
NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
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Latest episode: Mon Oct 27 2025
NerdWallet’s trusted finance journalists answer real-world money questions to help you make smarter financial decisions with confidence. Each episode dives deep into topics like budgeting, saving, investing, home buying, and credit cards, cutting through misinformation to bring you clear, actionable advice backed by thorough research. By the end of every episode, you’ll have the latest financial insights and the tools you’ll need to manage your money wisely, build wealth, and plan for life’s milestones. And if you have questions for the Nerds, you can leave them a voicemail at 901-730-6373. Join hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, Elizabeth Ayoola, and other expert Nerds as they answer your biggest money questions and share strategies to help you build wealth and reach your financial goals, including: – Investing: Advanced investment strategies, integrating ETFs and mutual funds into a diversified portfolio, tax-efficient retirement planning, understanding Roth IRA conversions, and navigating robo-advisors. – Credit Cards: Top credit cards for travel rewards and luxury perks, balance transfer strategies, maximizing credit card points, and optimizing credit card usage to boost your credit score. – Personal Finance: Advanced budgeting tips, building generational wealth, creating effective savings plans, managing high-income expenses, and developing a strong money growth mindset. – Home: Smart strategies for homebuying in competitive markets, leveraging home equity loans and HELOCs, refinancing for long-term savings, first-time homebuying tips, and budgeting for major home improvements. If you’re searching for the best personal finance podcasts or want practical knowledge to make smarter money decisions, then follow NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast. 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,Money Guy Show, 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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Oct27Big Event Budgeting and Credit Monitoring: What to Know Before You Swipe36mins
Oct23Invest or Pay Down Debt? Plus How to Save Big This Holiday Season23mins
Oct20Are You Covered? Hidden Gaps in Life Insurance That Could Cost Your Family38mins
Oct16What Home Sellers Can Legally Hide and How to Master Irregular Bills34mins
Oct13Feeling Burned Out? How to Know When to Quit Your Job — and What to Do First38mins
Oct9What Fewer Earnings Reports Could Mean for Investors and How to Teach Kids About Money (Video Episode)39mins
Oct6Watch the Nerds Sweat It Out: Hot Wings Meet Hot Money Takes (Video Episode)44mins
Oct2Budget Rehab: What Our Hosts’ Spending Reveals About Smarter Money Moves (Video Episode)37mins
Sep29Stop Overpaying With Miles: The Redemption Rules Smart Travelers Use in 202544mins
Sep25Stay Ahead of a Government Shutdown and Learn How to Invest Extra Money Wisely31mins
Sep22Preparing Finances for Fall and How to Help Parents Who Haven’t Saved Enough30mins
Sep18The Fed Just Cut Rates — Here’s How to Make the Most of It (Plus: How to Freeze Your Credit)28mins
Sep15Tap to Pay, Tap to Overspend? Mobile Wallet Traps and Money Conversations That Pay Off29mins
Sep11AI Stocks May Be in a Bubble, and Car Prices Could Rise Soon — Here’s What to Know33mins
Sep8Estate Planning Made Simple and How to Handle Family Loans32mins
Sep4Why Refis Are Spiking and How to Optimize Your 401k Target-Date Fund for Long-Term Growth28mins
Sep1Smart Buying Tips from Your Mama’s Kitchen and How to Change Banks Wisely36mins
Aug28How to Talk Finances Before Cohabitating, and Why Coffee and Tea Prices Are Surging32mins
Aug25Bank Account Denied? Overcome Verification Hurdles and Maximize Sign-Up Bonuses26mins
Aug21Budget Rehab: Can a Family Rebuild Their Emergency Fund and Still Afford the Life They Want?34mins
Aug18How to Pay Less for Your Prescriptions and Brace for a Health Insurance Shake-Up30mins
