Finance podcasts for making money on the move

The start of a new working year brings with it the promise of plans for personal improvement. But beyond booking into bootcamps and PT schedules, there’s also financial fitness. For time poor planners looking to better manage their budgets and attain their finance goals in 2023, here’s our list of the best finance podcasts, both in Australia and overseas.

1. The Australian Finance Podcast

Owen Rask (founder of the Rask group) and Kate Campbell (founder of How To Money) record every week, offering tools and knowledge required to smash your personal finance goals. The podcast focuses on giving the listener the fundamentals of financial literacy including how to simplify and save your money alongside more practical advice like what to look for in a super management fund.

2. She’s on the money

A female focused finance podcast, financial adviser Victoria Devine offers her tips and tricks for navigating the modern financial landscape. Here, Devine’s guests look to divulge investment, property and personal finance tips and hacks alongside a recurring monthly ‘Money Diary’ where listeners share their own financial journeys. Relatable and refreshing.

3. My Millennial Money

Glen James and John Pidgeon take a look at the money issues worrying millennials and Gen Z. Here, the mates and financial gurus talk on investment portfolios EFTs and what the latest policy decisions mean for you. It’s a comprehensive guide that’s spiced up with the conversational tone and banter of two close friends.

4. Equity Mates

Another podcast hosted by two friends is Equity Mates. Bryce Leske and Alec Renehan talk investing across the ASX, taxation while breaking down the barriers to investing. The pair talk to experts in their fields to create a podcast as free from jargon as possible to make the markets more accessible to everyone.

5. You Need A Budget

Short and sweet, the U.S based podcast You Need A Budget (YNAB) touts itself as “the weekly dose of just the right medicine to help you”. Most of the episodes hit under the 10-minute mark including the odd interview with an expert diving into topics such as ‘Budgeting for the nomadic life,’ and ‘Real Estate 101’. The goal of YNAB is to give people the tools to save more money and beat the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle.

6. Shares For Beginners

Does what it says on the tin. Shares for beginners helps those who’ve always wanted to invest in the stock market but have no idea where to start. Leaning on expert guests, host Phil Muscatello simplifies complex investment topics for the lay person to bring the markets within reach for listeners looking to dip their toes for the first time.

Italian fine wines are gaining momentum among Australian collectors and drinkers, with new data from showing a surge in interest driven by value, versatility and a new generation of producers.

Long dominated by France, the premium wine conversation is beginning to shift, with Italy increasingly positioned as a compelling alternative for both drinking and collecting.

According to Langtons, the category is benefiting from a combination of factors, including its breadth of styles, strong food affinity and more accessible price points compared to traditional European benchmarks.

“Italy has always offered fine wine fans an incredible range of wines with finesse, nuance, expression of terroir, ageability, rarity, and heritage,” said Langtons General Manager Tamara Grischy.

“There’s no doubt the Italian wine category is gaining momentum in 2026… While the French have long dominated the fine wine space in Australia, we’re seeing Italy become a strong contender as the go-to for both drinking and collecting.”

The shift is being reinforced by changing consumer preferences, with Langtons reporting increased demand for indigenous Italian varieties and lighter, food-first styles such as Nerello Mascalese from Etna and modern Chianti Classico.

This aligns with the broader rise of Mediterranean-style dining in Australia, where wines are expected to complement a wider range of dishes rather than dominate them.

Langtons buyer Zach Nelson said the category’s versatility is central to its appeal.

“Italian wines often have a distinct, savoury edge making them an ideal pairing for a variety of cuisines,” he said.

The move towards Italian wines also comes as prices for traditional French regions continue to climb, particularly in Burgundy, prompting collectors to look elsewhere for value without compromising on quality.

Italy’s key regions, including Piedmont and Etna, are increasingly seen as offering that balance, with premium wines available at comparatively accessible price points.

Nelson said value is now a defining factor for buyers in 2026.

“Value is the key driver for Australian fine wine consumers… Italian wines are offering exactly that at an impressive array of price points to suit any budget,” he said.

The category is also proving attractive for newer collectors, offering what Langtons describes as “accessible prestige” and a more open entry point compared to the exclusivity often associated with Bordeaux.

Wines such as Brunello di Montalcino and Nebbiolo-based expressions are increasingly being positioned as entry points into cellar-worthy collections, combining ageability with relative affordability.

At the same time, a new generation of Italian producers is reshaping the category, moving away from heavier, oak-driven styles towards wines that emphasise site expression and vibrancy.

“There’s definitely a ‘new guard’ of Italian winemaking… stripping away the makeup… to let the raw, vibrating energy of the site speak,” Nelson said.

Langtons is also expanding its offering in the category, including exclusive access to wines from family-owned producer Boroli, alongside a broader selection spanning Piedmont, Veneto, Sicily and Tuscany.

The company will showcase the category further at its upcoming Italian Collection Masterclass and Tasting in Sydney, featuring more than 50 wines from 23 producers across four key regions.

For collectors and drinkers alike, the message is clear: Italy may have been overlooked, but it is no longer under the radar.