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NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast

NerdWallet Personal Finance

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

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23:16

Swindled or Safe? Improve Your Scam Awareness and...

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2024/12/18

Learn how financial scammers exploit emotions and how you can protect your finances from their latest tactics.How can you protect your money from online scams? What steps can you take to safeguard yourself from financial deception? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski delve into the harrowing tale of Judith, a 79-year-old who fell victim to a sophisticated scam that led to the loss of nearly $600,000. Joined by Michelle Singletary, a personal finance columnist for the Washington Post, they unravel

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24:05

End-of-Year IRA Fixes Before Tax Time: Roth...

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2024/12/16

Discover how to embrace “lazy” money management, maximize Roth IRA contributions and fix over-contribution mistakes.How can you passively grow your money? What should you do if you over-contribute to a Roth IRA? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss lazy money-management strategies and Roth IRA over-contribution fixes to help you stay on top of your finances with minimal effort. They begin with a discussion of "lazy" personal finance tips, with actionable advice on automating investments,

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33:06

Cash or Mortgage? Navigating Home Equity and Title...

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2024/12/12

Learn how to think about major homebuying decisions like shopping for title agencies, managing home equity, and when to buy a house with cash.How do you choose the right title agency for your home purchase? Should you buy a house outright with your savings or take on a mortgage? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss the pros and cons of these key housing decisions to help you make smarter choices. They’re joined by housing Nerd Kate Wood to demystify title agencies, offering tips on what they

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16:14

Buy Now, Regret Later? Decoding BNPL and Layaway...

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2024/12/11

Learn the pros and cons of layaway and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and how to choose the best option for holiday shopping. What is the difference between layaway and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)? Which payment option is better for holiday shopping? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss these two financing tools, how they work, and which might be the smarter choice for holiday shopping. Lauren Schwahn, a writer at NerdWallet who covers credit, debt, budgeting and money, joins Sean and Anna to break

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33:30

Smart Mortgage Strategies: From Refinancing to HELOC

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2024/12/09

Learn how to refinance your mortgage, manage credit card debt, and navigate home equity with practical tips and strategies.When is the right time to refinance a mortgage? How can you use a HELOC or home equity to your advantage? Hosts Sean Pyles, freshly returned from time off to focus on the CFP exam, and Sara Rathner discuss mortgage refinancing, home equity, and credit card debt management to help you make smarter financial decisions. But first, they share an update on Sean’s CFP journey and

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30:01

How You Could Grow $26K to $44K in 7 Years: Smart...

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2024/12/05

Learn how to diversify investments, leverage tax-advantaged accounts, and set realistic goals for long-term financial growth.How can you diversify your investment portfolio and reduce risk? What are the best ways to save and grow $44,000 in seven years? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss investment strategies and realistic goal setting to help you make smarter financial decisions. They begin by sharing a discussion of tax-advantaged accounts featuring Investing Nerd Alana Benson, with tips

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14:13

Tariff Talk: What Trade Policies Could Mean for Your...

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2024/12/04

Learn how tariffs affect prices, inflation, and manufacturing, plus tips to prepare for potential new economic changes.What are tariffs, and how do they affect your wallet? What would President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs mean for consumers, the economy, and inflation? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski dive into the complexities of tariffs, unpacking their potential impact on prices, supply chains, and domestic manufacturing. They begin with a breakdown of what tariffs are, why they

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33:19

Travel Smart, Give Smart: Southwest Companion Pass...

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2024/12/02

Learn how to maximize Southwest Companion Pass benefits and how to plan effective charitable giving to make your donations count. How can you get and use the Southwest Companion Pass? What’s the best way to plan charitable giving to make the most impact? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss travel savings and effective philanthropy to help you understand how to maximize rewards and make thoughtful donations. Sean begins by talking to travel Nerds Meghan Coyle and Sally French to discuss the

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14:43

From Eggflation to Ghost Jobs: Roasting 2024’s...

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2024/11/28

Celebrate 2024’s Financial Turkeys as we spotlight the year's biggest money blunders and share tips to avoid them yourself.Why are grocery prices so high in 2024? What are ghost jobs and how do they affect job seekers? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner roast the year’s “Financial Turkeys” (pun intended), spotlighting the biggest money misfortunes of 2024 and offering listeners a chance to commiserate over shared financial frustrations. They share their own takes on this year’s financial flops and

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19:17

Santa’s New Helper: How AI Can Help You Wrap Up Your...

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2024/11/27

Learn how AI tools can help you brainstorm personalized gift ideas, compare options, and simplify your holiday shopping.How can AI help you save time and money? Should you trust AI for gift-giving advice? Hosts Tess Vigeland and Anna Helhoski explore how artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT can streamline holiday shopping. Joined by NerdWallet experts Amanda Barroso and Kurt Woock, they offer actionable tips for integrating AI into your shopping routine while staying cautious about its

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29:58

Boost Your Income and Career: Negotiating Salary,...