Aug14What Happens When You Trade Your Home for a Debt-Free Start?32mins
Aug11Stop Living by One-Size-Fits-All Budgets — and Paying for One-Size-Fits-All Financial Advice37mins
Aug7Here’s What Tariffs Could Cost You (Plus: Downgrade or Ditch Your Premium Card?)32mins
Aug4More Money, More Priorities: Don’t Let a Bigger Paycheck Go to Waste35mins
Jul31Does Medical Debt Impact Your Credit Score? And How Much Do You Really Need To Save for a Home36mins
Jul28The Right Way to Dodge Scams, Plus Learn How Robo-Investing Works29mins
Jul24Housing Market in Flux: Should You Buy Now Before Prices Shift? (Plus: How Teens Can Build Credit)36mins
Jul21Savings Bonds Explained: When to Buy, When to Cash In, and If They’re Still Worth It32mins
Jul17SALT Cap Raised, Clean Energy Credits Ending: Adapt Your Finances to the “Big, Beautiful Bill”30mins
Jul14Smart Planning Sessions: Go “Work Optional” and Move Retirement Funds Penalty-Free (Plus: Your Midyear Money Check-In)38mins
Jul10Buy Now, Pay Later Comes at a Price: Credit Score Risks You Need to Know (Plus: $124k Windfall Tips)32mins
Jul7Amazon Prime Day Hacks and Budgeting Tips for Emotional Shoppers31mins
Jul3How to Retire Early and Live Abroad: Your Guide to Making FIRE Last (Plus: 2025 Gas Prices Explained)35mins
Jun30Overcome Emotional Spending and Spot Job Scams That Could Cost You Thousands36mins
Jun26Escape the Infinite Workday Trap (Plus: How to Grow $200/Month Into $300K)34mins
Jun23Your Housing Questions Answered: Down Payments, Mortgage Recasting, and Buying in Tough Markets34mins
Jun19Are You Saving Enough in 2025? What the Data Says About Falling Short (Plus: Where to Keep Conservatorship Funds)25mins
Jun16Smart Planning Sessions: Digging Out of $36K in Debt — Without Derailing Retirement35mins
Jun12Will AI Take Your Job — or Just Your Time? Plus, Rebuilding Credit After Debt Consolidation31mins
Jun9How to Negotiate a Raise in a Tough Economy (w/ Brown Ambition’s Mandi Money)37mins
Jun5Economic Chaos and Car Costs: How to Weigh Risks in Uncertain Times33mins
Jun2Recover from Vacation Overspending and Avoid Costly Rental Property Management Mistakes38mins
May29What to Do When the U.S. Gets Downgraded and Your Travel Credit Card Stops Paying Off28mins
May26Should You Keep Your Old Home? The Financial Case for Selling vs. Renting23mins
May22How to Prepare for Stagflation and Make Your Insurance Work Harder33mins
May19Smart Planning Sessions: Investing Through Uncertainty and Planning for Early Retirement Abroad46mins
May15Is 'Made in the USA' Still Worth It with Tariffs? Plus: Best Accounts for Your Home Repair Savings25mins
May12Start Feeling Better About Money Today and Learn How to Manage Finances After a Layoff37mins
May8Are We in a Recession? What the Data Says—and How to Protect Your Finances26mins
May5Spend Smarter This Wedding Season: Travel, Tipping, and More, (featuring The Knot)36mins
May1How to Keep Your Credit Strong During Economic Shifts and Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home32mins
Apr28Smart Planning Sessions: When is it OK to Stop Saving? (Plus: Spring Cleaning Your Finances)37mins
Apr24Less Spending Power, More Debt? Navigate a Declining Dollar and Make Progress on Credit Card Bills27mins
Apr21Michele Norris Shares Kitchen Must-Haves and the Nerds Break Down Switching Banks for Better Rates35mins
Apr17Strategies for Navigating Market Swings and Leveraging Home Equity Wisely33mins
Apr14How To Have a Better Relationship With Money and Maximize Every Dollar37mins
Apr10Car Prices, Tariffs, and Trade-Offs: What to Know Before You Buy or Move Out36mins
Apr7Last-Minute Tax Questions Answered and Tips for Keeping Your Financial Documents Safe28mins
Apr3401(k) vs. Brokerage Account: Which Is Better for Retirement Savings? Plus, the National Debt Explained21mins
Mar31How to Build Wealth Right Now and How Couples Can Align on Financial Goals37mins
Mar27How to Get Ready for a Recession and Choose Enough Car Insurance34mins
Mar24From Broker to Budget: How to Buy or Sell a Home in 202538mins
Mar20Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation30mins
