Financial tools for lifelong learners

A business owner who lacks financial literacy is like an expatriate who doesn’t know the local language. Sure, you can get by with the help of others, but you’ll never really thrive. 

If that describes your situation, don’t worry.  You’re not alone. Plenty of legendary entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs and Richard Branson started that way. 

But you certainly don’t want to stay there. So, today, we’ll go over a host of resources and financial tools that can help you build your financial literacy chops so you (and your business) can move beyond mere survival. 

Let’s go! 

Investopedia

This is a free blog that is wildly comprehensive, just like the “pedia” syllable implies. It’s an AI scraper’s dream because it covers every finance topic imaginable. 

When you open the home page, it looks like another business news site. However, a quick search will reveal deep-dive articles on anything from business formation to tax credits. 

The real genius of this site, however, is the writing itself. There’s no AI-generated nonsense here. Every article is written in plain language that is engaging, informative, and, most importantly, accurate. 

Harvard Business Review (HBR)

With a name like Harvard Business Review, it would be easy to dismiss this resource as esoteric and unrelatable. 

But nothing could be further from the truth. HBR is well-written, with articles that tend to be more strategic and forward-thinking. 

Instead of surface news coverage, HBR delivers insight on how your business can adapt and benefit from industry changes. 

In its pages, you’ll find articles on employee management, navigating AI for business success, and how industry leaders think. 

All this for a digital subscription of $10 makes HBR worth adding to your financial reading portfolio. 

Morning Brew (Newsletter)

Morning Brew is a bit like that younger sibling in the family business. They take their work seriously but not themselves. 

This free electronic newsletter plunks itself in your inbox early every morning, like clockwork, providing a funny but informative overview of trending news as it relates to business. 

Each issue also keeps readers informed on financial trends and market news in a format that is easy to scan and understand. 

But be warned. Morning Brew has sister publications, and they hawk them in a fashion that can border from slightly annoying to absolutely maddening, depending on your tolerance for upsells. 

The Bottom Line

Good, timely financial news doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult to understand. So, whether you are just starting your entrepreneurial journey or run a large enterprise, each of these resources will help you navigate trends and generate strategic ideas to help you and your business thrive.