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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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20:35

Your Money in 2023: Managing Uncertainty

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2023/01/26

Uncertainty is the new normal. So, what can you do about it? In this episode, hosts Sean Pyles, Liz Weston and Sara Rathner talk about how to improve your financial resilience, including savings strategies, setting your mindset and leaning on your community. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend.

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28:23

Data Breaches, and Catching Up on Retirement Savings

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2023/01/23

A number of high-profile companies have reported data breaches recently. That means we have to be extra vigilant to secure our information. To start this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz Weston talk about the breaches and how you can protect yourself. Then they answer a listener’s question about how to catch up on retirement contributions — including whether you can open an LLC to contribute with no limits. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email

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23:06

Your Money in 2023: Homebuying and Selling

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2023/01/19

What can the housing market of 1981 teach us about 2023? A lot, apparently. In this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz Weston talk about what would-be home buyers and sellers should think about this year — including how the past can inform the present, whether a housing crash is imminent and how to navigate the new twists of the market in 2023. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review

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28:50

The Art of Complaining, and Saving for Your Kids’ Future

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2023/01/16

Getting a hold of customer service representatives can be a nightmare. Working with them to actually solve your problems can be even less fun. To start this episode, Liz Weston and Sara Rathner talk about the art of complaining. Then Liz and regular Smart Money co-host Sean Pyles answer a listener’s question about how to save for your kids’ future — whether they go to college or not. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email

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18:39

Your Money in 2023: Investing in the Stock Market

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2023/01/13

The stock market had a rough year in 2022. But for the savvy investor, the market downturn meant a big opportunity. And that good fortune could continue in 2023. In this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz Weston talk about investing in 2023, including the lessons of the past year, ideas for investing in a recession, and how to find the right investment tools for your financial goals. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like

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7:32

Retirement Changes You May Have Missed

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2023/01/11

Important changes are coming to how you can save for retirement — including one that will allow your student debt payments to count toward retirement contributions. In this episode, Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski run through the retirement benefits that were passed by Congress at the end of last year and when those changes go into effect. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear? Please leave us a

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29:02

January Money Moves, and Paying Off Your Mortgage Early

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2023/01/09

What are you doing to improve your money in the new year? If you’re not sure where to start, we have some ideas. To kick off this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz Weston talk through ways to start off the new year right financially. Then they answer a listener’s money question about whether they should pay off their mortgage early — or just go on more vacations. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Timestamps: This Week in

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19:32

Your Money in 2023: Use Your Values to Set Your Goals

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2023/01/05

Setting money goals in the new year is a time-honored tradition. But ditching them after a month (or a week) is all too common. This year, use your values to guide your financial ambitions. In this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz Weston discuss how you can set goals you’ll actually keep in 2023 — and what to do if you still need ideas for your money this year. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear

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24:23

Student Loans and the Cancellation Debate, Part 1

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2023/01/02

Student loans are a tool, as well as a dreaded financial reality, for most Americans who attend college. In this two-part Nerdy Deep Dive into student loans, Sean and student loans Nerd Anna Helhoski explore how taking on huge amounts of student debt has become the norm in America. They also discuss what’s shifting now in today’s student debt conversation. In Part 1, we trace the origins of student loan debt and how college got so expensive. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the

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22:01

Single-Income Couples, and When to Use Your HSA and FSA

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2022/12/26

Going from a two-income household to a one-income household is not solely a financial challenge. But this change also creates opportunities to strengthen your relationship and set clear expectations. To start off this episode, Sean and Liz discuss how to manage finances in a one-income household. Then Sean and Liz answer a listener’s money question about using HSAs and FSAs. Both can cover health care expenses, but only one can be used as an investment vehicle. To send the Nerds your money

