Navigating the finance and fintech world can feel like walking in circles inside a dark labyrinth. The market keeps changing, and what’s trending today will likely be forgotten in a few weeks, so it’s easy to get lost when everything is happening everywhere, all at once.

With finance teams becoming more and more involved in the strategic side of the organisation, keeping up with everything that’s happening and finding some inspiration is essential. Today, it’s easy to find that in different formats, from LinkedIn posts from influencers to podcasts. However, blogs are still the way to go for long-form content and research pieces.

There are over 800 million blogs online, according to WebTribunal, with more than 6 million articles published daily. With so many options, finding the right finance blog to suit your needs can be overwhelming. So whether you’re searching for the best tips and tricks to stay under budget or need a guide on calculating the Rule of 40, here’s a list of the 8 finance blogs you should add to your bookmarks.

CFO Corner

What are Per Diem allowances? How is the role of the CFO evolving? Why are Fractional CFOs gaining in popularity? These are just a few topics explored in Rydoo’s CFO Corner. This editorial platform publishes weekly articles that appeal to finance professionals, enthusiasts, CEOs, and entrepreneurs.

It’s the go-to resource for those looking to stay ahead in the finance sector, featuring in-depth interviews, opinion pieces, and research-based insights. Rydoo’s expert team discusses various aspects of expense management alongside guest thought leaders, including CFOs and investors.

 

The CFO Club

Simon Litt says he was born into finance, given that his mother worked as a financial advisor for over three decades. Now, he’s the editor of The CFO Club, a community for CFOs in tech.

Simon collaborates with industry experts in finance to share insights and tips for finance professionals. On the blog, you’ll find articles on measuring profitability, streamlining month-end close, and more.

Mostly Metrics

If you’re looking for topics like SaaS metrics, financial forecasting, FP&A strategy or fundraising, Mostly Metrics has them all. But it’s also you go “for the metrics, stay for the memes”.

CJ Gustafson defines himself as “not-your-typical CFO”. With vast experience in tech, he shares updates with his audience three times a week, with some of this content being paywalled. You can follow the updates on his Substack or subscribe to the newsletter.

The Long View

The Long View is a Financial Times column that features opinion articles about the state of global markets. Most articles are written by Katie Martin, FT’s Markets Editor who’s been covering topics around finance and economics for over 20 years.

Katie’s articles feature her views and opinions on the latest news and trends of the markets, such as how the hype of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie can be related to how investors have an opportunity to relax, as “Bonds Are Really Back In Earnest (Barbie)”. Check out the article to learn more about this.

Corporate Finance Lab

Founded in 2016 by law professor Joeri Vananroye, the Corporate Finance Lab bridges the gap between legal and finance, with topics ranging from compensation for damages to shareholders to the impact of CSRD.

Available in both Dutch and English, the blog features articles from multiple contributors, mostly scholars from European universities. If you’re looking for insightful and research-based topics, it’s the blog to add to your bookmarks.

The Finanser

Chris Skinner is an independent commentator on the financial markets and fintech through his blog and author of the bestselling book Digital Bank. He’s also been an advisor to the White House and has made countless presentations, including a TED Talk in 2019.

On The Finanser, Skinner writes about tech innovations and how it can benefit the finance world. He also covers some major topics on the finance world and gives his unique view on the matter. Some of his articles discuss the power of AI in the finance world, such as how AI can be a business intermediary and how people fit in the transaction.

A Wealth of Common Sense

A Wealth of Common Sense, written by Director of Institutional Asset Management Ben Carlson aims to help explain “the complexities of the various aspects of finance in a way that everyone could understand them”.

In his updates, Carlson covers topics that range from wealth management to investments, financial markets and even investor psychology. In one of his latest articles, he gives his view on why one year returns shouldn’t matter for investors and how they should be looking at long-term returns instead.

SaaS CFO

With over two decades of experience in finance and accounting, from small, private technology firms up to global multi-billion dollar public companies, Ben Murray now offers Fractional CFO services and training in SaaS metrics in finance.

He founded the SaaS CFO brand in 2016, and since then, he’s shared his knowledge on all things SaaS finance, from guides on calculating the Rule of 40 to understanding ARR.

Now that your bookmarks tab is all set, you’re ready to start diving into the world of finance and stay up to date on all the latest news and trends. Happy reading!