NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
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Latest episode: Mon Dec 09 2024
NerdWallet’s objective finance journalists answer real-world questions empowering you to make smarter decisions with your money and help your finances thrive. The Nerds are your resource to make the most of your personal finances, while cutting through the clutter and misinformation of today’s economic news and advice. You’ll get clarity on strategies to help you build your wealth, invest wisely, shop for financial products, and plan for major life events. By the end of each episode, you’ll feel smarter and more informed to make the most of your finances. Future You will thank you. Join hosts Sean Pyles, Sara Rathner, and other expert Nerds as they discuss everything personal finance, including: - Credit cards: credit card rewards, different types of credit cards, credit card annual fees - Investing and retirement: investment strategies, retirement planning, financial independence, investing in the stock market, money market accounts, financial strategies, mutual funds, short-term bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Roth IRA investing, robo-advisors, retirement savings - Personal finance: budgeting methods, emergency funds, paying off debt, frugal living, money management tips, wealth accumulation, money habits, cultivating a money growth mindset, debt-free living, financial resources, budgeting apps and browser extensions, avoiding scams, tax bills, financial success and financial stability - Banking: high-yield saving accounts, online banking, credit unions - Loans: student loans, home equity loans, HELOC, student loan forgiveness - Home: mortgage interest rates, homebuying, home improvement projects, homeowners insurance - Insurance: travel insurance, pet insurance, auto insurance, home insurance You’ll love NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast if you like podcasts like Planet Money, The Personal Finance Podcast, DIY Money, Afford Anything, How to Money, The Ramsey Show, Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin, NPR’s Life Kit: Money, Popcorn Finance, Money Girl, Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, So Money with Farnoosh Tarabi, The Money with Katie Show, All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins, The Stacking Benjamins Show, MoneyWatch with Jill Schlesinger, or Your Money, Your Wealth. NerdWallet Compare, Inc. NMLS ID# 1617539NMLS Consumer Access:
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- Dec9Smart Mortgage Strategies: From Refinancing to HELOC33mins
- Dec5How You Could Grow $26K to $44K in 7 Years: Smart Strategies to Try30mins
- Dec4Tariff Talk: What Trade Policies Could Mean for Your Budget14mins
- Dec2Travel Smart, Give Smart: Southwest Companion Pass and Charitable Giving Strategies33mins
- Nov28From Eggflation to Ghost Jobs: Roasting 2024’s Biggest Financial Turkeys14mins
- Nov27Santa’s New Helper: How AI Can Help You Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping19mins
- Nov25Boost Your Income and Career: Negotiating Salary, Navigating Promotions and More29mins
- Nov21Maximizing Employer-Provided Perks: A Guide to Your Benefits30mins
- Nov20Prediction Markets Let You Bet on Just About Anything — But There Are Risks15mins
- Nov18Online Banking vs Neobanks: Understand FDIC Safety and Protect Your Money26mins
- Nov14Preparing for Worst-Case Scenarios: Choosing the Right Insurance Policy to Protect Your Income37mins
- Nov13Navigating Life Insurance Choices: Investing, Variable Policies, and Financial Growth25mins
- Nov11Trump’s Economic Playbook: Get Clarity on Inflation, Taxes, and More15mins
- Nov7Open Enrollment: Choosing a Healthcare Plan (HMO, PPO, FSA, HSA, HDHP and More)32mins
- Nov6Life Insurance as an Investment? We Fact-Check the TikTok Trend12mins
- Nov4Retirement Rollover Ready? Rules, Risks, and Rewards of 401k and IRA Transfers31mins
