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1

How to Balance Competing Financial Priorities When Everything Feels Urgent

2

Going Back to Work Later in Life and Why the Housing Market Feels So Stuck

3

Where Are They Now? Five Smart Money Listeners on Job Loss, Debt, FIRE, and Life Moves

4

What You Need to Know About Starting a Business Before You Quit Your Job

5

When Marriage Ends: How to Protect Your Assets, Update Your Estate Plan, and Survive the Costs

6

Sinking Fund Methods That Actually Work, Plus The Hidden Cost of AI Data Centers

7

Is an Annual Fee Travel Card Worth It? A Guide for Occasional Flyers

8

What Couples Miss When Going Down to One Income

9

Don't Let Inconsistent Income Derail Your Finances — or Your Relationship

10

It's Not Too Late: How to Reset Your Money Habits at 50

11

Stop Guessing and Start Comparing: Is One Bank Enough for Everything?

12

Stop Assuming Payment Plans Are a Debt Trap and Start Doing the Math

13

Building Wealth Without Betraying Your Values: Tips for Mission-Driven Careers

14

Free Tools to Earn More Rewards Points on Online Shopping, Dining, and Rideshares

15

Beyond Willpower: Building Financial Systems That Work for Your Brain

16

Stop Worrying About Your Financial Advisor and Start Finding the Right One

17

$10,000 Lands in a Teen's Account — Here's What to Do First

18

Prime Day Tips and Reddit's Brutally Honest Money Confessions

19

Umbrella Insurance, Coverage Gaps, and What a $483 Bar Tab Taught Us About Money

20

SpaceX’s Biggest IPO in History and Funding a $117K Life Change

21

Feel Organized and Less Anxious About Money: The Sinking Fund System Explained

22

The Affordable Home You Overlooked and the Investment Tax Trap You Need to Prepare For

23

Robinhood Gold Card: Is 3% Cash Back Worth the Waitlist and Membership Fee?

24

How to Put $200K to Work and The Truth About Generational Spending

25

Renting vs Buying A Home (When You're A High Earner)

26

Financial Resilience in a Shaky Economy and What a Perfect Credit Score Gets You

27

Introducing Your Next Dollar: Money Management for High Earners

28

Budget Rehab: How to Stop Paying Only Interest and Make Real Progress on Credit Card Debt

29

Why Middle Class Budgets Are Cracking and How to Use Travel Points Before They Devalue

30

Money Lessons From Our Moms and How to Budget With an HSA on a High-Deductible Plan

31

Is College Worth It in 2026? Plus, How to Split Solo 401(k) Contributions to Save More

32

Mrs. Dow Jones's New Rules for Getting Rich, Plus How to Combine Finances After Marriage

33

Spring Homebuying in 2026 and the Case for Never Paying Off Your Mortgage

34

Pet Insurance vs Savings Account and the APR vs APY Rules That Could Save You Cash

35

USPS’ Cash Crisis Hits More Than Your Mailbox, Plus The Debt Settlement Trap to Avoid

36

AI in the Home Buying Process: What Works, What Doesn't, and When to Call an Expert

37

Is Your Portfolio Ready for Energy Price Swings? Plus, Tackling Debt on a High Income

38

What Does "Rich" Really Mean? Reddit's Personal Finance Questions, Answered by the Nerds

39

What Warflation Costs You and Whether a Short-Term Rental Beats Investing Your Home Sale Proceeds

40

Budget Rehab: How to Optimize Your Savings Goals When You've Already Paid Off All Your Debt

41

What AI Gets Wrong About Your Money and What a New Study Reveals About Credit Card Debt

42

Car Leasing vs. Buying: Hidden Fees, Dealer Agendas, and When to Buy Your Leased Car

43

Are Corporate Investors Wrecking Housing? Plus How to Date Without Wrecking Your Budget

44

Talking Taxes With a Tax Professional: What's New in 2026 and How to Navigate Filing Season

45

Why Credit Report Errors Are Harder to Fix and How to Prepare for Involuntary Early Retirement

