I thought it might be helpful to share my financial resource list. This is not a list of ideals but a list of actual financial websites, services, and publications that I use and have found value in. Hopefully you too can take advantage of some of these in your own life and financial journeys.
Financial Websites
Here are a few websites that I use on a regular basis:
CNBC: great for updates on the stock market and commentary on current financial events. They also have a TV channel that I watch from time to time.
Bloomberg: another Wall Street-based website. Lots of good articles on financial matters.
MarketWatch: I use this site on a regular basis for financial news.
Drudge Report: General news and headlines. I enjoy this site because they usually have a lot of lesser-known stories. Caution, lots of politics on here.
YouTube: Endless resources on any and every subject imaginable. I often watch Podcasts on here and look up how to videos to help save money on fixing and repairing things around the house.
Excel Capital – One of the best business blogs along with unsecured business funding options for small businesses.
Podcasts
Podcasts can be an excellent source of information for whatever it is you want to learn about or sharpen your skills on. Here are a few that I listen to regularly.
Dave Ramsey: A household name of budgeting and debt elimination. I enjoy listening to Dave for inspiration on staying focused and disciplined on budgeting and debt elimination. His show does get repetitive, and his investment advice is often criticized as being inaccurate and unrealistic.
Grant Cardone: A titan of commercial real estate investing and a master trainer of sales, Grant is a great resource for thinking big, focusing on higher income generation, and going against common knowledge and beliefs of money management. His style isn’t for everyone, but it is worth a listen.
Bigger Pockets: All things real estate. This is a great place to learn all about real estate investing from financing to property management.
Corey Wayne: A self-proclaimed life coach, Corey focuses primarily on relationships, but he does have a lot of material on finding success in career and business through self-discipline, and confidence building.
Financial Publications
Printed publications are becoming a thing of the past, but I have subscribed to several over the years. I like having something on paper if I want to unplug for a bit.
Barons: One of the best stock market-based publications on the market. Their in-depth analysis of stocks and the markets, in general, are second to none. One word of caution; the information is advanced and not for the novice investor. You can get a weekly subscription to Barons for an introductory price of $1 an issue.
Money: I no longer subscribe to this magazine, but it was a good source of basic investment advice. Also, the price was right at around $1 an issue. This is a good magazine for someone starting out with investing, but as you become more advanced, you will outgrow the usefulness of this publication. Still, it’s worth a look.
Kiplinger’s: Pretty much the same as Money Magazine. Solid basic advice for the beginner or hands-off investor. Also priced right and a good read.
Mother Earth News: Living in a rural area, I have a garden, fruit trees, and berry bushes. This is a great magazine for those living in the country who grow their own food, are looking for ways to become more self-sufficient, or want to save some money by doing and fixing things on their own.
So, that is my basic list of financial resources. I’d love to know what resources you are using on your financial journey. Feel free to share your favorites in the comments below.
Based in the Pittsburgh, PA area, Brian holds full-time employment as a Warehouse Manager for an electronics firm. Brian enjoys wealth building, investing, gardening and the great outdoors. Brian holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA from Robert Morris University.