Mar17How to Budget for Trips: When to Book and How to Avoid Hidden Fees31mins
Mar13What to do When Groceries Cost More and Retirement Feels Out of Reach33mins
Mar10Can AI Really Manage Your Money? Plus: The Truth About Roth Conversions25mins
Mar6How Tariffs Could Impact Your Retirement and What to Know for 2025 Taxes24mins
Mar3How to Get Your Finances Ready for a Crisis and Tackle Debt Smarter34mins
Feb27Egg Prices, Greenwashing, and Smarter Ways to Invest32mins
Feb24Behavioral Finance Mistakes That Hurt Your Portfolio and What “Good” Returns Look Like28mins
Feb24Welcome to NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast1min
Feb20Marriage and Money Myths — and Why the Economy Feels 'Off'30mins
Feb17Why Traditional Budgeting Fails and What’s Missing from Your Money Plan37mins
Feb13Cross-Country Moving Tips and What a CFPB Shutdown Could Mean for You37mins
Feb10Debt in the Dating World and Retirement Planning for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners29mins
Feb6Will New Tariffs and Tax Rules Cost You? (Plus: Travel Rewards & Roth IRA Tips)30mins
Feb5Introducing Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways, a NerdWallet Podcast3mins
Feb3The Price Isn’t Right: How to Stop Overspending and Stay Debt-Free32mins
Jan30Is It Time to Leave Your Job? Tips for Smart Moves and Strategic Growth29mins
Jan27Rising Insurance Costs and Choosing the Best Savings Account for Your Money25mins
Jan232025 Real Estate Trends: What Homebuyers and Sellers Need to Know23mins
Jan20The Best Financial Products of 2025 and Investing in Collectibles27mins
Jan16Simple Steps to Budget Better and Manage Credit With Confidence25mins
Jan15Disaster-Resistant Finances: What to Do Before and After Catastrophes31mins
Jan13What to Know About Managing Money Before Traveling or Living Abroad26mins
Jan9From Meme Stocks to Index Funds: A 2025 Investing Guide21mins
Jan6Stop Scrolling, Start Saving: Better Habits and Budgets for 202524mins
Jan2Regret Less, Save More: How to Make Smarter Money Moves in 202524mins
Dec30Live Financial Planning Session: Expert Budgeting and Spending Tips34mins
Dec26Net Worth and Chill: How Your Wealth Measures Up and Vivian Tu’s Tips for Financial Success33mins
Dec23Deck the Bills: Smart Spending and Credit Tips for the Holidays31mins
Dec19Crush Debt or Grow Investments? How to Make the Best Choice for You25mins
Dec18Swindled or Safe? Improve Your Scam Awareness and Protect Your Finances23mins
Dec16End-of-Year IRA Fixes Before Tax Time: Roth Contribution and Correction Strategies23mins
Dec12Cash or Mortgage? Navigating Home Equity and Title Agency Shopping32mins
Dec11Buy Now, Regret Later? Decoding BNPL and Layaway Payment Plans16mins
Dec9Smart Mortgage Strategies: From Refinancing to HELOC33mins
Dec5How You Could Grow $26K to $44K in 7 Years: Smart Strategies to Try29mins
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 Shopping20mins
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 Risks16mins
Nov18Online Banking vs Neobanks: Understand FDIC Safety and Protect Your Money26mins
Nov14Preparing for Worst-Case Scenarios: Choosing the Right Insurance Policy to Protect Your Income36mins
Nov13Navigating Life Insurance Choices: Investing, Variable Policies, and Financial Growth25mins
Nov11Trump’s Economic Playbook: Get Clarity on Inflation, Taxes, and More16mins
Nov7Open Enrollment: Choosing a Healthcare Plan (HMO, PPO, FSA, HSA, HDHP and More)32mins
Nov6Life Insurance as an Investment? We Fact-Check the TikTok Trend13mins
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?15mins
Oct28How to Maximize Rewards on Big Credit Card Purchases29mins
Oct24How the Next President Could Shift Health Care Costs and Student Loans31mins
Oct23Rolling the Dice: Can Sports Betting Really Pay Off Like the Stock Market?14mins
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 Breaches12mins
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 Work13mins
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)15mins
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 Savings16mins
