Our list of 15 best personal finance blogs for 50 somethings is certainly unique. There isn’t much personal finance material on the web specifically catered to this generation, because not many of them read or write blogs.
But search no longer, we’ve found some of the most popular personal finance blogs just for this age group. Citizens in their fifties deal with money issues not many other generations deal with. Retirement, healthcare, finally becoming debt free, and perhaps paying for college and/or weddings for their children. Some 50 somethings are even beginning to think about how they will divide their finances up in their will, and many are trying their hand at investing. It’s definitely a time when a lot of expertise is required when it comes to how to handle all of those situations best. Where do you even start?
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With so many financial issues to consider, it’s best to be well informed about at least the basics of handling finances wisely in later life. Or, consider a financial advisor if things just seem too overwhelming. They’ll guide you along the way and keep you well informed about things you need to know. But an additional helpful tool for the financially overwhelmed is personal finance blogs. They’ll set you straight on many issues and help you make informed decisions about your money. And though there aren’t a whole lot of personal finance blogs by 50 somethings in 2017, we found the few there are, as well as the younger bloggers who produce content about money that a 50 something could really benefit from. That’s what you’ll find in the list below.
We utilized a site called Bloglovin’ to rank our blogs. Bloglovin’ is a site that allows blog readers to like, follow and save blogs to their feed, so they’re notified when a new post comes out. We typed all of our blogs into this site and ranked them by a number of followers each blog has. That way, the blog with the highest amount of Bloglovin’ followers appears at the very bottom of this list. We also only ranked blogs that had 20 or more followers, since that seems to be an indication of success and popularity.
Although there’s a whole world of blogs out there, some that haven’t even heard of Bloglovin’, much less established a presence there. Fifty-something bloggers especially may not know about this site, as it generally caters to a younger audience. So remember that while you scan the blogs below. Also, keep in mind that this list generally applies to all seniors over 50. It’s not just for those from ages 50 to 59. These resources will prove helpful to anyone above 50. So if you’re not a regular blog reader, you might want to become one after reading this list. Some of the blogs below even have podcasts associated with their sites, which is another way to glean great financial advice. Many of the blogs on our list came from this list of Financial Blogs You Should Be Reading.
And if you’re a little younger, check out the previous lists in our series including 15 best personal finance blogs for 40 somethings, 15 best personal finance blogs for 30 somethings, and 15 best personal finance blogs for 20 somethings.
Otherwise, here goes! 15 best personal finance blogs for 50 somethings. Get ready to learn a lot about money.
15. AARP Money
20 followers
This may not be an all-out blog, but AARP does frequently post in their money section, and much of their material is just what 50 somethings need to hear.
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14. Retirement Savvy
22 followers
Because retirement savvy is exactly what a 50 something needs to be.
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13. Consumerism Commentary
30 followers
This site even has a podcast attached, so a 50 something can be both up with the times and financially wise by utilizing this.
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12. Money Sense
44 followers
Learn valuable information like “Is the iPhone X Worth The Money?” and “What to Consider When Choosing the Right Advisor?” on this blog.
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11. Stacking Benjamins
56 followers
Yes, stacking benjamins – that is the goal. Hopefully, all of the blogs on this list of 15 best personal finance blogs for 50 somethings will help us accomplish that.
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10. Rather be Shopping
90 followers
This site ranks 10th in our list of best personal finance blogs for 50 somethings and it could come in handy on Black Friday. It’s got coupons tips and shopping hacks that are sure to fatten your wallet.
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9. Oblivious Investor
95 followers
50 somethings often have the means to focus more on investing than in previous years, which is why this blog would come in handy.
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8. Johnny Moneyseed
97 followers
Wait, has mom really been wrong all this time- does money really grow on trees? If so, we want Johnny Moneyseed to come plant some of those trees in our backyard.
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7. PT Money
183 followers
Financial expert Phillip Taylor, a CPA, and Entrepreneur has been blogging since 2007.
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6. Debt Roundup
225 followers
“Fight Debt, Save and Make Money” is the mantra for this site that ranks 6th in our list of best personal finance blogs for 50 somethings.
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5. Canadian Budget Binder
275 followers
Even if you’re not Canadian, you can learn from the this “virtual binder filled with life topics surrounding personal finance.”
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4. Modest Money
386 followers
If you’re into investing, you’ll find all the latest investing news and tips here.
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3. Dave Ramsey
1,169 followers
The somewhat well known financial advisor Dave Ramsey has a lot to say about becoming and staying debt free.
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2. Freakonomics
2,220 followers
Talk about thinking outside the box about money – this blog takes thinking about finances it to a whole new level.
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1. The Simple Dollar
2,559 followers
Read up on “The Danger of Comparing Your Financial Progress to Others” and “The Real Rewards of Frugality and Financial Independence” here. And that wraps up our list of 15 best personal finance blogs for 50 somethings. Thanks for reading!
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