50 Top Resources for Finance Enthusiasts in 2024

Finance can be a scary world when we don’t understand it. The expressions of usages, roller coaster markets, and permanent changes confuse and make even the age-long followers feel like adventurers trying to foot the deep sea. Yet even though there are many uncertainties, there are delightful and almost endless possibilities among them.

From different types of leaders like investment gurus to inspiring podcasters to engaging newsletters and organised online communities, these resources serve as a place to turn to for information and a helping hand. Whether you have years of experience as an investor or just starting to build your investment knowledge base, these resources are here to uncover the mystery behind the numbers and feel empowered to make wise decisions with self-assurance.

Therefore, leave your fears behind and dive deep into finance.

Leaders to follow

Want to join the world of finance with the help of some of the greatest leaders and role models on this mission? Meet the movers, shakers, trailblazers, and trendsetters, etching the finance sector. Prepare to be inspired, well-informed, and motivated by their knowledge and skills!

1. Ray Dalio is a global macro investor, hedge fund manager, co-CIO of the world’s largest hedge fund (Bridgewater Associates), mentor, and author. He shares daily principles.
2. Geoffrey Garrett is a political scientist, academic administrator, and the Dean of the University of Southern California. He writes about economic issues that are informed by his travels or meetings.
3. Joshua Brown is the CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management. He writes about investing and money management topics. He co-hosts The Compound and Friends podcast.
4. Karen Webster is an entrepreneur, advisor and board member for companies. She writes about disrupting, changing, reshaping, and reinventing payments, commerce, and financial services.
5. Jody Padar is a “feeling leader” driven by a passion for fostering real change in accounting. She writes about the future of accounting.
6. Anne Boden is the founder of Starling Bank and an expert in banking and technology. She writes about fintech trends and personal finance. She aims to make banking more efficient and affordable.
7. Marcel van Oost is an angel investor and founder of Connecting the Dots in FinTech. He writes about the latest fintech industry trends and news on his LinkedIn page and daily newsletter.
8. Jim Marous is a speaker, a published author, and a podcast host for companies such as Forbes. He discusses innovation, digital transformation, customer experience, marketing strategies, channel distribution, payments and change management.
9. Simon Taylor is a speaker, content creator, media presenter, and podcaster. In his weekly newsletter, he writes about payments, banking, crypto, and consulting.
10. Richard Turrin is an author and consultant in fintech, AI, and innovation in the banking industries and the Asian market. He is also a media source and speaker on China's digital yuan and mobile payments.

Podcasts to listen

Immerse yourself in financial education and listen to your favourite tunes. Whether first thing in the morning during your commute or the evening while you are out for a walk, these podcasts are your perfect partners for in-depth conversations, interviews with experts, and valuable tips.

1. Masters in Business podcasts were developed by Bloomberg and hosted by Barry Ritholtz. Each episode is related to economics, business, or finance and delves into the details with experts in that area. The podcast is approachable for everyone and makes complex topics understandable and engaging.
2. Fast Money is a daily podcast by Melissa Lee from CNBC. Its expert guests deliver the actionable insights that matter most to investors. It is like having a group of trading buddies who can guide you through market trends, investment strategies, and financial news.
3. So Money is hosted by Farnoosh Torabi, a personal finance expert, author, and TV personality who carries her expertise to this podcast. This podcast focuses on money, business, and life. She has entrepreneurs and authors, inspiring individuals to talk about saving, investing, financial choices, and more.
4. The Disciplined Investor dives deeper into investing and breaks down complex financial topics. Andrew Horowitz covers everything from market trends and investment strategies to analysing specific stocks and economic indicators. It focuses on educating listeners on how to make informed decisions.
5. The Money Podcast will help you understand finance fundamentals, increase your earnings, and give back to others. It focuses on investigating different saving, investing, and fundraising strategies and is complemented by an inspiring narrative, history, and psychology of money. And hosted by Rob Moore.
6. The Compound and Friends is hosted by Josh Brown and Michael Batnick. They welcomed another friend to join them and discuss the latest insights and updates in the business and investing sectors. This podcast blends education, expert analysis, and humour, bringing valuable perspectives on economic updates and decisions.
7. We Study Billionaires features famous financial billionaires, including Warren Buffet, Ray Dlaio, and Howard Marks. The hosts share their insights and tips on applying their investment strategies in the stock market, business principles, and life philosophies. And hosted by Stig Brodersen, Preston Pysh, William Green, Clay Finck, and Kyle Grieve.
8. Motley Fool Money covers the week’s top business news and financial headlines - a daily podcast for stock investors. The show is known for its approachable and engaging style and for making the world of finance approachable for newcomers. And hosted by Dylan Lewis, Deidre Woollard, Ricky Mulvey, and Mary Long.
9. Money for the Rest of Us podcast is for you if you aren’t just trying to get rich quickly but want to understand how money works in our lives and how we can make it work better for us. David Stein covers investing, savings, how the economy and financial market function, and more.
10. She’s On The Money covers budgeting hacks and investment strategies, navigating financial challenges, smashing the glass ceiling, and many more. Your host, Victoria Devine, made the show a favourite among young women who want to improve their financial literacy and achieve financial freedom.

Newsletters to subscribe

No more FOMO, and welcome to tailored posts in your inbox! These newsletters are the doors that will let you in on all the hottest finance trends, market updates, and insider knowledge. Subscribe today and keep up to date with all our latest news!

