10 Financial Podcasts for Women: Building Financial Independence in 2025
The financial landscape for women presents both challenges and opportunities. Despite significant progress in recent years, several statistics highlight the persistent gaps women face:
- 7% of female divorcees consult a financial adviser.
Source: Legal & General Report, 2024.
- 70% of widowed women switch financial professionals within one year of their spouse’s death.
Source: Worthy and Association of Divorce Financial Planners (ADFP) Financial Survey, November 2019.
- 80% of women will be solely responsible for their household finances at some point.
Source: UBS, Own Your Worth, 2021.
- Women have traditionally been less likely to invest than men. The median retirement account balance was $31,291 for women in 2021 compared to $45,106 for men. That's a difference of 44%.
Source: Vanguard, Comparing the Saving Behaviors of Women vs Men in DC Plans, 2022.
- Women live longer but have less retirement savings: On average, women live about 5 years longer than men but retire with approximately 30% less in retirement savings.
Source: Bank of America's "2023 Workplace Benefits Report" TIAA Institute's "Gender Gap in Financial Literacy" (2023)
The New Generation of Women Investors
Despite these challenges, there are promising developments. A study by Fidelity found that 60% of women now invest in the stock market. Fidelity also found that investing is gaining traction amongst younger women, with 71% of Gen Z women and 63% of millennials actively investing. This shift reflects a broader cultural change where younger women are more empowered, independent, and proactive about securing their financial futures. We’re seeing more female leaders in the corporate world, more women starting businesses, and a growing community of entrepreneurs openly sharing their financial journeys.
The internet has become a game-changer for financial literacy. Once locked behind jargon-heavy books or expensive consultations, financial education is now more accessible than ever. Today, there is an abundance of finance content specifically designed for women – whether it’s social media accounts, Youtube channels, or podcasts that make understanding money feel approachable and relatable.
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10 Financial Podcasts for Women in 2025
If you’re looking for inspiration or guidance on your financial journey, here are ten highly recommended podcasts we’ve sourced over various blogs, Reddit threads, and personal recommendations from the team at Melbourne Capital Group. As specialists in international wealth management, we’ve selected diverse financial voices from the US, UK, and Australia to serve our expatriate clients worldwide.
In no particular order:
1. Many Happy Returns with PensionCraft (UK)
Hosted by Ramin Nakisa and Michael Pugh, this UK-based podcast is led by financial experts who specialise in investing, market analysis, and long-term wealth building. Ramin, a former investment strategist, brings deep insights into portfolio management and economic trends.
Why is this important for you?
This podcast is ideal for women looking to gain confidence in investing by understanding market trends and financial strategies. It provides a UK-focused perspective, covering pensions, ISAs, stocks, bonds, inflation, risk management, and behavioural finance, making complex topics accessible.
2. Money Clinic with Claer Barrett (UK)
Claer Barrett is the Consumer Editor at the Financial Times, bringing years of financial journalism experience to help listeners navigate personal finance challenges with expert insights.
Why is this important for you?
Her podcast features real-life money dilemmas from listeners, tackling issues like debt management, investing, property, pensions, and financial independence in the UK. Claer invites industry experts and financial professionals to provide actionable tips on wea-building, financial planning and investment strategies with a relatable approach.
3. Building a Bigger Table with Shaa Wasmund (UK)
Shaa Wasmund is a The London School of Economics graduate with an MBE from The Queen. She is also a best-selling author of 'Stop Talking Start Doing', entrepreneur, and business mentor who has helped thousands of people scale their businesses and create financial independence. She is passionate about helping women build wealth and break financial barriers.
Why is this important for you?
Her podcast focuses on providing a no-nonsense approach to help listeners scale their business, create multiple income streams and achieve long-term financial success.
4. Finance, Self-Development and Business with Nischa (UK)
Nischa is a former banker turned financial educator, specialising in making personal finance and investing simple and accessible. She provides practical, no-fluff financial advice tailored to beginners, particularly those in the UK.
Why is this important for you?
Her Youtube channel focuses on budgeting, saving, investing, financial independence, and smart money habits. She breaks down complex financial concepts into easy-to-understand content, covering everything from investing in ISAs and pensions to avoiding common money mistakes.
5. Her Money with Jean Chatzky (US)
Jean Chatzky is a renowned financial journalist, author, and CEO of HerMoney.com. With decades of experience, she has been a financial editor for NBC's Today show and has authored multiple books on personal finance.
Why is this important for you?
Her podcast talks about personal finance, investing, career advancement, and financial independence, all tailored to women's unique financial challenges and goals.
Listeners gain insights into financial strategies, investment advice, and empowerment to take control of their financial futures. The content is relatable and actionable, making complex financial concepts accessible.