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 Feel18mins
Sep9Financial Fitness for Big Moves: Achieving Your Goals Without Sacrificing Security (Video Episode)37mins
Sep5Book Smarter: Holiday Travel Tips for Stress-Free Trips25mins
Sep4Realtor Roulette: How to Spin the New Commission Rules in Your Favor13mins
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 Comfort28mins
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 Supplies13mins
Aug12Expert Budgeting and Spending Tips from a Live Financial Planning Session (Video Episode)33mins
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 Tips26mins
Aug1Overcome Rising Veterinary Costs: Affordable Pet Care Tips35mins
Jul31Financial, Crypto Oversight On the Ropes After Supreme Court Overturns a 40-Year Precedent16mins
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 Tips32mins
Jul17Navigate Amazon Prime Day Like a Pro: Overcome Hype and Maximize Savings14mins
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 Slate18mins
Jul3Home Sweet (Expensive) Home: Navigating a Tough Housing Market19mins
Jul1Refresh Your Finances with Money Cleansing, Investing, and Family Travel Tips30mins
Jun27Estate Planning Essentials: What to DIY and When to Lawyer Up32mins
Jun26Beauty and the Budget: How to Stress Less About the Costs of Looking Good12mins
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 Finances17mins
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+ Community33mins
Jun12How Consumers Feel About the Economy — and Why It Matters13mins
Jun10Get Smart on Gambling Money Management, Mortgage Rates and Home Purchases26mins
Jun6Overcome Impulsive Shopping: Strategies to Resist Social Media Spending38mins
Jun5Are You Lying on Your Insurance Applications? Here’s What Could Happen10mins
Jun3Credit Card Secrets Revealed and How to Balance Multiple Loans26mins
May30The Intricacies of Interest: The Backbone of Mastering Your Finances23mins
May29Learn How Random Investments Can Outperform Managed Funds19mins
May27Cash Back vs. Points Deep Dive: Presenting All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins45mins
May23Embrace Financial Vulnerability to Get Out of Debt: Social Media’s Impact on Financial Freedom27mins
May22Finance Your Creative Career with Felicia Day’s Gig Economy Survival Guide33mins
May22How the CFPB's Supreme Court Win Helps Consumers12mins
May16Save More with Coupon Tactics for the Digital World31mins
May15Leveraging the Strong US Dollar: Insights for Travelers and Investors16mins
May13Safeguard Your Finances: Tips on Emergency Funds, Insurance, and Index Fund Investments23mins
May9Cash in on Collectibles: How to Monetize Your Passions and Memorabilia29mins
May8The Latest Trends in Housing: Why Renting Is Gaining Momentum15mins
May6What Does the Car Market Really Look Like Right Now?30mins
May2How You Can Maximize Multiple Credit Cards for Cheaper Travel28mins
May1Presenting Everyone's Talkin' Money42mins
Apr29How to Correct Roth IRA Overcontributions and Maximize Your Savings21mins
Apr25Overcome AI Fraud: Navigating Voice Cloning and Digital Scams31mins
Apr24Some Investors Are Using AI to Make Decisions. Should You?9mins
Apr22Money Management for Couples and the Benefits of Fiduciaries29mins
Apr18Understand and Avoid Financial Scams: Phishing, Vishing, Smishing and More37mins
Apr17Save on Home Insurance Amid Rising Costs and Coverage Hurdles10mins
Apr15How to Overcome Common Psychological Financial Mistakes: Framing, Loss Aversion, and the Gambler’s Fallacy22mins
Apr11How To Guard Against Cyber Fraud: Essential Steps to Protect Your Identity31mins
Apr10Summer Travel Insights: Maximize Your Vacation Budget14mins
Apr8How to Own a Home: Strategies for Buying, Selling, and Improving39mins
Apr4Things You Can Do Right Now to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft34mins
Apr3Decoding Economic Health: Inflation, Growth, and Employment Trends18mins
Apr1Diversify Your Portfolio: A Guide to Roth vs. Traditional Retirement Accounts22mins
