The 8 best podcasts about money, investing, and finance (2026)

arvy's Teaser: Podcasts are the easiest way to build your financial knowledge — on your commute, at the gym, during lunch. But most finance podcasts are made for Germany or the US. Pension fund? Pillar 3a? Withholding tax? Not covered. So we've selected 8 podcasts that are relevant for Switzerland — 6 from Switzerland, 2 from Germany that every Swiss investor should know. All in German (with one exception noted), because that's where the Swiss-specific content lives.

🇨🇭 Swiss Finance Podcasts

1. FinanzFabio Podcast — Fabio Marchesin

Episodes: Weekly · Length: ~50 min · Level: Beginner to Advanced · Language: German

Arguably the most well-known Swiss finance podcast. Fabio Marchesin is a certified financial planner who does something nobody else does: real financial consultations with real people — live on the podcast. You listen as someone describes their situation, and Fabio walks through what he would do step by step. On top of that: deep knowledge about the Swiss three-pillar system, home buying, ETFs, power of attorney documents, and legal protection.

Why listen: In 30 episodes you'll learn more about the Swiss financial system than in any bank advisory meeting. The live consultations are gold — you see how real financial planning works, not how it reads in a textbook.

2. Sparkojote — Thomas Brandon Kovacs

Episodes: 1–2× per week · Length: 30–60 min · Level: Beginner to Advanced · Language: German

Thomas Kovacs runs one of the oldest and largest Swiss finance creator platforms. His Finanzrudel podcast covers everything: ETFs, dividend strategies, Swiss taxes, pillar 3a, vested benefits — all from a Swiss perspective. What sets Sparkojote apart: he's completely transparent with his own numbers. You see his portfolio, his returns, his mistakes. That builds trust and makes everything tangible.

Why listen: Because transparency is the best form of financial education. And because Thomas is one of the few who explain withholding tax (Verrechnungssteuer), source tax, and DA-1 forms in understandable language. (→ Dividends in Switzerland)

3. PlanningFinance Podcast — Alexander Bartl

Episodes: Biweekly · Length: 30–50 min · Level: Beginner to Advanced · Language: German

Alexander Bartl is an independent financial advisor in Switzerland and produces one of the highest-quality Swiss finance podcasts. Topics: financial planning, wealth building, pension planning, and financial security. His interviews are particularly strong — from salary transparency experts to the president of the Swiss financial planning association. Plus personal stories: his own financial mistakes, tips for the "rush hour of life" between 30 and 50, and concrete strategies for Switzerland.

Why listen: Because Alexander brings the perspective of a real Swiss financial advisor — not a YouTuber or influencer. Professional consultation, free in your ears.

4. Liebe Finanzen Podcast

Episodes: Regular · Length: 20–40 min · Level: Beginner · Language: German

For many people, money feels emotionally charged — fear, shame, uncertainty. That's exactly where Liebe Finanzen meets you. The podcast combines emotional intelligence with practical financial knowledge and is one of the most accessible entry points into Swiss personal finance. No complicated formulas, no jargon — just honest conversations about money, feelings, and taking the first step.

Why listen: If you've been thinking "I should deal with my finances but I don't know where to start" — this podcast is for you. Especially good for women, couples, and anyone who's been avoiding the topic of money.

5. Money Matters — MissFinance

Episodes: Regular · Length: 20–40 min · Level: Beginner to Intermediate · Language: German

MissFinance is one of the most important voices for women's financial education in Switzerland. The "Money Matters" podcast covers money matters, the gender pay gap, pension gaps, and the courage to take control of your own finances. The tone is encouraging, the content is well-researched, and the perspective is refreshingly different from most male-dominated finance podcasts.

Why listen: Because the pension gap in Switzerland is real — and financial independence isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. Especially relevant alongside our pension gap calculator. (→ Pension Gap Calculator · → The Pension Gap in Switzerland)

6. House of Satoshi Podcast — Rino Borini

Episodes: Regular · Length: 30–60 min · Level: Intermediate to Advanced · Language: German

Bitcoin, blockchain, and crypto — from a Swiss perspective. House of Satoshi is Switzerland's first Bitcoin shop, and their interview podcast is hosted by Rino Borini, one of the leading figures in crypto-banking and digital finance in Switzerland. The podcast goes beyond the hype: regulation, institutional adoption, tax questions, and Bitcoin's role as an alternative store of value.

Why listen: If you want to understand whether and how Bitcoin fits into a diversified portfolio — without FOMO and without moonboy mentality. The podcast is measured, well-researched, and treats crypto as what it is: a topic to take seriously, but not blindly.

🇩🇪 German-Language Podcasts (Germany)

7. Finanzfluss Podcast — Thomas Kehl

Episodes: 1–2× per week · Length: 20–45 min · Level: Beginner to Intermediate · Language: German

The largest finance community in the German-speaking world. Thomas Kehl and Anna explain ETFs, savings plans, taxes, and retirement planning in plain language without jargon. Finanzfluss is Germany-focused — pension funds and pillar 3a aren't covered. But the fundamentals (compound interest, diversification, fees, behavioural finance) apply everywhere. If you're starting from zero, this is your entry point.

Why listen: Because nobody in the German-speaking world explains financial basics better. Start here, then switch to the Swiss podcasts for the specific details.

8. Buy the Dip — Timo Baudzus

Episodes: 2–3× per week · Length: 30–60 min · Level: Advanced · Language: German

The best German-language podcast for stock analysis and market commentary. Timo Baudzus analyses individual stocks, earnings, macro trends, and market movements — with a blend of data, opinion, and experience. Not for absolute beginners, but if you want to understand why a stock rises or falls, and what's behind the quarterly numbers, Buy the Dip is exactly right.

Why listen: Because Timo is one of the few German-speaking podcasters who genuinely analyses stocks — not just talks about them. If you want to understand the quality investing approach that also underpins arvy, Buy the Dip gives you the tools. (→ How Quality Investing Works)

Where to start?

The beauty of podcasts: you don't invest extra time. You do what you'd do anyway — commute, cook, exercise — and learn along the way. After 6 months you'll understand more about money and markets than most people around you.

And when you're ready to go from listening to acting: (→ Start a savings plan · → Open a 3a)