- Oct31Why Women Outperform When Investing — And How You Can, Too30mins
- Oct30Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers — Are You Spending Like Your Generational Peers?14mins
- Oct28How to Maximize Rewards on Big Credit Card Purchases30mins
- Oct24How the Next President Could Shift Health Care Costs and Student Loans32mins
- Oct23Rolling the Dice: Can Sports Betting Really Pay Off Like the Stock Market?13mins
- Oct21Vest Without the Stress: Mastering Job Transitions and Vesting Schedules30mins
- Oct17Paycheck Politics: What Presidential Tax Plans May Mean for Your Wallet26mins
- Oct16SSN SOS: How to Keep Your Social Security Number Safe from Data Breaches11mins
- Oct14How to Make The Fed’s Interest Rate Cut Work for You24mins
- Oct10How Presidential Policies Affect Prices: Tariffs, Price Control, Immigration and More28mins
- Oct9Understand the Gig Economy: Why Millions are Choosing Freelance and Side Hustles18mins
- Oct7Budget Like a Boss: A Financial Planner’s Tips for Achieving Your Money Goals26mins
- Oct3Election Economics: How Can Presidents Really Impact Your Pocketbook?25mins
- Oct2Hack or Hoax? Spot Social Media Money Tips That Actually Work12mins
- Sep30Let Someone Else Book Your Award Flights for You: Presenting Unpacked by AFAR43mins
- Sep26The Best Ways to Use Credit and Debit Cards When Traveling Abroad19mins
- Sep25Medicare Confusion? Get the Facts Before It Hits You (or Your Parents)14mins
- Sep23Budget Like a Boss: How to Drive Down Debt and Park Money in Savings (Video Episode)35mins
- Sep19Pack Smarter, Save More: Expert Tips for Efficient Travel Packing to Overcome Luggage Hassles23mins
- Sep18Fed Up with High Rates? Here’s How a Cut Impacts Your Loans and Savings15mins
- Sep16Refresh Your Fall Finances: A Money Check-Up and Investment Diversification Deep Dive26mins
- Sep12How to Save Money on Holiday Travel Without Using Any Points21mins
- Sep11Jobs Up, Vibes Down: Why Economic Data Doesn’t Match How We Feel17mins
- Sep9Financial Fitness for Big Moves: Achieving Your Goals Without Sacrificing Security (Video Episode)38mins
- Sep5Book Smarter: Holiday Travel Tips for Stress-Free Trips26mins
- Sep4Realtor Roulette: How to Spin the New Commission Rules in Your Favor12mins
- Sep2Survive and Thrive: Felicia Day’s Gig Economy Playbook for Success33mins
- Aug29Balance Traditions and Wealth-Building with ‘Culturally Competent’ Tips from Jannese Torres26mins
- Aug28Safeguarding Your Identity After the National Public Data Breach16mins
- Aug26Reduce Financial Anxiety Now: Actionable Tips from a Live Planning Session (Video Episode)38mins
- Aug22Prepare for Your Pet’s End-of-Life Care: Balancing Love, Costs and Comfort29mins
- Aug21Why Experts Criticize “No Tax on Tips” and What It Means for Your Wallet14mins
- Aug19How to Weigh Career Moves for Financial and Lifestyle Gains35mins
- Aug15Planning for Pet Emergencies: Vet Budgeting Tips to Avoid Financial Stress29mins
- Aug14Back-to-School Budgeting: Strategies to Save on School Supplies12mins
- Aug12Expert Budgeting and Spending Tips from a Live Financial Planning Session (Video Episode)34mins
- Aug8Budget-Friendly Pet Care: Demystifying Pet Insurance and Hidden Costs30mins
- Aug7Fed Could Finally Cut Rate Soon: What Would That Mean for You?17mins
- Aug5FIRE Up Your Finances with Early Retirement and Credit Card Reward Tips27mins
- Aug1Overcome Rising Veterinary Costs: Affordable Pet Care Tips35mins
- Jul31Financial, Crypto Oversight On the Ropes After Supreme Court Overturns a 40-Year Precedent15mins
- Jul29Unlock Life Insurance Secrets: Investing, Variable Policies, and Financial Growth24mins
- Jul25How to Negotiate Your Salary to Boost Earnings and Benefits28mins
- Jul22When It’s Time to Focus on Investing Instead of Paying Off Debt13mins
- Jul18Boost Your Career and Income Prospects with Expert LinkedIn Tips33mins
- Jul17Navigate Amazon Prime Day Like a Pro: Overcome Hype and Maximize Savings13mins
