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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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44:26

Watch the Nerds Sweat It Out: Hot Wings Meet Hot...

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2025/10/06

In this special video episode, Sean and Elizabeth and special guests eat spicy wings and share hot takes on saving versus investing, inflation, crypto, and when to trade up for an electric vehicle.When should you prioritize investing over traditional savings? How do you know when to keep repairing your car versus trading it in for something new, like an EV? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola share their zestiest financial takes over hot wings, blending financial insights with fiery fun

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37:33

Budget Rehab: What Our Hosts’ Spending Reveals About...

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2025/10/01

In this special video episode, Sean and Elizabeth give each other a “budget rehab,” revealing their own budgets to help you fix yours.How can you feel more in control of your spending? How can you plan for irregular expenses like credit card annual fees or surprise bills? In this video episode, hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola give each other a “budget rehab” to reveal how they really manage their money — and how you can apply the same strategies to your own finances. But first, they’re

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44:03

Stop Overpaying With Miles: The Redemption Rules...

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2025/09/29

In a special presentation of Smart Travel, learn what your points and miles are really worth in 2025 — and why the answer might change how you book travel.Should you take a $650 flight voucher or 32,500 miles? How much are your points and miles actually worth? Smart Travel hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle break down the latest NerdWallet valuations to help you make smarter redemption choices. But first, they cover recent travel headlines, including Southwest Airlines’ new partnership with EVA

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31:06

Stay Ahead of a Government Shutdown and Learn How to...

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2025/09/25

Learn how to prepare for a government shutdown and where to put $600 a month after building your emergency fund.What happens in a federal government shutdown? Where should you put $600/month after funding an emergency cushion? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the looming shutdown before answering a listener’s question about where to allocate their extra income. They begin with senior news writer Anna Helhoski, breaking down how a lapse in government funding could affect benefits,

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30:34

Preparing Finances for Fall and How to Help Parents...

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Learn how to prepare your finances for fall and support aging parents who have limited retirement savings.How can you check in on your finances this fall? What’s the best way to help parents with little savings retire? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola explain how you can give yourself a fall financial check-in before they answer a listener’s question about supporting aging parents. They begin with a discussion of fall planning and open enrollment season, with tips for using this year’s health

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28:51

The Fed Just Cut Rates — Here’s How to Make the Most...

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2025/09/18

Learn how the Fed rate cut impacts loans and savings, then find out when to freeze your credit and how to do it fast.What does a Federal Reserve rate cut mean for your wallet? Should you freeze your credit if an internet provider runs a soft pull? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola kick off this episode with senior news writer Anna Helhoski to unpack the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) new federal funds rate target range and how it filters through to credit cards, mortgages, auto

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29:47

Tap to Pay, Tap to Overspend? Mobile Wallet Traps and...

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2025/09/15

Learn if digital wallets make you overspend and how simple habits can help you stay on budget.How do you start money conversations that actually help? Do mobile wallets make you overspend? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss intentional money conversations and the psychology of paying by phone vs. card vs. cash to help you control spending and feel better about your money habits. Joined by Shari Rash, host of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, they begin with a discussion of money talk made

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32:54

AI Stocks May Be in a Bubble, and Car Prices Could...

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2025/09/11

Learn how to think about AI stocks and decide if now’s the time to buy a car, including how to choose between 48- and 60-month loans.Are AI stocks in a bubble? Should you buy a car now or wait? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss AI-driven market euphoria and today’s car-buying math to help you understand how to balance risk in your investments and make a cost-smart auto purchase. Joined by NerdWallet senior news writer Anna Helhoski and investing writer Sam Taube, they begin with a

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32:09

Estate Planning Made Simple and How to Handle Family...

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2025/09/08

Learn how to build a simple estate plan and lend or repay family money without hurting your relationships.What’s the first thing to do when creating an estate plan? What’s the smartest way to handle loans between friends or family? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola break down estate-planning basics like wills, revocable trusts, living wills/advance healthcare directives, and durable powers of attorney — tools that can ensure your wishes are carried out and help your loved ones avoid probate

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28:02

Why Refis Are Spiking and How to Optimize Your 401k...

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2025/09/04

Learn when a refi saves money and how target-date funds work, including fees and when to pick a later fund year.What exactly is a target-date fund, and when should you move your date? How do you know if now is a good time to refinance a house? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss mortgage refinancing and target-date funds to help you understand how to quantify savings on a refi and how to set (and adjust) an age-appropriate retirement glide path. To kick off the episode, NerdWallet senior

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36:39

Smart Buying Tips from Your Mama’s Kitchen and How to...