Mar28Plan Your Next Cruise: Tips on Booking, Excursions and Entertainment24mins
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 More27mins
Mar21Save on Travel Transportation: Your Guide to Rental Cars, RVs and Public Transit26mins
Mar20A Landmark Legal Settlement Could Make Home Buying and Selling More Complicated16mins
Mar18Automate Your Way to Building Wealth with Vivian Tu, “Your Rich BFF”32mins
Mar14Group Vacations: Affordable Accommodations, Cost-Splitting, and Embracing Flexibility25mins
Mar13Crypto Makes Another Comeback: What's Different This Time?12mins
Mar11How to Choose Between Paying Debt and Investing After a Windfall34mins
Mar7Elevate Your Family & Group Getaways: Get Travel Deals with Smart Planning and Points30mins
Mar6“Dynamic Pricing” Could Save You Money at the Drive-Through11mins
Mar4Tips to Save on Groceries and Navigate Tax Season26mins
Feb29Revitalize Your Budget with a 30-Day Money Cleanse22mins
Feb28Student Loan Debt Relief and the SAVE Plan’s Future with Secretary Miguel Cardona13mins
Feb26Unlock the Benefits of 529 Plans to Save for College Tuition and Education Expenses27mins
Feb22Succeed in Self-Employment: How to Choose The Best Business Structure for Liability and Taxes (S Corps, C Corps, LLCs, Sole Proprietorships)29mins
Feb21Navigating Surging Mortgage and Child Care Costs14mins
Feb19Wealth Building Strategies: Investing and Tax Tips for Financial Success36mins
Feb15Saving for Retirement When You’re Self-Employed: SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs and Other Plans30mins
Feb14Money News: Capitalize on New Car Price Drops and Job Market Resilience11mins
Feb12How to Have Difficult Money Conversations with Friends and Partners featuring Nicole Lapin33mins
Feb8Taxes for the Self-Employed: Avoid Common Tax Mistakes and Navigate Freelancer Finances29mins
Feb7Money News: Navigating News-Based Investing Strategies, Risks, and Alternatives14mins
Feb5How to Freeze and Monitor Your Credit to Help Prevent Identity Theft31mins
Feb1Is Self-Employment for You? A Financial Guide for Entrepreneurs30mins
Jan31Money News: Some States, Cities Crank Up Minimum Wage While Feds Lag11mins
Jan29What’s an HSA? Growing Wealth with Health Savings Account Investing17mins
Jan25Saving Money with Credit Card Rewards Points: Travel, Cash Back and More25mins
Jan24Money News: Strategies for Building a Safety Net and Single-Parent Finances Unpacked15mins
Jan22Wrinkles and Wealth: Navigate Skincare Costs and Net Worth Goals for Retirement41mins
Jan18How to Navigate Home Buying and Selling in 2024: Real Estate Prices, Interest Rates and More21mins
Jan17Money News: Conquer Your Part of $1.2 Trillion in U.S. Credit Card Debt16mins
Jan15Your Guide to Choosing Banks and Accounts for Building Wealth39mins
Jan11How to Manage Credit and Debt for Financial Wellness25mins
Jan10Money News: How to Navigate New FAFSA for Federal Student Loan Aid15mins
Jan8Romance and Real Estate: Navigating Shared Rent and Housing Expenses40mins
Jan4Your Money in 2024: Investment Strategies for Financial Success18mins
Jan1How to Set Goals You Can Actually Achieve27mins
Dec25Social Media Shopping Tips and Smart Spare Cash Investing28mins
Dec21Learn From The Nerds: Best Money Moves of 202324mins
Dec20Money News: Financial Insights from 2023's Biggest Headlines14mins
Dec18Year-End Money Tasks to Thrive in 2024 and How to Choose a Budgeting App33mins
Dec14How Your Feedback Shapes Our Podcast: Listener Messages from 202330mins
Dec11Using AI to Budget and Save and Debit vs. Credit Card Pros and Cons25mins
Dec7Financial Success Stories: Learn from Listener Wins in 202323mins
Dec6Money News: Ticketmaster Trouble, Alaska Airlines Merger, GDP Updates and More16mins
Dec4Avoiding Financial Scams and Changing Your Money Mindset33mins
Nov30Using Your Financial Anxiety to Make Better Decisions21mins
Nov27Is Your Personal Finance Indecision Costing You? Plus, How to Shop for a New Bank33mins
Nov22Money News: Where to Save Money on Falling Prices from Deflation13mins
Nov20Money and Happiness: What's Happiness Really Worth?41mins
