos feel more like a big sister explaining how to get your money right.

Apps + Tools

  • Mint (for tracking your budget and expenses in one place)
  • Fidelity Youth or Greenlight (for teen investing and saving under parental guidance)
  • Notion or Google Sheets (to make your own budget or savings tracker — especially if you want to customize it)

Books 

  • “I Will Teach You To Be Rich” by Ramit Sethi

It’s geared toward college students and 20-somethings, but even teens can get a lot out of it.

  • “The Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel

Less about formulas, more about mindset — why we spend, save, and fear money the way we do.

Final Thoughts

You don’t need to read a 500-page textbook to start learning about money. A podcast on the bus, a 10-minute YouTube video, or even just setting up a budgeting app can help you take control of your financial life — little by little.

Everyone’s learning style is different, so explore a few of these and see what works best for you. And if you have any recommendations I should check out, let me know!

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