- Jul15Unlock Financial Opportunities for Women: Jean Chatzky on Investing, Negotiating, and More33mins
- Jul11Increase Your Income with Practical Tips for Salary and Career Growth29mins
- Jul10Mind the “Middle Skills” Gap: Aligning Education with Today’s Job Demands21mins
- Jul8How Much Can You Really Make from a Side Hustle Like DoorDash?30mins
- Jul4How Can You Make Sure You Get Paid On Time? Introducing "Working Overtime" from Slate17mins
- Jul3Home Sweet (Expensive) Home: Navigating a Tough Housing Market18mins
- Jul1Refresh Your Finances with Money Cleansing, Investing, and Family Travel Tips31mins
- Jun27Estate Planning Essentials: What to DIY and When to Lawyer Up32mins
- Jun26Beauty and the Budget: How to Stress Less About the Costs of Looking Good11mins
- Jun24Give Yourself a Mid-Year Money Check-in for a Smarter Summer, with Shannah Game35mins
- Jun20How to Navigate Income Swings in a Creative Career32mins
- Jun19The "New" Meaning of Inflation and How It's Impacting Your Finances16mins
- Jun17Mathew Knowles on Drive, Success, and Destiny's Child: Presenting Earn & Invest51mins
- Jun13Moving Could Benefit You: Budgeting for a Brighter, Safer Future in the LGBTQ+ Community32mins
- Jun12How Consumers Feel About the Economy — and Why It Matters12mins
- Jun10Get Smart on Gambling Money Management, Mortgage Rates and Home Purchases25mins
- Jun6Overcome Impulsive Shopping: Strategies to Resist Social Media Spending37mins
- Jun5Are You Lying on Your Insurance Applications? Here’s What Could Happen9mins
- Jun3Credit Card Secrets Revealed and How to Balance Multiple Loans26mins
- May30The Intricacies of Interest: The Backbone of Mastering Your Finances22mins
- May29Learn How Random Investments Can Outperform Managed Funds18mins
- May27Cash Back vs. Points Deep Dive: Presenting All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins44mins
- May23Embrace Financial Vulnerability to Get Out of Debt: Social Media’s Impact on Financial Freedom26mins
- May22Finance Your Creative Career with Felicia Day’s Gig Economy Survival Guide32mins
- May22How the CFPB's Supreme Court Win Helps Consumers11mins
- May16Save More with Coupon Tactics for the Digital World30mins
- May15Leveraging the Strong US Dollar: Insights for Travelers and Investors15mins
- May13Safeguard Your Finances: Tips on Emergency Funds, Insurance, and Index Fund Investments23mins
- May9Cash in on Collectibles: How to Monetize Your Passions and Memorabilia28mins
- May8The Latest Trends in Housing: Why Renting Is Gaining Momentum14mins
- May6What Does the Car Market Really Look Like Right Now?29mins
- May2How You Can Maximize Multiple Credit Cards for Cheaper Travel27mins
- May1Presenting Everyone's Talkin' Money41mins
- Apr29How to Correct Roth IRA Overcontributions and Maximize Your Savings20mins
- Apr25Overcome AI Fraud: Navigating Voice Cloning and Digital Scams30mins
- Apr24Some Investors Are Using AI to Make Decisions. Should You?8mins
- Apr22Money Management for Couples and the Benefits of Fiduciaries28mins
- Apr18Understand and Avoid Financial Scams: Phishing, Vishing, Smishing and More36mins
- Apr17Save on Home Insurance Amid Rising Costs and Coverage Hurdles9mins
- Apr15How to Overcome Common Psychological Financial Mistakes: Framing, Loss Aversion, and the Gambler’s Fallacy21mins
- Apr11How To Guard Against Cyber Fraud: Essential Steps to Protect Your Identity30mins
- Apr10Summer Travel Insights: Maximize Your Vacation Budget13mins
- Apr8How to Own a Home: Strategies for Buying, Selling, and Improving39mins
- Apr4Things You Can Do Right Now to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft33mins
- Apr3Decoding Economic Health: Inflation, Growth, and Employment Trends17mins
- Apr1Diversify Your Portfolio: A Guide to Roth vs. Traditional Retirement Accounts21mins
- Mar28Plan Your Next Cruise: Tips on Booking, Excursions and Entertainment23mins
- Mar27Money in Your Pocket: Biden's Bid to Banish College Junk Fees12mins
- Mar25How Secure and Private Are Your Digital Wallet Transactions? Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo and More26mins
