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Top 20 Finance Pros On Twitter

Social media hasn’t just changed the way we interact with our friends and family. It has also revolutionized how we consume information. In the run-and-gun world of financial trading and personal finance, access to real-time information and unique insights about the market are essential for success. That’s why I’ve found you the top 20 financial pros to follow on Twitter. They are ranked in no particular order.

  1. Josh Brown @ReformedBroker

Downtown Josh Brown is the “Chairman of the Twitter Federal Reserve” and one of the most entertaining financial figures on social media. Incredibly well versed in finance, Josh has given his followers the inside scoop of what it feels like to be a broker in the heart of Wall Street.

  1. Chris Brogan @chrisbrogan

The New York Times best-selling author and business advisor has over 335,000 followers on Twitter. Chris is especially helpful for those who enjoy listening to interviews. He gives a lot of those.

  1. Peter Schiff @PeterSchiff

Whether you love him or hate him, Peter Schiff is one of the most interesting voices in the financial markets. He’s a libertarian, so expect to see a lot of strong opinions about government regulation, gold and financial collapse.

  1. Michael Kitces @MichaelKitces

Michael Kitces runs a blog titled “Nerd’s Eye View,” where he provides unique commentary on financial planning news and developments. There’s a lot of variety here, as Kitces is well versed not just in financial planning, but financial technology and entrepreneurship.

  1. Jean Chatzky @JeanChatzky

Jean Chatzky is an extremely qualified financial expert. She began her career writing reports on Wall Street and serving as a fact checker at Forbes. She currently serves as the financial editor of NBC’s Today Show.

  1. Dave Ramsey @DaveRamsey

Dave Ramsey is a multimillionaire entrepreneur who made his name helping people eliminate debt. His story is nothing short of phenomenal, having gone from personal bankruptcy to millionaire in just two years. With more than 700,000 Twitter followers, Ramsey is one of the most popular financial experts on the social media circuit.

  1. Roger Wohlner @rwohlner

Roger Wohlner is a fee-only financial planner who specializes in retirement planning, foundations and endowments. He has tweeted a staggering 47,000 times as of February 2016 and is constantly giving his followers insightful information about financial planning.

  1. Suze Orman @SuzeOrmanShow

When it comes to personal finance, it’s difficult to ignore Suze Orman, a New York Time’s best-selling author who has been described as a “one-woman financial advice powerhouse.” With 1.6 million followers, Orman is definitely one of the most trusted experts on personal finance.

  1. Charles Sizemore @CharlesSizemore

Charles Sizemore is a financial thoroughbred with tons of experience writing, analyzing and trading the market. His Twitter feed is a great place to receive updates about his latest articles, which are sure to inform as much as they entertain.

  1. Barry Ritholtz @ritholtz

The author of The Big Picture blog gives profound advice on asset management. According to his blog, Ritholtz “left law for finance, working as a trader, researcher and strategist before graduating to asset management.” This is definitely someone you want to hear from.

  1. Mandi Woodruff @mandiwoodruff

Mandi Woodruff writes about money for Yahoo Finance. She also co-hosts a podcast called Brown Ambition. Her Twitter feed features everything from financial news to business commentary.

  1. Brandon Turner and Joshua Dorkin @BiggerPockets

Brandon Turner and Joshua Dorkin are the owners of a global community for real estate investors called BiggerPockets.com. If you’re interested in purchasing property or flipping real estate, this duo is definitely for you.

  1. Chris Hogan @ChrisHogan360

This Wall Street Journal bestselling author is your authoritative voice for retirement planning. What else would you expect from someone who works closely with Dave Ramsey?

  1. Kimberly Palmer @KimberlyPalmer

As the writer of U.S. News & World Report’s Alpha Consumer blog, Kimberly Palmer delivers under the mandate of “Making smarter financial decisions.” Her Twitter feed is filled with tips and resourceful links to help consumers improve their finances.

  1. Clark Howard @ClarkHoward

Clark Howard is a New York Times best-selling author devoted to the consumer. Whether it’s helping you pay off credit card debt or avoid rip-offs, Howard’s Twitter feed is a fountain of wisdom and knowledge.

  1. Jason Hull @hull_j

The self-proclaimed American Outlaw tweets out unique commentary about the financial system. Hull also drops clues about his Winning with Money Course, which helps clients finally gain control of their personal finances.

  1. Heidi Moore @moorehn

Heidi Moore is the editor of finance and economics for the Guardian US. In the world of finance, that’s kind of a big deal. She has also amassed more than 200,000 tweets. Prepare to be entertained as well as informed.

  1. George Papadopoulos @feeonlyplanner

George Papadopolous’ Twitter handle is a lot easier to remember than his name. This certified financial planner from Michigan shares his skepticism about government-sponsored retirement plans and investing gurus, helping consumers make more informed decisions.

  1. Rob Carrick @rcarrick

Rob Carrick offers very little fluff on his social media page. The personal finance columnist for The Globe and Mail talks about everything from retirement to currency hedging. Offering both advice and latest news, Carrick’s Twitter account is simply one of the best.

  1. Catey Hill @CateyHill

There are very few people more connected to the financial markets than Catey Hill, a reporter for Market Watch and regular contributor for Wall Street Journal Live. Hill can usually be seen tweeting interesting facts about the financial markets, including several links you can’t help but click.

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