46

Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending

47

Does Your Retirement Portfolio Match Your Values? Plus: Apple’s New MacBook Neo

48

Frugal Fatigue Is Real: How to Stop Saving Burnout and Start Spending on Purpose

49

Will Your Streaming Bill Jump? Plus, How to Pick a Budgeting App You’ll Actually Use

50

The “Commingled Purchase” Problem That Budget Apps Don’t Warn You About

51

Tariff Uncertainty After Supreme Court Decision and Budgeting With Sinking Funds

52

Home Insurance Rate Increases and Psychological Traps That Are Costing You

53

Are Index Funds Still Diversified? Concentration Risk and a Top-Heavy Market

54

Bilt Card 2.0 and the Points Math: What’s a “Good” Return in 2026?

55

Split-Expense Planning for Couples and the Winter Homebuying Advantage

56

Long-Term Care Costs: Medicaid vs Private Pay, Plus Talking Money While Dating

57

Prediction Market Betting Hype and Self-Employment Taxes You Don’t Want to Miss

58

Impulse Spending Fixes and PSLF Choices When You’re in Grad School

59

Are You Too Late for the Gold Rush? Plus: A Retirement Rule That Might Be Broken

60

Tax Season Scams and Identity Theft Red Flags, Plus a 401(k) and IRA Rollover Lightning Round

61

How to Balance Career Opportunity and Cost of Living (Plus: ChatGPT Ads Could Change How You Spend)

62

Banking in 2026: Best Banks to Consider and How to Avoid the Worst Fees

63

Insurance in 2026: Best Auto, Home, Life, and Pet Insurance Picks—Plus a Wake-Up Call on Credit Card Debt

64

Credit Cards in 2026: Big Card Changes Are Rolling Out — Here’s What to Re-evaluate Now

65

Housing in 2026: Home Prices and Rates Are in Flux. Time to Make Your Move?

66

Investing in 2026: Fix Your Allocation Before the Next Market Swing

67

How to Build Better Money Habits in 2026

68

Ditch Your Money Trauma So You Can Live an Abundant Life (with Shannah Game)

69

Managing Money in Your Marriage and How to Build Wealth Without a Side Hustle

70

Untangle Your Relationship with Money for Better Mental, Emotional, and Financial Well-Being

71

How the 2008 Financial Crisis Changed Wall Street (The Big Short Companion Podcast from Against the Rules)

72

2025’s Money Year in Review and Travel Card Moves To Make Now

73

Strengthen Your 2026 Financial Plan and Optimize TSP and 403(b) Accounts for Heirs

74

Life’s Big Buys: Travel Splurges and When to Cut Retirement Savings for a Home Down Payment

75

Understanding 2026 Housing Pressure Points and Finding Your “Enough” Number for Retirement

76

Master Multiple Credit Cards Without Tanking Your Credit Score (Plus: Giving Tuesday Tips)

77

Fix Emotional Spending Habits with Feel-Good Finance and Learn How to Manage Finances Post-Job Loss

78

Outsmart Black Friday Hype and Tackle Credit Card Debt with a Budget Reset

79

Thanksgiving Savings You’ll Actually Notice and Tax Filing Tips for Common Law Couples

80

Generational Wealth Built from Scratch and an Emergency Fund on a Deadline

81

IRA Conversion Strategies and Reading Economic Signals During a Shutdown

82

First-Generation Wealth Building and the Truth About Stablecoin Yields

83

Open Enrollment 2026: How to Choose Dental, Vision, Life and Disability (Plus: When to Refinance a Home)

84

Healthcare Open Enrollment Tips for 2026 and a Catch-Up Plan for Retirement

85

How to Budget Better With Your Partner and Why Scam Calls Are Surging

86

Big Event Budgeting and Credit Monitoring: What to Know Before You Swipe

87

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

88

Are You Covered? Hidden Gaps in Life Insurance That Could Cost Your Family

89

What Home Sellers Can Legally Hide and How to Master Irregular Bills

90

Feeling Burned Out? How to Know When to Quit Your Job — and What to Do First

91

What Fewer Earnings Reports Could Mean for Investors and How to Teach Kids About Money (Video Episode)

