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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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41:30

First-Generation Wealth Building and the Truth About...

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2025/11/10

Learn how first-generation wealth builders create financial freedom and what stablecoins could mean for your savings.How do you build wealth when you’re the first in your family to be able to do so? And can stablecoins really out-earn your savings account? Host Elizabeth Ayoola and Sean Pyles explore generational wealth-building and the myths and realities of stablecoins in a rapidly changing cryptocurrency environment. Joined by entrepreneurs and fiancés Ronne Brown and Courtney Hale, Elizabeth

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37:23

Open Enrollment 2026: How to Choose Dental, Vision,...

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2025/11/06

Learn how to pick dental, vision, life, and disability coverage with confidence, and when refinancing a home can actually save you money.Is now a good time to refinance your mortgage? Which open enrollment benefits are worth it this year? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola talk to an expert about the ins and outs of open enrollment in 2026. But first, news Nerd Anna Helhoski joins them to share her conversation with NerdWallet mortgage writer Holden Lewis about falling mortgage rates and what

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34:38

Healthcare Open Enrollment Tips for 2026 and a...

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2025/11/03

Learn how to pick the right health plan for your situation and build a stronger retirement even if you feel behind.How do you choose the best health plan during open enrollment? What can you do to secure retirement if savings feel like they’re falling short? In the first of a two-part series, hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola break down open enrollment decisions so you can protect your health and long-term wealth. But first, NerdWallet senior writer Kim Palmer joins them to present this

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36:09

How to Budget Better With Your Partner and Why Scam...

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2025/10/30

Learn how to spot shutdown-era scams and build a budget that works even when you and your partner disagree.How can you protect yourself from shutdown-era scams? How do you build a household budget when you and your partner see money differently? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola share strategies to figure out a household budget when you and your partner are not on the same page about how to manage your finances. But first, senior news writer Anna Helhoski joins them to discuss a surge in spam

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36:30

Big Event Budgeting and Credit Monitoring: What to...

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2025/10/27

Learn how to get and read your free credit reports and spot red flags so you can protect your score and money.How do you set a realistic budget for a big life event without guilt? What’s the foolproof way to get and read your free credit reports? In this episode, hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss wedding budgeting and credit monitoring to help you protect your finances. They open by discussing trip and wedding budgeting trade-offs, like how to prioritize comfort, set spending caps,

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23:36

Invest or Pay Down Debt? Plus How to Save Big This...

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2025/10/23

Learn how to handle holiday shopping in an increasingly expensive spending environment. Plus, lightning round insights around debt, investing, and savings goals. How should you prepare for holiday shopping when tariffs and inflation are leading to higher prices? When should you prioritize paying off your mortgage versus investing in the market? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola welcome back senior news writer Anna Helhoski and data writer Erin El Issa to dig into holiday shopping trends,

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38:59

Are You Covered? Hidden Gaps in Life Insurance That...

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2025/10/20

Learn how to choose term vs whole life insurance and calculate your coverage so your family stays protected.How much life insurance do you really need? Which is smarter, term or whole life? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss recent smart, fun, and dumb spending to spark a quick audit of your own money habits, then pivot to right-sizing life insurance so your family isn’t left exposed. They begin with a discussion of everyday spending wins and fails, with tips and tricks on reviewing

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34:24

What Home Sellers Can Legally Hide and How to Master...

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2025/10/16

Learn how to plan for surprise bills and what to ask about a home’s past so your budget and buying feel stress free.Do sellers have to disclose deaths, crimes or “hauntings” in a home? How can you budget for irregular expenses without daily tracking? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola open a spooky episode with housing Nerds Holden Lewis and Kate Wood to break down which states require sellers to reveal a home’s dark history, when they don’t, and how to protect yourself as a buyer. They unpack

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38:36

Feeling Burned Out? How to Know When to Quit Your Job...

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2025/10/13

Learn how your habits and the cash and cards in your wallet reveal your money mindset, then learn how to know when it’s time to quit your job.What amount of cash should you keep on hand? Should you “quiet quit” or make a clean break from your job? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss everyday wallet decisions and career change trade-offs to help you understand how everyday money habits and major career choices can strengthen your financial stability. They begin with a candid, “What’s in

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39:55

What Fewer Earnings Reports Could Mean for Investors...

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2025/10/09

In this special video episode, learn what proposed stock market rule changes could mean for your portfolio and how to grow your teen’s money skills.Will corporate earnings reports soon shift from quarterly to twice a year? And what could new rules about day trading mean for everyday investors? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola team up with senior news writer Anna Helhoski and investing lead writer Sam Taube to break down how potential SEC rule changes could reshape the stock market. They

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44:26

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

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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...

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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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