- Mar21Save on Travel Transportation: Your Guide to Rental Cars, RVs and Public Transit25mins
- Mar20A Landmark Legal Settlement Could Make Home Buying and Selling More Complicated15mins
- Mar18Automate Your Way to Building Wealth with Vivian Tu, “Your Rich BFF”31mins
- Mar14Group Vacations: Affordable Accommodations, Cost-Splitting, and Embracing Flexibility24mins
- Mar13Crypto Makes Another Comeback: What's Different This Time?11mins
- Mar11How to Choose Between Paying Debt and Investing After a Windfall33mins
- Mar7Elevate Your Family & Group Getaways: Get Travel Deals with Smart Planning and Points29mins
- Mar6“Dynamic Pricing” Could Save You Money at the Drive-Through10mins
- Mar4Tips to Save on Groceries and Navigate Tax Season25mins
- Feb29Revitalize Your Budget with a 30-Day Money Cleanse21mins
- Feb28Student Loan Debt Relief and the SAVE Plan’s Future with Secretary Miguel Cardona12mins
- Feb26Unlock the Benefits of 529 Plans to Save for College Tuition and Education Expenses26mins
- Feb22Succeed in Self-Employment: How to Choose The Best Business Structure for Liability and Taxes (S Corps, C Corps, LLCs, Sole Proprietorships)28mins
- Feb21Navigating Surging Mortgage and Child Care Costs14mins
- Feb19Wealth Building Strategies: Investing and Tax Tips for Financial Success35mins
- Feb15Saving for Retirement When You’re Self-Employed: SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs and Other Plans29mins
- Feb14Money News: Capitalize on New Car Price Drops and Job Market Resilience10mins
- Feb12How to Have Difficult Money Conversations with Friends and Partners featuring Nicole Lapin32mins
- Feb8Taxes for the Self-Employed: Avoid Common Tax Mistakes and Navigate Freelancer Finances28mins
- Feb7Money News: Navigating News-Based Investing Strategies, Risks, and Alternatives13mins
- Feb5How to Freeze and Monitor Your Credit to Help Prevent Identity Theft31mins
- Feb1Is Self-Employment for You? A Financial Guide for Entrepreneurs29mins
- Jan31Money News: Some States, Cities Crank Up Minimum Wage While Feds Lag10mins
- Jan29What’s an HSA? Growing Wealth with Health Savings Account Investing17mins
- Jan25Saving Money with Credit Card Rewards Points: Travel, Cash Back and More24mins
- Jan24Money News: Strategies for Building a Safety Net and Single-Parent Finances Unpacked14mins
- Jan22Wrinkles and Wealth: Navigate Skincare Costs and Net Worth Goals for Retirement40mins
- Jan18How to Navigate Home Buying and Selling in 2024: Real Estate Prices, Interest Rates and More20mins
- Jan17Money News: Conquer Your Part of $1.2 Trillion in U.S. Credit Card Debt15mins
- Jan15Your Guide to Choosing Banks and Accounts for Building Wealth38mins
- Jan11How to Manage Credit and Debt for Financial Wellness24mins
- Jan10Money News: How to Navigate New FAFSA for Federal Student Loan Aid14mins
- Jan8Romance and Real Estate: Navigating Shared Rent and Housing Expenses39mins
- Jan4Your Money in 2024: Investment Strategies for Financial Success17mins
- Jan1How to Set Goals You Can Actually Achieve26mins
- Dec25Social Media Shopping Tips and Smart Spare Cash Investing27mins
- Dec21Learn From The Nerds: Best Money Moves of 202324mins
- Dec20Money News: Financial Insights from 2023's Biggest Headlines13mins
- Dec18Year-End Money Tasks to Thrive in 2024 and How to Choose a Budgeting App32mins
- Dec14How Your Feedback Shapes Our Podcast: Listener Messages from 202329mins
- Dec11Using AI to Budget and Save and Debit vs. Credit Card Pros and Cons24mins
- Dec7Financial Success Stories: Learn from Listener Wins in 202322mins
- Dec6Money News: Ticketmaster Trouble, Alaska Airlines Merger, GDP Updates and More15mins
- Dec4Avoiding Financial Scams and Changing Your Money Mindset32mins
- Nov30Using Your Financial Anxiety to Make Better Decisions20mins
- Nov27Is Your Personal Finance Indecision Costing You? Plus, How to Shop for a New Bank32mins