6. Her Honest Money Talk with Hazel Secco (US)
Hazel Secco is the Founder of Align Financial Solutions and a Certified Financial Planner with over a decade of experience. She specialises in helping women gain financial clarity and retire confidently on their own terms.
Why is this important for you?
Her podcast focuses on the emotional side of money, breaking down financial barriers through candid conversations and actionable strategies. Hazel’s relatable approach through her own experience, helps women turn financial conversations into concrete action, making it easier to tackle investing, retirement planning, and wealth-building with authenticity and ease.
7. Money Watch with Jill Schlesinger (US)
Jill Schlesinger is a Certified Financial Planner and Emmy-nominated business analyst for CBS News. She brings a wealth of knowledge in finance and economics.
Why is this important for you?
Her podcast addresses personal finance, economic trends, investing, and retirement planning, providing timely advice on financial matters. You can expect two episodes a week, uncovering expert analysis on current financial events and practical advice on managing investments, aiding informed decision-making.
8. Wealthy After 40 with Dalene Higgins (US)
Dalene Higgins is the founder of Elevate Finances LLC and a financial and retirement coach specialising in helping Gen Xers prepare for retirement with confidence.
Why is this important for you?
Her podcast focuses on helping women in their 40s and 50s understand financial planning for retirement, covering essential topics like budgeting, debt elimination, financial stability, retirement savings, Medicare, and Social Security.
9. She’s on the Money with Victoria Devine (AUS)
Hosted by Victoria Devine, an award-winning Australian financial adviser, author, and entrepreneur, this podcast is dedicated to helping women take control of their financial futures with practical, jargon-free advice tailored to an Australian audience.
Why is this important for you?
Her podcast features real-life money stories, expert interviews, and community-driven discussions to make finance feel more accessible.
10. Investing Compass with Morningstar (AUS)
Hosted by Mark LaMonica and Shani Jayamanne, both investment experts at Morningstar Australia, this podcast provides data-driven insights and practical strategies for building a strong investment portfolio.
Why is this important for you?
Learn the fundamentals of investing principles, market trends, asset allocation and risk management. If you are a female investor looking to enhance your financial knowledge, this podcast demystifies complex investing concepts and provides research-backed advice to help you make informed investment decisions.
The Female Investing Advantage
“One-third of my clients are women, but a higher portion are the financial decision makers, even if they aren’t the ones ‘earning’, as they focus on the family. Traditional family models of men being the breadwinner and financial decision maker are long gone, and rightly so.”
- Jamie Bubb-Sacklyn, Chartered Financial Planner at Melbourne Capital Group.
Jamie’s observation aligns perfectly with what financial research continues to reveal: Women now manage over half of household wealth in the United States, and in 40% of households with children under 18, a woman serves as the primary breadwinner.
Despite these advancements, many women still report feeling disconnected from traditional financial services. At Melbourne Capital Group, we recognise this and have developed approaches that respect each client’s unique financial journey.
We’ve observed that women in financial decision-making roles generally fall into two distinct categories, each with specific needs and preferences:
The Independent Financial Decision-Maker
- Values comprehensive information with clear, consistent communication.
- Seeks to understand the underlying reasons for investment performance and may benchmark against market indices or peer portfolios.
- Carries the responsibility of her household’s financial health and benefits from collaborative planning that provides space for personal decision-making.
These clients flourish with advisors who build genuine trust and foster confidence in financial choices through education and supportive guidance.
The Collaborative Financial Decision-Maker
- Open dialogue that acknowledges their equal role in the financial partnership.
- Educational resources enhance their financial literacy and decision-making capacity.
- Relationship-centred advising that considers family priorities.
For these clients, we focus on addressing specific concerns while maintaining perspective on long-term financial goals and progress milestones.
See our Approach to Financial Planning in Action
Want to see how we turn financial theory into practical planning? We invite you to watch a replay of our webinar that demonstrates how we help couples plan for retirement using our advanced cashflow calculation tool.
Why is this relevant for female investors? Whether you’re taking your first steps into investing or already managing a portfolio, this demonstration shows how we account for your unique financial journey, including longer life expectancies and potential career breaks.
Take the first step toward financial confidence today, watch this replay
As a Chartered Insurance Institute International Professional Partner Firm, we remain firm in our mission to provide thoughtful, personalised guidance.
“Having said that, the financial planning professions is still male-dominated, and I’d encourage more women to join and even up the numbers,” Jamie adds, highlighting the continuing need for greater female representation in the financial advisory space.
Whether you’re exploring the podcasts we’ve recommended, watching our cashflow webinar, or considering your next professional move, remember that diverse perspectives strengthen both individual portfolios and the financial industry as a whole.
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