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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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24:52

The “Commingled Purchase” Problem That Budget Apps...

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2026/03/02

Discover simple rules that can cut budget tracking fatigue and still show you where your money goes.How can you make a budgeting app reflect what you actually bought when one Costco or Target run covers five or 10 different categories? And how can you track those “commingled” purchases without spending your life itemizing receipts? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola talk with personal finance Nerd Amanda Barroso about how to handle mixed transactions so your budget feels usable instead of

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38:34

Tariff Uncertainty After Supreme Court Decision and...

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2026/02/26

Find out how tariffs may change prices and how to build sinking funds while saving for retirement.What could the Supreme Court’s tariff ruling mean for the prices you pay and the next move on trade policy? How much should you set aside for sinking funds while you build an emergency fund and contribute to your 401(k)? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss sinking funds and savings priorities to help you balance long-term goals with near-term costs. But first, senior news writer Anna

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36:13

Home Insurance Rate Increases and Psychological Traps...

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2026/02/23

Understand common money traps and what to do as homeowners insurance premiums rise across the country.Your brain can be expensive. That’s why hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola break down three behavioral finance biases (loss aversion, herd mentality, and overconfidence) and how they can lead to costly spending and investing decisions. Then, NerdWallet editor Caitlin Constantine joins to answer a listener's question about whether buying a home still makes sense as homeowners insurance premiums

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30:33

Are Index Funds Still Diversified? Concentration Risk...

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2026/02/19

Learn how concentration risk can affect index funds and how 2026 catch-up contributions work. Senior news writer Anna Helhoski and Ryan Sterling, a wealth advisor with NerdWallet Wealth Partners, break down stock market concentration risk and what it means for index fund diversification. Then, hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola answer a listener’s question about 2026 catch-up contributions, including FICA wages, Roth 401(k) rules for some high earners, and other ways to boost retirement

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46:35

Bilt Card 2.0 and the Points Math: What’s a “Good”...

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2026/02/16

Find out if Bilt’s new credit cards are worth the hassle for earning points on rent or a mortgage.In this special episode, NerdWallet travel writers and Smart Travel hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle dig into Bilt’s three new credit cards and a rewards system that now includes two currencies: Bilt Points and Bilt Cash. They walk through the big questions listeners have been asking, including when it makes sense to earn on rent, what’s really going on with mortgage rewards, and why the new math

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41:39

Split-Expense Planning for Couples and the Winter...

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2026/02/12

Find out the best time to go home shopping and whether shared housing bills can affect your plans to retire together.Should you buy a house in the winter or wait for spring? How can you split housing costs and plan for retirement when you and your partner are on different timelines? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss equitable money management for couples to help you understand how to plan a shared future without losing sight of your own financial security. But first, Anna Helhoski

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44:43

Long-Term Care Costs: Medicaid vs Private Pay, Plus...

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2026/02/09

Learn about money dealbreakers in dating, then how to plan ahead for assisted living and Medicaid costs.First, hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola dig into a new dating dealbreakers study with NerdWallet spokesperson and credit card writer Sara Rathner. They unpack why “financial infidelity” can feel like a relationship ender, what people are most likely to hide, and how to start money conversations earlier without turning the third date into an audit. They also share ways to talk about

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32:50

Prediction Market Betting Hype and Self-Employment...

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2026/02/05

Learn how to plan for self-employment taxes and understand how savings interest can affect your tax bill.How can sports betting apps affect your finances? How do you set up taxes for 1099 contract work? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss self-employment taxes to help you prepare for tax season and avoid surprises. But first, senior news writer Anna Helhoski joins them to discuss the rise of sports betting and prediction markets. They break down how legal sports betting expanded after

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49:22

Impulse Spending Fixes and PSLF Choices When You’re...

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2026/02/02

Get ideas for spending less in February and learn how deferment affects Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) payments.How can a month-long spending challenge reset your money habits? Should you keep paying student loans while in grad school if you’re close to Public Service Loan Forgiveness and planning a move? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss no-spend experiments and “friction” strategies to help you build spending habits that stick while juggling big life changes. Joined by

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42:35

Are You Too Late for the Gold Rush? Plus: A...

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2026/01/29

See what gold and silver highs mean and how to plan retirement spending without the 80% rule.Is gold’s record run a sign you should buy? Do you really need 80% of your income in retirement? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss retirement income rules of thumb to help you understand how to estimate what you might spend after you stop working. But first, senior news writer Anna Helhoski joins Sean and Elizabeth to break down the precious-metals rally with investing writer Sam Taube. They

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41:37

Tax Season Scams and Identity Theft Red Flags, Plus a...