- Nov22Money News: Where to Save Money on Falling Prices from Deflation13mins
- Nov20Money and Happiness: What's Happiness Really Worth?40mins
- Nov16Your Guide to Budgeting, Credit and Debt Management Strategies41mins
- Nov15Money News: Latest Stock Market News, New IRS Tax Brackets, Tipping Trends17mins
- Nov13Plan Your Black Friday Shopping Strategy and Should You Wait to Buy a Home?44mins
- Nov9Maximizing Your Benefits: A Guide to Employer-Provided Perks30mins
- Nov8Money News: Lawsuit Could Change How Houses are Sold; Also, a $23.5K Payout … in Coins12mins
- Nov62 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score, Budgeting Tips, and Investing 403b and 529 Plans29mins
- Nov2Choosing the Right Insurance Policy to Protect Your Income: Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and More36mins
- Nov1Money News: Should You Rent or Buy Amid Rising Interest Rates?22mins
- Oct28Options for Paying Off Credit Card Debt: Hardship Programs, Balance Transfer Cards, Loans and More31mins
- Oct26Choosing a Healthcare Plan via Open Enrollment (HMO, PPO, FSA, HSA, HDHP and More)33mins
- Oct25Money News: Save Money on Commuting Costs in a Changing Economy20mins
- Oct23Money Saving Tips On Car & Home Insurance, plus Budgeting for Conventions and Hobbies @ Comic Con41mins
- Oct19HIV Prevention and Gender-Affirming Care: Costs, Solutions and Legalities of LGBTQ+ Health Care28mins
- Oct18Money News: Cracking Down on Junk Fees: Bidenomics in Action15mins
- Oct16Retirement Planning Guide: Estate Planning, Social Security, Long-Term Care and Medicare Explained41mins
- Oct12Your Guide to Reproductive Health Care Costs, Options and Economic Implications26mins
- Oct11Money News: CFPB Removes Medical Debt from Credit Reports15mins
- Oct9If You’re Traveling for the Holidays, Start Planning Now29mins
- Oct5Behind the Rising Health Care Costs of Bodily Autonomy21mins
- Oct4Money News: What to Know About Student Loan Repayments, Gas Prices, SkyMiles and Other Financial News Stories15mins
- Oct2Understand Your Options for Buying and Selling Cars41mins
- Sep27Money News: Why The Fed Paused Interest Rates, The CFPB, and “Dumb Money”20mins
- Sep25How to Approach Wedding Costs and Gift-Giving Budgets36mins
- Sep21How Millennial Money Woes Are Reshaping the American Dream30mins
- Sep20Money News: How a Government Shutdown Could Impact Your Finances15mins
- Sep18International Budget Travel, and Firing Financial Advisors45mins
- Sep14Navigating Generational Financial Trauma in a Digital World27mins
- Sep13Money News: How UAW Strike Could Affect Workers — and Car Costs13mins
- Sep11Important Job Interview Questions and Travel Insurance Tips25mins
- Sep7Overcoming Millennial Money Problems for Financial Wellness31mins
- Sep4Are CDs Worth It, and Managing a Life-Changing Windfall31mins
- Aug28Employee Stock Purchase Plans and AI Travel Planning30mins
- Aug24Alternative Investments and Speculation in Your Portfolio26mins
- Aug21Overcoming Financial Fears, and Appliance Repair Tips36mins
- Aug17Options Trading, Short Sales and Derivatives: A Nerdy Guide33mins
- Aug16When and How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Finances32mins
- Aug14Seasonal Housing Market Trends and Travel Credit Card Tips28mins
- Aug10Day Trading Highs and Lows: A Nerdy Guide to Calculating Risk31mins
- Aug7Student Loan Repayments and a Nerdy Midyear Money Review28mins
- Aug3Smart Strategies for Advanced Investing and Active Trading23mins
- Jul31Smart Saving Tips for Disney Trips, and Self-Employed Retirement32mins
- Jul27Smart Credit Building and Saving for a Secure Retirement34mins
- Jul24Outsmart Student Loan Scams, and Child Care Budgeting Tips24mins
- Jul20Smart Ways to Get Out of Debt, and Pet Insurance Planning38mins
- Jul17Social Media Shopping Tips, and Smart Spare Cash Investing26mins
- Jul13Nerdy Guide to Brokerage Fees and Investment Advisors34mins
- Jul10Human Longevity Literacy, and How Debt Impacts Credit Scores22mins
- Jul6Bill Disputes, Managing a Raise, and Smart Saving Early35mins