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26:10

What We Learned About Our Money in 2022

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2022/12/19

A lot can happen to your finances in a year. Raises, curveball expenses, luxurious vacations. Each step along your money journey in 2022 has its own lesson. And in this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz Weston look back at the year that was and celebrate what our listeners did with their money during the year — and what they’re most excited about in 2023. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear? Please leave

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31:17

Rising Interest Rates, and Budgeting With Apps

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2022/12/12

The Fed is poised to raise interest rates — again. To kick off this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz Weston talk about who’s actually hurt when the Fed raises rates and what you can do about it. Then they answer a listener’s question about which budgeting apps are the best and whether you might want to use multiple budgeting apps to track your money. Also, next year, the Smart Money team wants to talk with you, on the podcast, to answer your money questions. We’ll be able to explore what’s really

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29:37

How to Find the Humor in Money Management With Joe...

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2022/12/09

Talking about money doesn’t have to be boring. In this episode of our Nerdy Book Club series, NerdWallet writer Kimberly Palmer talks with former financial advisor Joe Saul-Sehy, co-author of “Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management” and co-host of “The Stacking Benjamins Show” podcast, about setting money goals, recovering from big financial mistakes and how to have a good time while figuring out your finances. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd

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14:43

Money News: What the Jobs Report and Recent Layoffs...

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2022/12/07

The job market is strong — but thousands of workers have been laid off in recent months. So, what’s happening? And what does this mean for the labor market in 2023? In this episode, Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski talk about the latest jobs report with NerdWallet data writer Liz Renter, including why the job market is so weird right now and what it means for you. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear

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28:53

The End of Credit Card Rewards, and When to Cancel...

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2022/12/05

Credit card rewards programs might be on the chopping block in Congress. To start off this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz Weston talk with a credit card Nerd about what’s happening and what it might mean for your credit card rewards. Then Sean is joined by personal finance Nerd Kim Palmer to answer a listener’s question about when to cancel a luxury credit card. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Timestamps: This Week

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27:59

Questioning the 50/30/20 Budget and Company Stock

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2022/11/28

The 50/30/20 budget is a simple way to organize your finances. But as rent prices soar and inflation impacts everything from gas to groceries, does this budget still make sense? To start this episode, Sean and Liz discuss the merits — and limits — of the 50/30/20 budget. Then they answer a few listeners’ questions about navigating company stock. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Also, for a special end-of-year

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31:26

Crypto Crash, and Growing Money Fast

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2022/11/21

Shockwaves rippled through the crypto world with the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX. To start off this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz Weston discuss what happened — and what it might mean for your finances. Then Sean talks with personal finance Nerds Kim Palmer and Kate Wood about how to grow your money quickly ahead of home improvement projects. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Also, for a special end-of-year

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37:46

Outsmart Scammers, and Waiting to Save for Retirement

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2022/11/14

Scammers alleging to help you cancel your student debt are coming for you — whether you actually have student debt or not. To kick off this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz Weston walk you through how to outsmart these fraudsters. Then Sean and Liz are joined by their regular co-host, Sara Rathner, to talk about how you can save for retirement when your employer makes you wait to access its retirement plan. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email

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24:32

When Your Bank Stiffs You, and Co-Signing Risks

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2022/11/07

Is your bank holding out on you? If you haven’t checked on your savings accounts lately, you should — or risk losing out on money you could be earning. In this episode, hosts Liz Weston and Sean Pyles talk about how Liz discovered her supposedly high-yield savings account was anything but. Then Sean is joined by personal finance Nerds Kim Palmer and Sara Rathner to discuss whether you should put your credit on the line to help a loved one by co-signing. To send the Nerds your money questions, call

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28:03

Financial Fears, and Do You Need Life Insurance?

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2022/10/31

Fear can control your life — if you let it. And when it comes to financial fears, what haunts you can mean the difference between a life of prosperity and one of anxiety. To start off this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz Weston talk about their financial fears — and how you can overcome your own. Then they answer a listener’s money question about whether they should get life insurance, even if they don’t have children. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at

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