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2026/01/26

Protect your identity from tax-season scams and learn when 401(k) and IRA rollovers make sense.How do you roll over old 401(k)s and IRAs? And is a mega backdoor Roth worth the hassle? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola answer listener questions about retirement account rollovers, including when consolidation can help and how to avoid common missteps. But first, they kick off Identity Theft Awareness Week (and tax season) with a refresher on how you can protect your data, including pausing

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38:35

How to Balance Career Opportunity and Cost of Living...

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2026/01/22

Find out how AI shopping could tempt your budget and how to choose a city for a new career with confidence.Is AI shopping about to turn your chatbot into a checkout line? How do you choose a medical residency program when an algorithm makes the final call? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss residency location trade-offs to help a listener understand what to prioritize during low-pay training years. But first, news writer Anna Helhoski joins Sean and Elizabeth to discuss the rise of AI

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34:26

Banking in 2026: Best Banks to Consider and How to...

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2026/01/19

Find a bank that pays more, charges less, and keeps your money safe as rates adjust in 2026.How do you choose the best bank when savings rates are falling and fees won’t quit? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss wealth inequality and retirement security to help you think bigger about what’s “normal” in personal finance. They begin with a rapid-fire hot takes segment, with their perspectives on how money and power shape everyday life, why the decline of pensions shifts retirement risk

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34:26

Insurance in 2026: Best Auto, Home, Life, and Pet...

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2026/01/15

Learn how to shop for cheaper insurance and escape rising credit card debt before it snowballs.Is credit card debt becoming the new normal? How can you get the insurance coverage you need in 2026 without overpaying? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss insurance shopping to help you understand how to protect yourself at a price you can live with. But first, senior news writer Anna Helhoski joins Sean and Elizabeth to discuss NerdWallet’s Household Debt Survey with data studies writer Erin

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34:37

Credit Cards in 2026: Big Card Changes Are Rolling...

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2026/01/12

Find out which credit cards shine in 2026 and how to avoid rising fees, APR surprises, and buy now, pay later (BNPL) traps.How can you change your spending to better match your values? How do you choose the right credit card in 2026 as perks shift, fees rise, and “buy now, pay later” spreads? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss values-based spending and the credit card landscape to help you make purchases that fit your priorities. They begin with a discussion of aligning money with

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35:48

Housing in 2026: Home Prices and Rates Are in Flux....

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2026/01/08

Learn what 2026 might bring for mortgage rates, home prices, and affordability, plus smart steps to buy or refinance.Will mortgage rates drop in 2026, and is it finally a good time to buy a home? How can you get your finances ready to buy or refinance, even if prices still feel out of reach? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss mortgages and the housing market to help you understand what to watch this year and how to plan your next move. But first, senior news writer Anna Helhoski and

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18:44

Investing in 2026: Fix Your Allocation Before the...

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2026/01/05

Start your 2026 investing strategy with smarter moves, fewer fees, and less stress when markets get rocky.How should you invest in 2026 if tech stocks keep dominating the market? What’s a smart checklist for leveling up your investing this year? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss diversification and investing tools to help you grow your wealth with a plan you can stick to. Then investing writer Alana Benson joins them to unpack what 2025’s market swings can teach you, how to diversify

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24:05

How to Build Better Money Habits in 2026

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2026/01/01

Learn how to tie your 2026 money goals to your values so you can stick with them all year. How can you match your 2026 money goals to what you really care about? And how do you turn those goals into a plan you’ll actually follow? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss values-based money planning and goal-setting frameworks to help you build a realistic, meaningful financial plan for the new year. They begin with a discussion of centering money goals on your core values, with tips and

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38:23

Ditch Your Money Trauma So You Can Live an Abundant...

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2025/12/29

Learn how to explore your money beliefs and take real steps toward saving and investing, even on a tight income.What’s really behind your money habits? How can you build savings and invest if you’re not earning much? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss how your relationship with money shapes your financial behaviors and what you can do to change that narrative. Joined by Shannah Game, host of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money and author of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money, they begin with

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38:31

Managing Money in Your Marriage and How to Build...

NerdWallet"s Smart Money Podcast ·

2025/12/25

Learn the truth behind myths about building wealth, plus hear from a couple looking to align on financial goals and values.Can you build wealth without starting a business? How can couples figure out what to do with extra money in their budget? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola share their “money hot takes” and then talk to a married couple about how they can better align on financial priorities. Sean and Elizabeth kick off the episode with their thoughts on how to become a millionaire

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