- Jul3When to Merge Finances — or Not34mins
- Jun30Student Loan Forgiveness Struck Down by Supreme Court. Now What?8mins
- Jun29The Price of Parenthood: In Vitro Fertilization and the Future of Parenthood26mins
- Jun26Nerdy Tips on Tipping, and Managing High Credit Card Annual Fees21mins
- Jun22The Price of Parenthood: How Egg Freezing Works31mins
- Jun19Nerdy Travel Tips, and Budgeting for a Non-Traditional Life36mins
- Jun15The Price of Parenthood: What It Takes to Adopt31mins
- Jun12Money Scams, and Renting Credit Card Tradelines for Cash26mins
- Jun8The Price of Parenthood: What It Costs to Be a Parent34mins
- Jun5Making Hobbies Affordable, and Saving Money Priorities40mins
- Jun5Welcome to NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast2mins
- May29Get Creative About Money With Paco de Leon24mins
- May25The Cost of Climate Change: Preparing for the Worst30mins
- May22More Money Hot Takes, and When to Leave Your Job28mins
- May18The Cost of Climate Change: Investing (and Banking) for a Greener World29mins
- May15Top Consumer Complaints, and Car Shopping in 202327mins
- May14Why Moms Face a Pay Penalty — and What to Do About It27mins
- May12The Cost of Climate Change: How to Protect Your Home From Disaster34mins
- May10How to (Really) Save on Groceries22mins
- May8The Future of College Debt, and Rent vs. Buy (With a Dog)33mins
- May4The Cost of Climate Change: The Big Picture36mins
- May1Your Social Security Benefits, and Tax Efficient Retirement Investing31mins
- Apr28Money and Happiness: Building (and Buying) Your Happiness34mins
- Apr26Money News: What’s the Deal With ‘Junk Fees’?10mins
- Apr24Neurodiverse Money, and Financial Infidelity27mins
- Apr20Money and Happiness: Happiness for a Bargain27mins
- Apr17Making Your Big Money Reset, With Jill Schlesinger27mins
- Apr13Money and Happiness: Uncover Your Money History26mins
- Apr10Recession Anxiety, and Retirement Savings vs. Mortgage Payoff31mins
- Apr6Money and Happiness: What's Happiness Really Worth?39mins
- Apr3Spring-Cleaning, and Paying Off Different Types of Debt27mins
- Mar31‘This or That’: Lightning Round13mins
- Mar27Is Banking Stable, and Traditional vs. Online Banks25mins
- Mar24‘This or That’: Loyalty to One Travel Brand or Diversify?17mins
- Mar20Are CDs Worth It, and Managing a Life-Changing Windfall31mins
- Mar17‘This or That’: Travel Credit Card or Cash-Back Credit Card21mins
- Mar13How COVID Changed Our Finances — and Our Advice32mins
- Mar10‘This or That’: Booking With Points vs. Cash20mins
- Mar6How to Leverage Inflation for Your Benefit38mins
- Mar3Money News: The Supreme Court Debates Student Debt Cancellation12mins
- Mar1‘This or That’: Airbnb vs. Hotel20mins
- Feb27The Tax Episode 202337mins
- Feb23When Your Family Steals Your Identity28mins
- Feb20Money Hot Takes, and Too Many Credit Cards36mins
- Feb16‘The Color of Wealth’: Investing for Your Family's Future27mins
- Feb13When to Merge Finances — or Not33mins
- Feb10‘The Color of Wealth’: The Emotional Trade-Offs of Wealth Building25mins
- Feb8Money News: Student Debt Cancellation at the Supreme Court10mins
- Feb6ChatGPT vs. the Nerds, and Rental Properties37mins
- Feb2‘The Color of Wealth’: Overcoming Structural Challenges36mins
- Jan30No-Spend Month 2.0, and Recovering From Credit Damage23mins
- Jan26Your Money in 2023: Managing Uncertainty20mins
- Jan23Data Breaches, and Catching Up on Retirement Savings28mins
- Jan19Your Money in 2023: Homebuying and Selling23mins
- Jan16The Art of Complaining, and Saving for Your Kids’ Future28mins
- Jan13Your Money in 2023: Investing in the Stock Market18mins
- Jan11Retirement Changes You May Have Missed7mins
- Jan9January Money Moves, and Paying Off Your Mortgage Early29mins
- Jan5Your Money in 2023: Use Your Values to Set Your Goals19mins
- Jan2Student Loans and the Cancellation Debate, Part 124mins
- Dec26Single-Income Couples, and When to Use Your HSA and FSA22mins
- Dec19What We Learned About Our Money in 202226mins
