Financial advice can come from books, friends, life experiences, Investopedia, and more. Financial documentaries and movies are also a great way to gain insight and knowledge. Or you can turn on the TV and find shows about investing in the stock market, saving for retirement, and improving your business knowledge. With so many options, finding the right show for you can be a daunting task, but rest assured.
No article on finance shows would be complete without mentioning finance guru Susie Orman. Sadly, she ended her CNBC show after 14 years in 2015. She's now developing a new daily show called “Money Wars,” where she helps friends, families, and couples resolve disputes over money. We think she'll be the Judge Judy of money. Until that show premieres, there are plenty of shows to watch when you want money advice. Here are the 8 best TV shows about finance.
Jim Cramer's Mad Money
The show is hosted by, you guessed it, Jim Cramer. His main goal is to help people become better investors. It airs weekday nights on CNBC, so there's plenty of opportunity to tune in during the weekdays. “My job isn't to tell you what to think. It's to teach you how to think about the markets like a pro,” Cramer says in his mission statement. He teaches you how to analyze stocks and disparages tips that promise easy money.Secret savings “It's all about breaking into country clubs,” says Cramer. In other words, this is for people who want to save for retirement or their kids' college funds, not for people who think of it as a game and won't lose sleep over losing a ton of money. There will be guest interviews, call-ins from viewers, and Cramer's opinions on which stocks to watch and which to avoid. Check here for airtime.
Your Money
The show airs Saturday mornings on CNN. Hosted by Christine Romans, she breaks down the week's business news and how it affects your bottom line. You'll find out which costs are going up and which are going down. There's also a street interview about the price of a parking ticket and segments on everything from education to retirement savings to cell phone contracts. Romans' Twitter profile calls her CNN's “Explainer of all things money.” Check here for times and dates.
Squack Box
This CNBC show has been dubbed the ultimate pre-market morning news and talk show. Big names in business and politics share their stories and offer their insights. Hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin. Quick has interviewed financial heavyweights such as Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Alan Greenspan, T. Boone Pickens, Jamie Dimon, and Charlie Munger. Kernen is a pro in his field, having worked as a stockbroker for 10 years before switching careers. Sorkin is a financial columnist for CNBC. The New York Times He is the editor-in-chief of DealBook and has also written the following books: Too Big to Fail: Inside How Wall Street and Washington Fight to Save the Financial System—and ThemselvesIf you can get up early from Monday to Friday, be sure to check it out. Check the dates and times here.
Shark Tank
A-B-C Shark Tank is not just a finance show, but if you watch it closely, you will learn about smart investments. It will also teach you how to pitch to investors, what not to say, and how to make your product attractive. It's all about entrepreneurship. In this show, real inventors and entrepreneurs pitch their products to real investors, or “sharks.” If the sharks believe in the product, they will put their own money into it. The sharks include billionaire Mark Cuban, real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran, “Queen of QVC” Lori Greiner, tech innovator Robert Herjavec, fashion and branding expert Daymond John, and venture capitalist Kevin O'Leary. It's a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs. Check the dates and times here.
Money issues
RLTV is a cable network and online hub aimed at the “50+ generation.” “Money Matters” is hosted by Jean Chatzky, an award-winning journalist, best-selling author and financial editor for NBC's “TODAY Show.” She's also a personal finance contributor to Newsweek and The Daily Beast.” Check the date/time here.
Charlie Rose
Though not your traditional finance show, it's a great source of information on the economy and the state of the world. On Charlie Rose's iconic PBS show, the interview guru talks to movie stars, heads of state, authors, and financial gurus. Check the upcoming schedule to see when financial gurus and entrepreneurs like Bill Gates and business guru Tom Peters will be appearing. Past episodes are available to watch online, and you're likely to learn something. Check the dates and times here.
Profit
like Shark TankCNBC Profit This show is all about investing and entrepreneurship. Hosted by financial guru Marcus Lemonis, he helps turn struggling businesses into successful ventures. Whether it's a burger joint, a cosmetics company or a drum manufacturer, Lemonis will teach you how to build a business. It's not only entertaining, it's also highly educational, especially for those looking to start their own business. Check here for dates and times.
Conclusion
If you're looking for solid financial advice, there are plenty of TV shows to choose from, and old episodes available to watch online. Check them out – we're sure you'll learn something about money.
