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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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41:37

Your Guide to Budgeting, Credit and Debt Management...

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2023/11/16

Learn tactics to make and manage a budget, understand credit scores, and manage debt to improve your financial health. 02:02 Budgeting Basics: Personal Finance Nerd Elizabeth Ayoola discusses how you can create and stick to a budget. She explains how to use the 50-30-20 method to allocate your income, gives tips on how to adjust your budget to fit your needs, and methods for budgeting and stretching your paycheck when it arrives at different intervals, like monthly or biweekly. 13:35 Credit Scores

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Money News: Latest Stock Market News, New IRS Tax...

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2023/11/15

Delve into recent stock market developments. Plus, tax bracket adjustments. Before taking an in-depth look at what’s going on in the stock and bond markets, hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski delve into the recent developments in personal finance news. They start by breaking down the latest inflation numbers. Then, they discuss the concerning increase in credit card delinquencies, shedding light on rising balances and the generational shift in credit card usage before offering smart tips on managing

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44:06

Plan Your Black Friday Shopping Strategy and Should...

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2023/11/13

Craft your holiday shopping plan with Black Friday insights, then understand options for buying a home in today’s market. 01:24 This Week in Your Money: Unlock the secrets of savvy shopping by learning about the biggest sales events of the year. Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss the holiday shopping season with Personal Finance Nerd Tommy Tindall, who talks about the value of shopping on Black Friday versus other annual sales events like Cyber Monday, the best days of the season to find

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30:19

Maximizing Your Benefits: A Guide to...

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2023/11/09

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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12:08

Money News: Lawsuit Could Change How Houses are Sold;...

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2023/11/08

Learn how recent headlines could impact your finances, including a federal real estate ruling and new employment figures. Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski start by dissecting the latest monthly jobs report and its potential impact on the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies, then explain how a recent federal jury's decision on real estate agent commissions could reshape the way homes are bought and sold in the United States. They then turn their attention to former cryptocurrency billionaire

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29:53

2 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score, Budgeting Tips,...

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2023/11/06

Learn about two quick credit tips, 403b and 529 plans, delinquencies on old loans, and budgeting when you only get paid once a month. 01:11 This Week in Your Money: Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner provide two quick tips for improving credit scores. The first tip involves credit utilization, which is the amount of available credit that you're using. They also discuss the option of asking for an increased credit card limit. For their second tip, they discuss the benefits and risks of becoming an

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36:36

Choosing the Right Insurance Policy to Protect Your...

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2023/11/02

Explore coverage options to protect your income in worst-case scenarios, 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 insurance. In this

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22:36

Money News: Should You Rent or Buy Amid Rising...

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2023/11/01

Understand the costs of renting versus buying a home. Plus: the UAW strike, GDP growth, debit card fees, and AI policy. Before discussing housing affordability, hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski review noteworthy financial headlines, including an update on the UAW strike against major US automakers, the latest Commerce Department numbers on GDP growth, debit card merchant fees, and the White House’s wide-ranging executive order pertaining to artificial intelligence. Then, Sean and Anna welcome

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31:54

Options for Paying Off Credit Card Debt: Hardship...

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2023/10/28

Hear Nerds’ “financial horror stories” and explore solutions for paying credit card debt, from 401k loans to bankruptcy. 01:20 This Week in Your Money: Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner share their personal “financial horror” stories, including Sean’s rejected credit card application and what happened to some of Sara’s retirement account funds. They’re cautionary tales that will help you make sure you’re getting the most out of your money. 09:46 Today’s Money Question: Sean welcomes Nerd Liz Weston

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33:41

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

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2023/10/26

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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20:15

Money News: Save Money on Commuting Costs in a...

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2023/10/25

Learn practical financial tips to save on rising commuting costs as workers increasingly return to the office. Before discussing the rising costs of commuting, hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski review noteworthy financial headlines, including the Federal Reserve's influence on interest rates, the latest Commerce Department report on retail sales, the Mercer CFA Institute’s Global Pension Index ranking of 47 different kinds of retirement systems from around the world, and the IRS's pilot program

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41:46

Money Saving Tips On Car & Home Insurance, plus...