- Dec12Rising Interest Rates, and Budgeting With Apps31mins
- Dec9How to Find the Humor in Money Management With Joe Saul-Sehy29mins
- Dec7Money News: What the Jobs Report and Recent Layoffs Mean for You14mins
- Dec5The End of Credit Card Rewards, and When to Cancel Luxury Credit Cards28mins
- Nov28Questioning the 50/30/20 Budget and Company Stock27mins
- Nov21Crypto Crash, and Growing Money Fast31mins
- Nov14Outsmart Scammers, and Waiting to Save for Retirement37mins
- Nov7When Your Bank Stiffs You, and Co-Signing Risks24mins
- Oct31Financial Fears, and Do You Need Life Insurance?28mins
- Oct27How the Nerds Do It: How a Student Loans Nerd Paid Off Her Debt22mins
- Oct24Black Friday Is Canceled, and How to Get Holiday Travel Deals35mins
- Oct21How the Nerds Do It: How a Mortgage Nerd Bought a House23mins
- Oct19Money News: How to Cancel Your Student Debt12mins
- Oct17Zelle Scams, and When to Sell Investments29mins
- Oct13How the Nerds Do It: How a Travel Nerd Books a Trip19mins
- Oct10Money Hot Takes, and Too Many Credit Cards36mins
- Oct6How the Nerds Do It: How an Investing Nerd Maxed Out Her Roth IRA18mins
- Oct3What the Fed News Means for You, and Choosing a New Bank27mins
- Sep26Beating Money Procrastination, and When to Unfreeze Credit30mins
- Sep19Fall Money Tasks, and Saving Enough to Retire32mins
- Sep15Live From Las Vegas!40mins
- Sep12Student Debt Cancellation News, and Money 10137mins
- Sep5Protecting Your Privacy, and Front-Loading a 401(k)22mins
- Aug29How to Manage Medical Debt with Emily Maloney17mins
- Aug22Booking a Dream Disney Vacation for Cheap17mins
- Aug15Investing for Your Dream Life18mins
- Aug8What the Heck Is Crypto, Anyway?25mins
- Aug1Answering Kids’ Money Questions: Where Does Money Come From?18mins
- Jul28Nerdy Business: Building a Brick-and-Mortar Business21mins
- Jul25Questioning the 50/30/20 Budget and Company Stock27mins
- Jul21Nerdy Business: Building the Right Team21mins
- Jul18Summer Travel Tips and Conflicting Financial Priorities31mins
- Jul14Nerdy Business: Setting Your Business Up for Success22mins
- Jul11Why Are Homes Pricey in the U.S. and Abroad?31mins
- Jul4Nerdy Deep Dive: Investing 101, Part 122mins
- Jun30Queer Money Talk31mins
- Jun27Small Business Inflation, and Sign-Up Bonuses28mins
- Jun23Taking On the Racial Wealth Gap25mins
- Jun20What's Up With Eggs, and Home Improvement Projects30mins
- Jun16Nerdy Deep Dive: How to Reduce Child Care Costs25mins
- Jun13Recession Prep, and Lightning Round Money Questions31mins
- Jun9Nerdy Deep Dive: Why is Child Care So Expensive?29mins
- Jun6Giving Family Money, and What's Happening with Inflation30mins
- May30Get Creative About Money With Paco de Leon24mins
- May26Nerdy Travel Diaries: Use Points to Fly in Luxury17mins
- May23Fruitful Yard Sale, and When Not to Refinance29mins
- May19Nerdy Travel Diaries: Getaway to Costa Rica23mins
- May16New Student Debt, and a Couple's Money Baggage28mins
- May12Nerdy Travel Diaries: Scrimping and Splurging in Japan20mins
- May9Bitcoin 401(k)s and Choosing the Best Crypto23mins
- May5Nerdy Travel Diaries: Weightlifting in New Mexico26mins
- May2Small Business Benefits, and Buying a Hybrid31mins
- Apr25Protecting Your Privacy, and Front-Loading a 401(k)22mins
- Apr21Student Debt Cancellation Debate, Part 222mins
- Apr18Save Money at Weddings, and Vetting Mortgage Lenders31mins
- Apr14Student Loans and the Cancellation Debate, Part 123mins
- Apr113 Money Tasks for Spring, and Alternative Debt Payoff Options26mins
- Apr4Using Your Tax Refund, and Is Pet Insurance Worth the Cost?30mins
- Mar28The Fed Interest Rate Hike, and What’s a Credit Card Authorized User?27mins
- Mar21Single-Income Couples, and When to Use Your HSA and FSA21mins
- Mar17How I Got Here: Tori Dunlap of Her First $100K31mins
- Mar14Combating Inflation, and Saving for Retirement Amid Climate Change28mins
- Mar7Why to Sell Your House, and Managing Investment Fees29mins
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