Most of us weren’t taught financial literacy in school, and our economy is purposely complex to keep us in the dark. For example: according to CNBC, over 30% of people buying cryptocurrency have no idea how it works!
Luckily, there are options to learn about finance that don’t require a degree or too much time. Here are a few you might consider.
Option 1: Blinkist
Blinkist is great for busy people, because its audio feature provides summaries of complex topics, like cryptocurrency, in minutes. The free version offers one summary a day, but for more you’ll have to pay. There are also cheaper alternatives, however!
Option 2: StoryShots
Storyshots is a free app that summarizes a large collection of books. The app’s library includes an extensive economics category, which can be used to help you learn about important topics such as financial tools and investing.
Option 3: PushBlack’s Building Black Dollars podcast
This short and detailed podcast is focused on empowering us to take charge of our personal finances, while learning about issues we face every day that keep us financially disadvantaged.
Our economic system is rigged against us, and one major way is by keeping useful financial information inaccessible. It is up to us to seek out tools like these to educate and empower us to take control of our finances!