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2025/09/01

Find out when it’s worth splurging on kitchen gear and how to switch banks without losing your financial footing.What kitchen tools are actually worth the money? Is switching to an online bank really worth the hassle? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the value of investing in high-quality kitchen gear and what to consider when moving your money to an online bank so you can make smarter, more intentional financial choices. They begin by speaking with Michele Norris, host of the podcast

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32:19

How to Talk Finances Before Cohabitating, and Why...

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2025/08/28

Before cohabiting, how do you talk about finances without conflict? Plus: the global forces pushing up your coffee and tea bill.Why are your daily coffee, tea, or matcha drinks costing more? What financial conversations should you have with your partner before signing a lease together? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola explore rising beverage costs and relationship money talks to help you understand how tariffs, inflation, and personal values affect your wallet. Joined by NerdWallet’s Anna

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26:32

Bank Account Denied? Overcome Verification Hurdles...

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2025/08/25

Learn about banking blacklists and how to decide when sign-up bonuses are worth your time and money.Why might you get denied when trying to open a new bank account online, even if all your information is correct? When are bank account sign-up bonuses really worth pursuing? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola explain how banks verify identities, what can cause account applications to fail, and how seasonal spending habits affect financial planning to help you better manage your cash flow and set

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34:26

Budget Rehab: Can a Family Rebuild Their Emergency...

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2025/08/21

The Nerds debut a new Budget Rehab segment, dissecting a real family’s budget to reveal strategies for saving more, investing smarter, and managing lifestyle costs. Plus: tariffs’ role in rising auto insurance.Why are auto insurance premiums continuing to climb, and what do tariffs have to do with it? How can a real family adjust their budget to meet their financial goals? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola debut a new Budget Rehab segment, where they take a hands-on approach to evaluating a

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30:30

How to Pay Less for Your Prescriptions and Brace for...

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Learn how to cut prescription costs and prepare for steep health insurance hikes if ACA tax credits expire.How can you make prescription drugs more affordable? What can you do if subsidies in the Affordable Care Act expire and health insurance costs spike? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss rising prescription costs and looming changes to health insurance premiums to help you find ways to save and protect your budget. Joined by Dan Weissmann, host of the podcast An Arm and a Leg, they

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32:08

What Happens When You Trade Your Home for a Debt-Free...

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2025/08/14

Is tapping your home equity ever a smart way to reset your finances? One listener’s story reveals what to weigh before selling.Should you sell your house to wipe out credit card debt and start over? What are the hidden trade-offs when using home equity to eliminate debt? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola talk with a listener navigating $55,000 in debt while managing a rental property, weighing whether a sale could lead to long-term stability or a missed opportunity. But first, senior news

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37:23

Stop Living by One-Size-Fits-All Budgets — and Paying...

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2025/08/11

Understand how to assess when financial advisor fees are worth it and how to rethink personal finance rules that don’t serve you.What are the different financial advisor fees, and how can you decide if they’re worth it? Do you need to follow traditional budgeting and debt payoff rules to be financially successful? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola answer a listener’s question about how to navigate financial advisor fees. But first, personal finance Nerd Kim Palmer joins the show to share her

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31:31

Here’s What Tariffs Could Cost You (Plus: Downgrade...

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2025/08/07

Understand how new tariffs may hit your wallet and whether premium credit card fees are still worth it.What do new U.S. tariffs mean for prices on everyday goods and cars? What should you consider when choosing a premium travel credit card? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the latest economic indicators and the changing landscape of credit card perks to help you understand how today’s macroeconomics and personal finance decisions intersect. Joined by news Nerds Anna Helhoski and Rick

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35:19

More Money, More Priorities: Don’t Let a Bigger...

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2025/08/04

New job, more income — now what? Hear how one listener is managing his Roth IRA, health savings account, high-yield savings, and more.Is it smart to use a Roth IRA like a savings account? How should you prioritize your money across savings, debt, and retirement after getting a higher-paying job? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola answer a listener’s question about managing multiple financial goals and choosing the right accounts for short- and long-term needs. But first, they share their money

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36:27

Does Medical Debt Impact Your Credit Score? And How...

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2025/07/31

How to protect your credit from medical debt and choose the right way to save for a home down payment. How does medical debt affect your credit score? What accounts can you use to save for a house down payment? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the recent reversal of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that would have removed medical debt under $500 from credit reports and explore the consequences for consumers. Joined by senior news writer Anna Helhoski and guest Rohit Chopra,

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