Michelle Singletary is a best-selling author and Loeb Award-winning writer. She also pens “The Color of Money,” a nationally syndicated personal finance column which appears in The Washington Post. Robert Brokamp caught up with Singletary to discuss: - Why people fall for Ponzi schemes - If you should pay off your mortgage before retirement - Why we often l ... Show More
Yesterday
Part 2: Your Index Fund Is a Bet on AI — Whether You Know It or Not
Bethany McLean, veteran investigative journalist and co-author of The Smartest Guys in the Room, saw the end of Enron coming, and is now watching the AI trade very carefully. She has questions the market isn't asking. Motley Fool analyst Rachel Warren continues her conversation w ... Show More
25m 45s
Aug 1
Insurance-palooza! All You Need to Know to Protect Your Income and Wealth
It’s the first Saturday of the month, which means it’s time for the next installment of our 2026 Financial Planning Challenge. We’ve spent most of this year discussing how to accumulate and manage wealth. This month, we’re going to talk about how to protect it. Yes, we’re talking ... Show More
27m 9s
Jul 31
When Leverage Goes Wrong on Wall Street
The week was dominated by hedge fund Situational Awareness being forced to sell its equity holdings, leading to both a drop and a pop in AI-related stocks. What went wrong and what can we learn? Plus, we discuss why hyperscalers are moving in opposite directions, why Tesla may le ... Show More
40m 43s
Nov 2024
1744: How to Master Modern Home Economics: Managing Money, Family and Million Dollar Real Estate
In today’s episode of So Money, we welcome back Lindsey Stanberry, a seasoned journalist and founder of The Purse. The popular newsletter dives into how money intersects with women's lives, encompassing topics from childcare and family budgeting to the emotional load of managing ... Show More
35m 31s
Jun 2025
Oprah and Mellody Hobson: Best Money Advice for Gen Z
Mellody Hobson, financial powerhouse, President and co-CEO of Ariel Investments and author of the New York Times bestseller, Priceless Facts About Money, joins The Oprah Podcast to talk about the overwhelming financial burdens facing Gen Z today. Oprah and Mellody invite Gen Z gu ... Show More
1h 1m
Feb 2023
The Psychology of Money — with Morgan Housel
Morgan Housel, a partner at The Collaborative Fund, and author of “The Psychology of Money,” joins Scott to discuss the behaviors to consider when it comes to building wealth and the importance of earning, saving, and investing. Follow Morgan on Twitter, @morganhousel.
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1h 1m
Jan 2021
#355: Money Made Simple: An Entrepreneurs Guide to Taking Control of Your Finances with Rachel Cruze
Do you know why you handle your money the way you do? My guest, Rachel Cruze, is going to help you figure out the answer to that question. (And so much more!) You may have heard of her because she’s a two-time #1 national best-selling author, financial expert, and host of The Rac ... Show More
38m 49s
Oct 2025
Financial Expert: Passive Income Is A Scam! Post-Traumatic Broke Syndrome Is Controlling Millions!
Morgan Housel, global expert on personal finance, shares powerful lessons on Warren Buffett’s hidden struggles, Elon Musk’s sacrifices, money trauma and financial habits, how to invest wisely, and the psychology behind saving, spending, and success. Morgan Housel is a partner at ... Show More
2h 7m
Nov 2019
Biggest Money Mistakes People Make, and the Rise of the Micro-Influencer
Youngme Moon , Felix Oberholzer-Gee , and Mihir Desai discuss the biggest money mistakes people make when managing their personal finances. They also discuss the rise of the social media “micro-influencer.”Some Recent Picks:NPR Marketplace (podcast)Catalyst casesThe Economist Aud ... Show More
30m 37s
Jun 2024
How FOMO, Doom, and Ego Impact Your Money — ft. Morgan Housel
Morgan Housel, New York Times bestselling author of “The Psychology of Money,” joins the show to break down some of the worst traits an investor can have. He also discusses the difference between being wealthy and being rich, how to deal with uncertainty in the markets, and how h ... Show More
56m 6s
Jan 2021
Practical Money Hacks with Lisa Rowan #307
Lisa Rowan is a staff writer at Forbes Advisor, where she covers banking and personal finance and she was previously a staff writer at Lifehacker’s “Two Cents” covering personal finance. Prior to that, she was a senior writer and on-air analyst at The Penny Hoarder, where she lau ... Show More
44m 59s
Oct 2021
10-5-2021: Expert: How to Talk About Money
An author explains how to break the stigma and have real conversations about finances. Today's Stocks & Topics: PSFE - Paysafe Ltd., Supply Change Issues, Windows 11, October Crashes, VFORX - Vanguard Target Retirement 2040 Fund Investor, Target Date Funds, IEP - Icahn Enterprise ... Show More
47m 16s