What financial radio show do you listen to regularly?

[Alan123]

Surfing the internet I have found that may cities have at least one financial radio show hosted by their local investment guru. What is your favorite show? Please include the name of the show and the radio station call letters for those who would like to tune in.

For those who haven't tried creating your own pod cast, you can install software such as Replay AV or Red Button which will record the show automatically over the internet and create a MP3 which you can listen to on your computer or MP3 player.

[harley]

I like MarketPlace on NPR. 1/2 an hour of light, meaningless talk intended to entertain instead of educate. Perfect. Also Car Talk.

Any "serious" financial show just p*sses me off. I can't listen to them. Our local guy is Ric Edelman, who has become pretty famous. He's so full of cr*p it drives me crazy. It's all "I'm so wise, worship me" stuff. I listen to music. For financial info I read.

Harley

[Midpack]

I used to listen to Bob Brinker if I was in the car when he was on, but haven't for years. Recently saw that his batting average was about 53%, basically coin toss. Never listened to any others.

And used to watch CNBC every morning and Wall St Week years ago, wouldn't watch either anymore (I gather WSW is no longer aired anyway), why bother? Basically the financial equivalent of white noise IMO...

[RDamien]

Honestly just Dave Ramsey's 1 hour podcast available on ITunes for free. I enjoy his show because it's very simple, straight forward and accessible.

That said, all good reading and interacting is argumentative. i.e. I like that he said this but I dont like that. I find myself with him on LBYM, work hard, invest, avoid debt.

For my money he is a bit strict and too conservative on the debt avoidance and too much of his show is about people in really terrible financial situations. The "i'm debt free!" and "gazelle intense" shtick is a bit cheesy for my tastes too heh.

I'd like to find someone who is just as down to earth but deals more with people who arent saddled with 40k in credit card debt and making 24k a year. Higher earners looking to invest wisely ideally.

[samclem]

Clark Howard (syndicated, widely available). He's more "consumer oriented" than strictly investing, and he's not very charismatic, but I've never heard him give a caller bad advice, and he/his staff does a good job of finding interesting topics of wide applicability (e.g. how to freeze your credit info to avoid identity theft, bargain travel techniques, low-cost investing, etc).

He's got a good we site, too.

clarkhoward.com: Save more, spend less and avoid rip-offs

[rec7]

Between these five you will really know what is going on in the world. I love them all. You will learn more from these five than going to college.

Alex Jones
Chuch Harder
Dave Ramsey
Clark Howard
Jim Puplava

[Trek]

Back in the 80's when I was young my dad used to listen to a financial / law program with Bruce Williams. He seemed smart, at least to 12 year old.

Nowadays I enjoy Dave Ramsey. And yes, I am debt free!

[jclarksnakes]

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Originally Posted by Trek Back in the 80's when I was young my dad used to listen to a financial / law program with Bruce Williams. He seemed smart, at least to 12 year old. Nowadays I enjoy Dave Ramsey. And yes, I am debt free!

I was older than you in the 80s but I really enjoyed listening to Bruce Williams. He gave good advice because he had had so many good and bad financial and legal experiences of his own to look back on. He admitted to starting quite a few businesses that failed and some that were successful. I listen to Dave Ramsey today mostly because of the people who call in and are in unbelievable financial messes.

[martyb]

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Originally Posted by Trek Back in the 80's when I was young my dad used to listen to a financial / law program with Bruce Williams. He seemed smart, at least to 12 year old. Nowadays I enjoy Dave Ramsey. And yes, I am debt free!

I listened to Bruce Williams when I was a kid, at night sometimes after I went to bed. I think he's still around, isn't he? Seems like I heard him on the radio awhile back. He must be getting on up there, though.

update: Apparently Bruce Williams is still on the air doing live broadcasts!

[OAG]

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Originally Posted by Trek Back in the 80's when I was young my dad used to listen to a financial / law program with Bruce Williams. He seemed smart, at least to 12 year old. Nowadays I enjoy Dave Ramsey. And yes, I am debt free!

Those were the days. I used to listen to BW while working in DC area. Usually, came on very late at night. Learned a lot from him and he probably, more than anyone, woke me up to saving. Was in the time frame of 80-85. Wonder what happened to him.

[OAG]

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Originally Posted by Trek Back in the 80's when I was young my dad used to listen to a financial / law program with Bruce Williams. He seemed smart, at least to 12 year old. Nowadays I enjoy Dave Ramsey. And yes, I am debt free!

Those were the days. I used to listen to BW while working in DC area. Usually, came on very late at night. Learned a lot from him and he probably, more than anyone, woke me up to saving. Was in the time frame of 80-85. Have not listened lately. Here is the current web site: http://www.brucewilliams.com/

[clifp]

I am a fairly regular listener of Bob Brinker probably 1-2 hours per weekend.
I am also a rare watcher of Dave Ramsey show. I think he gives could advice just nothing I don't already know.

[Lusitan]

Marketplace on PRI/NPR.

[brianinsf]

Sound investing, team based out of Seattle that focuses on asset allocation and no-load mutual funds. They have a pod-cast available at FundAdvice.com - Radio

It get's a little repetitive week after week but they drive home the basics. They do a good job of balance between pushing the idea and their company (Merriman Berkman Next) funds they push.

[dlhanson]

I listen to Dave Ramsey's podcasts. He is good at personal finance but I suggest ignoring most of his investment advice. He suggests 100% stocks for everyone and assumes a 12% annual return.

I listen to Bob Brinker when I have time. He gives good advice about the need to diversification and asset allocation. I would ignore is timing advice. I finally realized that he couldn't time any better than anyone else so I cancelled his $180 per year newsletter a few years ago. I do appreciate him for helping me gain the confidence to stay in the market even when things look bad.

[knockoutned]

No radio for me, but I do podcasts. My regulars are Dave Ramsey and Marketplace Money (this is weekly, not to be confused with the daily "Marketplace"). I also started listening to Brian Preston, "the money guy." This is a weekly show, sensible advice from a CPA and financial planner.

Thanks for the other recommendations...I just downloaded some Clark Howard.

[Rich_in_Tampa]

Ray Lucia's broadcast and podcast offers the occasional tidbit, but is pretty well stuffed with ads, self-promotion, and hype. Still, his actual advice on retirement planning is usually worth listening to - you just have to put up with a lot to get there.

[ats5g]

I don't listen to any. I listen to car talk whenver I can [mostly to piss off my libertarian FIL ].

[FinanceDude]

I listen to myself, and avoid the noise..........of course a Tanqueray and Tonic makes me feel smarter after I drink it.........

[Marquette]

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Originally Posted by FinanceDude I listen to myself, and avoid the noise..........of course a Tanqueray and Tonic makes me feel smarter after I drink it.........

Where can I get your podcast / newsletter / gin and tonic guidance?