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2023/10/23

Get budgeting tips for conventions and hobbies straight from New York Comic Con, then learn about money saving strategies for car and home insurance. 01:20 This Week in Your Money: Having just returned from New York Comic Con, host Sean Pyles discusses what he learned about budgeting for conventions, hobbies and cosplay outfits. He also shares an interview with Kayden Phoenix, a Los Angeles-based comic book writer known for her Latina superheroes. Kayden shares her experiences attending Comic Con

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28:43

HIV Prevention and Gender-Affirming Care: Costs,...

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2023/10/19

Understand the financial and legal challenges in LGBTQ+ health care, including HIV treatment and gender-affirming surgery. NerdWallet’s Sean Pyles and Sam Taube delve into the intricate financial and legal issues faced by the LGBTQ+ community regarding their health care. They start by exploring the struggle to prevent and treat HIV, focusing on the effectiveness and financial burden related to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and highly effective antiretroviral treatment (HEART). Sam speaks with Tim

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15:19

Money News: Cracking Down on Junk Fees: Bidenomics in...

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2023/10/18

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41:26

Retirement Planning Guide: Estate Planning, Social...

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2023/10/16

Learn how to plan for the golden years with a deep dive into long-term care, Social Security, Medicare and estate planning. 3:23 Long-Term Care Insurance: Kate Ashford, a certified senior advisor specializing in Medicare and retirement topics, discusses the intricacies of long-term care insurance, including exactly what Medicare covers in terms of long-term care costs. Kate also discusses alternative options to long-term care insurance such as hybrid policies that combine permanent life insurance

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26:00

Your Guide to Reproductive Health Care Costs, Options...

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2023/10/12

Understand recent and upcoming changes in costs and access to reproductive care, as well as resources to manage them. This episode delves into the complex and ever-changing landscape of reproductive care costs. Hosts Sean Pyles and Sam Taube discuss the financial implications of recent high-profile court cases, including the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby decision, which significantly transformed insurance coverage for birth control. Sean and Sam break down the

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15:38

Money News: CFPB Removes Medical Debt from Credit...

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2023/10/11

Learn how removing medical debt from credit reports will protect consumers. Plus: rising interest rates and falling stock prices. Before discussing news from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that could reshape the way medical debt impacts your credit score, hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the latest news around student loan forgiveness, rising auto and mortgage rates, and recent losses in the stock market. They then turn their attention to the benefits of omitting medical

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29:08

If You’re Traveling for the Holidays, Start Planning Now

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2023/10/09

Learn why it’s a good time to check your credit card interest rates, and why to start planning your holiday travel now. 01:03 This Week in Your Money: NerdWallet’s Rosalie Murphy joins host Sean Pyles to discuss rising credit card interest rates and how they can impact debt repayment. They offer tips on adapting to higher interest rates and how you may be able to negotiate a lower rate or payment plan with your credit card issuer if you're struggling to make repayments. They also discuss balance

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21:26

Behind the Rising Health Care Costs of Bodily Autonomy

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2023/10/05

Understand how legal restrictions and policies are increasing health care costs, especially for marginalized communities. This episode explores rising health care prices at the intersection of law, policy and personal health decisions. Investing Nerd Sam Taube interviews Vina Smith-Ramakrishnan, a senior policy associate on the health care equity and reform team at the Century Foundation, about the systemic barriers to accessing health care faced by the LGBTQ+ community, people of color, and

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15:05

Money News: What to Know About Student Loan...

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2023/10/04

Learn about federal student loan payments resuming, alongside an analysis of this week’s biggest financial stories. Before discussing this week’s resumption of federal student loan payments after a three-and-a-half-year pause due to the pandemic, hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski break down this week’s most relevant financial headlines. The discuss the recently averted government shutdown, the impact of crude oil costs on gas prices, an update on Delta’s SkyMiles program, and a new Pew Research

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