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2024/11/25

Discover career growth strategies to boost your income, including negotiating raises, and navigating career growth and mentorship. What are some of the best ways to increase your income? What are strategies for negotiating a higher salary and excelling in your current role? Hosts Sean Pyles and Alana Benson discuss career growth techniques and salary negotiation strategies to help you understand how to maximize your earnings and achieve financial stability. They begin with a discussion of the

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30:26

Maximizing Employer-Provided Perks: A Guide to Your...

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2024/11/21

Understand employer-provided benefits, from dental and vision coverage to more unique perks like legal assistance. In the third and final episode of our special series on open enrollment, hosts Sean Pyles and Liz Weston discuss the various benefits that employers offer during open enrollment season aside from health insurance. Liz speaks with Amber Clayton (Society for Human Resource Management) about dental and vision coverage, long-term care insurance, pet insurance, legal assistance, adoption

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15:35

Prediction Markets Let You Bet on Just About Anything...

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2024/11/20

Learn how prediction markets work, the legal gray areas in which they operate, and how they could be regulated in the future.What are prediction markets like PredictIt, Polymarket and Kalshi, and how do they work? Is it legal to bet on elections in the United States? Hosts Tess Vigeland and Anna Helhoski welcome Sam Taube, the writer of the Nerdy Investor email newsletter, to break down how event contracts operate, explore the legal gray areas of election betting, and discuss whether prediction

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26:57

Online Banking vs Neobanks: Understand FDIC Safety...

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2024/11/18

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. In this episode: Learn how to distinguish neobanks from traditional banks, understand FDIC insurance, and get tips for affordable holiday hosting. What is the difference between a neobank and a traditional bank? Is my money safe in an online bank or neobank? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss how to distinguish a neobank from a traditional bank and ways to safeguard your savings, helping you

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37:04

Preparing for Worst-Case Scenarios: Choosing the...

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2024/11/14

It's open enrollment season, and a great time to explore coverage options to protect your income, such as life insurance and disability insurance.Hosts Sean Pyles and Liz Weston discuss the importance of insurance coverage, highlighting statistics around how many people are underinsured or lack adequate coverage. To dive deeper into different types of coverage, Liz welcomes Insurance Nerd Ryan Brady and John Ryan, founder and CEO of Ryan Insurance Strategy Consultants, to explain various types of

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25:30

Navigating Life Insurance Choices: Investing,...

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2024/11/13

Explore life insurance as an investment tool, understand variable and infinite banking, and consider complex insurance choices.What’s the right life insurance policy for you? What is “infinite banking” and how hard is it to set up? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss the intricacies of life insurance as both a protective measure and a financial instrument to help you understand its potential for investment and financial growth. NerdWallet insurance pro Lisa Green joins Sean and Sara to

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15:56

Trump’s Economic Playbook: Get Clarity on Inflation,...

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2024/11/11

Learn how Donald Trump's economic plans could influence inflation, taxes, and your finances as he prepares to enter a second term in office.How will Donald Trump's economic policies affect inflation and prices? What impact could Trump's tax plans have on Americans’ finances? In a special edition of Money News, hosts Tess Vigeland and Anna Helhoski dive into the financial implications of President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House. They unpack Trump's proposed economic agenda, covering

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32:59

Open Enrollment: Choosing a Healthcare Plan (HMO,...

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2024/11/07

Expert Nerds talk through the complexities of open enrollment, starting with ways to assess healthcare plans and costs. This episode takes a deep dive into specific terminology and scenarios relevant to choosing health insurance coverage. Hosts Sean Pyles and Liz Weston start with an overview of open enrollment period timelines for November and December 2023 before welcoming guest Nerd Kate Ashford to explain deductibles, premiums, HMOs, PPOs and HDHPs. Then, NerdWallet’s Tina Orem joins the show

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11:57

Life Insurance as an Investment? We Fact-Check the...

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2024/11/06

Learn why life insurance isn't a substitute for a 401(k) and how to spot reliable financial advice on social media.Is life insurance a better investment than a 401(k) for retirement? How can I tell if financial advice from TikTok influencers is reliable? Hosts Tess Vigeland and Anna Helhoski dive deep into the latest viral finance advice circulating on TikTok. With influencers claiming that life insurance is a better investment than a 401(k), investing Nerd Alana Benson joins the show to break

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31:24

Retirement Rollover Ready? Rules, Risks, and Rewards...

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2024/11/04

Learn the pros, cons, and methods of rolling over retirement accounts to simplify your finances so you can avoid costly mistakes.How can you budget smarter for the holidays? Does it make sense to combine retirement accounts from previous jobs into one? What are the benefits and drawbacks of different rollover options? Hosts Elizabeth Ayoola and Sara Rathner begin the episode with a discussion of holiday budgeting, offering tips and tricks on avoiding impulsive spending, setting clear financial

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