10 Money Related TED Talks you Need to Watch

I love Ted Talks! They are a great way to learn from an expert/scholar/someone with a different perspective. If you’re visiting beemoneysavvy.com because you want to adopt a new outlook or gain insight on money, then this is the post for you! From personal finance, to income and investment there are tons of TED Talks that can help you achieve your own intended outlook on money matters.

TED Talks have become a valuable resource for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and get inspired by the insights of experts. Here are some of the most inspirational, thought-provoking, and fascinating TED Talks on money.

Personal Finance TED Talks

1. Let’s get honest about our money problems – Tammy Lally

In this talk, author Tammy Lally encourages us to break free of “money shame” and shows us how to stop equating our bank accounts with our self-worth.

2. Psychological tricks to help you save money – Wendy De La Rosa

Behavioural scientist Wendy De La Rosa studies how everyday people make decisions to improve their financial well-being. What she’s found can help you painlessly make the commitment to save more and spend less.

3. How to buy happiness – Michael Norton

Michael Norton shares fascinating research on how money can indeed buy happiness – when you don’t spend it on yourself. Listen for surprising data on the many ways pro-social spending can benefit you, your work, and (of course) other people.

4. Saving for tomorrow, tomorrow – Shlomo Benartzi

Economist Shlomo Benartzi says that the “tomorrow mentality” is one of the biggest obstacles to saving enough for retirement, and asks: How do we turn this behavioural challenge into a behavioural solution?

Income

1. This is the side hustle revolution – Nicaila Matthews Okome

Nicaila Matthews Okome is the creator and host of “Side Hustle Pro”. In this talk Nicaila examines how today, we rarely stay in the same job (let alone on the same career path) and we don’t rely on a single income stream. The tools and resources are out there for us to do our own thing, and more of us are going with the entrepreneurial spirit – even if it’s on the side of a traditional job. I’m a big fan of the side hustle and would encourage you to explore the option of having multiple streams of income.

2. Do what you love (no excuses!) – Gary Vaynerchuk

Entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk gives the dreamers and up-and-comers who face self-doubt some words of wisdom. Gary talks about how the Internet has made the formula for success simpler than ever. So there’s now no excuse not to do what makes you happy!

3. Why you should know how much your coworkers get paid – David Burkus

In this talk, Burkus questions our cultural assumptions around keeping salaries secret and makes a compelling case for why sharing them could benefit employees, organizations and society.

Investing

1. How does the stock market work? – Oliver Elfenbaum

In this animated talk, Oliver Elfenbaum explains how the world’s first stock market started and how companies and investors use the market today.

2. How conscious investors can turn up the heat and make companies change – Vinay Shandal

In a talk, consultant Vinay Shandal shares stories of the world’s top activist investors, showing how individuals and institutions can put pressure on companies to drive positive change. “It’s your right to have your money managed in line with your values,” Shandal says. I’m a big supporter of conscious investment; ethical banking being your first (very practical) step towards this.

3. Bitcoin. Sweat. Tide. Meet the future of branded currency – Paul Kemp-Robertson

Paul Kemp-Robertson walks us through a new generation of currency. From Nike Sweat Points to bottles of Tide, meet the non-bank future of currencies.

What’s your favourite TED Talk? Where do you get your money motivation from? If you’re looking for more money savvy inspiration, here are some of my most recommended (and inspiring) posts:

These ten TED Talks provide a wealth of knowledge and inspiration on various aspects of money, from personal finance and saving strategies to the psychology of wealth and the dynamics of the global economy. By exploring these talks, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate the complex world of finance and make more informed decisions about your money. You are both a masterpiece and a work in progress no matter what your financial situation is!