Nov16Your Guide to Budgeting, Credit and Debt Management Strategies42mins
Nov15Money News: Latest Stock Market News, New IRS Tax Brackets, Tipping Trends18mins
Nov13Plan Your Black Friday Shopping Strategy and Should You Wait to Buy a Home?44mins
Nov9Maximizing Your Benefits: A Guide to Employer-Provided Perks31mins
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 Plans30mins
Nov2Choosing the Right Insurance Policy to Protect Your Income: Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and More37mins
Nov1Money News: Should You Rent or Buy Amid Rising Interest Rates?23mins
Oct28Options for Paying Off Credit Card Debt: Hardship Programs, Balance Transfer Cards, Loans and More32mins
Oct26Choosing a Healthcare Plan via Open Enrollment (HMO, PPO, FSA, HSA, HDHP and More)34mins
Oct25Money News: Save Money on Commuting Costs in a Changing Economy21mins
Oct23Money Saving Tips On Car & Home Insurance, plus Budgeting for Conventions and Hobbies @ Comic Con42mins
Oct19HIV Prevention and Gender-Affirming Care: Costs, Solutions and Legalities of LGBTQ+ Health Care29mins
Oct18Money News: Cracking Down on Junk Fees: Bidenomics in Action16mins
Oct16Retirement Planning Guide: Estate Planning, Social Security, Long-Term Care and Medicare Explained42mins
Oct12Your Guide to Reproductive Health Care Costs, Options and Economic Implications26mins
Oct11Money News: CFPB Removes Medical Debt from Credit Reports16mins
Oct9If You’re Traveling for the Holidays, Start Planning Now29mins
Oct5Behind the Rising Health Care Costs of Bodily Autonomy22mins
Oct4Money News: What to Know About Student Loan Repayments, Gas Prices, SkyMiles and Other Financial News Stories15mins
Oct2Understand Your Options for Buying and Selling Cars42mins
Sep27Money News: Why The Fed Paused Interest Rates, The CFPB, and “Dumb Money”21mins
Sep25How to Approach Wedding Costs and Gift-Giving Budgets36mins
Sep21How Millennial Money Woes Are Reshaping the American Dream31mins
Sep20Money News: How a Government Shutdown Could Impact Your Finances16mins
Sep18International Budget Travel, and Firing Financial Advisors45mins
Sep14Navigating Generational Financial Trauma in a Digital World28mins
Sep13Money News: How UAW Strike Could Affect Workers — and Car Costs14mins
Sep11Important Job Interview Questions and Travel Insurance Tips26mins
Sep7Overcoming Millennial Money Problems for Financial Wellness32mins
Sep4Are CDs Worth It, and Managing a Life-Changing Windfall32mins
Aug28Employee Stock Purchase Plans and AI Travel Planning31mins
Aug24Alternative Investments and Speculation in Your Portfolio27mins
Aug21Overcoming Financial Fears, and Appliance Repair Tips36mins
Aug17Options Trading, Short Sales and Derivatives: A Nerdy Guide34mins
Aug16When and How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Finances32mins
Aug14Seasonal Housing Market Trends and Travel Credit Card Tips29mins
Aug10Day Trading Highs and Lows: A Nerdy Guide to Calculating Risk32mins
Aug7Student Loan Repayments and a Nerdy Midyear Money Review29mins
Aug3Smart Strategies for Advanced Investing and Active Trading24mins
Jul31Smart Saving Tips for Disney Trips, and Self-Employed Retirement33mins
Jul27Smart Credit Building and Saving for a Secure Retirement35mins
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 Advisors35mins
Jul10Human Longevity Literacy, and How Debt Impacts Credit Scores22mins
Jul6Bill Disputes, Managing a Raise, and Smart Saving Early36mins
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 Parenthood27mins
Jun26Nerdy Tips on Tipping, and Managing High Credit Card Annual Fees22mins
Jun22The Price of Parenthood: How Egg Freezing Works32mins
Jun19Nerdy Travel Tips, and Budgeting for a Non-Traditional Life36mins
Jun15The Price of Parenthood: What It Takes to Adopt32mins
Jun12Money Scams, and Renting Credit Card Tradelines for Cash27mins
Jun8The Price of Parenthood: What It Costs to Be a Parent34mins
Jun5Making Hobbies Affordable, and Saving Money Priorities41mins
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 Job29mins
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