1. Wealt Weekly Roundup is a weekly newsletter with the most critical news worldwide about finance and technology. It also gives you updates about features and Wealt company updates.
2. OnlyCFO’s Newsletter is a weekly newsletter that covers finance and operations updates, showing operators and investors how companies are run.
3. Finimize is a daily UK fintech newsletter that offers financial news from around the world, explaining what happened in the markets and why you should care.
4. Snacks is a daily US newsletter that brings you the financial news, stories with takeaways, and coming-up events in an engaging and simple way to help everyone.
5. Morning Brew is a daily newsletter with 5-minute doses of the latest news. It also includes newsletters like Money with Katie, which focuses on personal finance.
6. Connecting the dots in FinTech is a daily newsletter that provides you with the most essential FinTech news and analysis and important FinTech reports.
7. Fintech Blueprint is a weekly newsletter focusing on how DeFi, blockchain, neo banks, Robo-advisors and other fintech startups are changing the industry.
8. Cashless is a weekly newsletter covering central bank digital currency (CBDC) and fintech, focusing on rising Asia and China.
9. Financial Times has several newsletters you can select based on your interests, including location-based, news-type, topic-based, or even headline-only newsletters.
10. Money Stuff is a daily newsletter from Bloomberg that provides everything you need to know about the world of Wall Street and finance.

Communities to join

Be part of the crowd and attend the finance community party. Whether you are a veteran or a finance newbie, these online groups are bursting with live discussions, valuable connections, and unlimited chances to learn and grow. Welcome, the water's warm!

1. Wealt Community aims to grow with people who are passionate about finance and wealth management and create a learning and improving environment.
2. Vareto Visionaries is a community for strategic finance leaders. Its members are in the C-level or mid-to-senior leader roles in organisations.
3. Financial Women’s Association (FWA) was established in 1956. Its goal is to accelerate the success of all women in the financial sector worldwide.
4. CFO Chat is a private community for finance leaders worldwide. It is a collaborative space for CFOs to network, share insights, and ask questions.
5. Controllers Council is a national community for controllers, COFs, and accounting and finance professionals. It offers practices, training, career resources, recognition, and networking.
6. European Finance Association is a global network focusing on high-level research, study, teaching, and practice in finance.
7. Fintech Futures is a digital platform focuses on news, analyses, and events about fintech, bankingtech, paytech, regtech, wealthtech, lendtech, and insurtech.

Events to attend

Block that calendar and wear your networking game face—events are coming! The real magic happens there, from webinars online to real-time conferences. It's time to network, get to know pros, acquire essential lessons, and have an unforgettable time!

1. AI in Finance Summit London is focused on AI & Machine Learning and their adoption in financial services to increase efficiency and solve challenges. It is between 22-23 May 2024 in London.
2. Wealth Management Edge is a place where investment, productivity, and growth in wealth management will be combined with the industry’s key players and experts. It will be between May 13-16, 2024, in Hollywood, Florida.
3. FPA NorCal Conference is a financial planning conference dedicated to the education, knowledge, and growth of financial planners. The event will be held in the Palace Hotel, San Francisco, on May 28-29, 2024.
4. Money 20/20 Europe is where the world’s fintech leaders convene to grow their brands. It will be held in Amsterdam from June 4 to 6, 2024.
5. Finance Disrupted is the Financial Times’ Future of Finance event, which will be held in Amsterdam on June 20-21. The event will focus on quantum checks and AI balances, decrypting digital assets, financial inclusion, and personal payments.
6. Limitless Expo is for those who want to control their financial future, build wealth, and crush their goals. It will be held between August 29 and 31 in Dallas, Texas.
7. Web Summit is the largest tech event, and more than 70,000 people attend the network and listen to world-class speakers, lead generation, and R&D. The summit will be held in Lisbon between November 11 and 14, 2024.
8. FX Markets Europe is in One Moorgate Place, London, on December 3, 2024. The event creates a space for FX traders to meet, network, and exchange cutting-edge ideas.

Reports & Books to read

A cup of coffee, the envelope of your favourite one surrounding—and then diving deep into finance with enlightening reports and books. They have warehouses filled with market analyses, investing strategies, and all other relevant information to assist you in making well-informed decisions and staying ahead.

1. Global Financial Stability Report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) assesses the global financial system and markets and addresses emerging market financing globally.
2. Global Risks Report is an annual report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) that explores some of the most severe risks we may face over the next decade against rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, a warming planet, and conflict.
3. The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham is known as the bible of value investing. It offers timeless wisdom on the stock market and teaches readers how to develop long-term strategies.
4. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki talks about the myths that hold people back from achieving financial independence, offering personal anecdotes and financial advice to illustrate the need for a new way of thinking about money.
5. The Richest Man in Babylon by Geroge S. Clason offers timeless financial advice through parables set in ancient Babylon. It covers the basics of saving, investing, and financial planning in an easy-to-understand manner.

Let’s grow together

As we wrap up our exploration of these top resources for finance enthusiasts, one thing is abundantly clear: the financial industry is a vast and dynamic field where much learning and development occurs. Fresh digital finance offers a wide range of options for customers, such as leaning on trendsetters, listening to podcasts, subscribing to newsletters, joining such communities, attending stimulating events, and digesting valuable reports; it is only the tip of the iceberg of revolutionary processes in the financial world.

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