92

Watch the Nerds Sweat It Out: Hot Wings Meet Hot Money Takes (Video Episode)

93

Budget Rehab: What Our Hosts’ Spending Reveals About Smarter Money Moves (Video Episode)

94

Stop Overpaying With Miles: The Redemption Rules Smart Travelers Use in 2025

95

Stay Ahead of a Government Shutdown and Learn How to Invest Extra Money Wisely

96

Preparing Finances for Fall and How to Help Parents Who Haven’t Saved Enough

97

The Fed Just Cut Rates — Here’s How to Make the Most of It (Plus: How to Freeze Your Credit)

98

Tap to Pay, Tap to Overspend? Mobile Wallet Traps and Money Conversations That Pay Off

99

AI Stocks May Be in a Bubble, and Car Prices Could Rise Soon — Here’s What to Know

100

Estate Planning Made Simple and How to Handle Family Loans

101

Why Refis Are Spiking and How to Optimize Your 401k Target-Date Fund for Long-Term Growth

102

Smart Buying Tips from Your Mama’s Kitchen and How to Change Banks Wisely

103

How to Talk Finances Before Cohabitating, and Why Coffee and Tea Prices Are Surging

104

Bank Account Denied? Overcome Verification Hurdles and Maximize Sign-Up Bonuses

105

Budget Rehab: Can a Family Rebuild Their Emergency Fund and Still Afford the Life They Want?

106

How to Pay Less for Your Prescriptions and Brace for a Health Insurance Shake-Up

107

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

108

Stop Living by One-Size-Fits-All Budgets — and Paying for One-Size-Fits-All Financial Advice

109

Here’s What Tariffs Could Cost You (Plus: Downgrade or Ditch Your Premium Card?)

110

More Money, More Priorities: Don’t Let a Bigger Paycheck Go to Waste

111

Does Medical Debt Impact Your Credit Score? And How Much Do You Really Need To Save for a Home

112

The Right Way to Dodge Scams, Plus Learn How Robo-Investing Works

113

Housing Market in Flux: Should You Buy Now Before Prices Shift? (Plus: How Teens Can Build Credit)

114

Savings Bonds Explained: When to Buy, When to Cash In, and If They’re Still Worth It

115

SALT Cap Raised, Clean Energy Credits Ending: Adapt Your Finances to the “Big, Beautiful Bill”

116

Smart Planning Sessions: Go “Work Optional” and Move Retirement Funds Penalty-Free (Plus: Your Midyear Money Check-In)

117

Buy Now, Pay Later Comes at a Price: Credit Score Risks You Need to Know (Plus: $124k Windfall Tips)

118

Amazon Prime Day Hacks and Budgeting Tips for Emotional Shoppers

119

How to Retire Early and Live Abroad: Your Guide to Making FIRE Last (Plus: 2025 Gas Prices Explained)

120

Overcome Emotional Spending and Spot Job Scams That Could Cost You Thousands

121

Escape the Infinite Workday Trap (Plus: How to Grow $200/Month Into $300K)

122

Your Housing Questions Answered: Down Payments, Mortgage Recasting, and Buying in Tough Markets

123

Are You Saving Enough in 2025? What the Data Says About Falling Short (Plus: Where to Keep Conservatorship Funds)

124

Smart Planning Sessions: Digging Out of $36K in Debt — Without Derailing Retirement

125

Will AI Take Your Job — or Just Your Time? Plus, Rebuilding Credit After Debt Consolidation

126

How to Negotiate a Raise in a Tough Economy (w/ Brown Ambition’s Mandi Money)

127

Economic Chaos and Car Costs: How to Weigh Risks in Uncertain Times

128

Recover from Vacation Overspending and Avoid Costly Rental Property Management Mistakes

129

What to Do When the U.S. Gets Downgraded and Your Travel Credit Card Stops Paying Off

130

Should You Keep Your Old Home? The Financial Case for Selling vs. Renting

131

How to Prepare for Stagflation and Make Your Insurance Work Harder

132

Smart Planning Sessions: Investing Through Uncertainty and Planning for Early Retirement Abroad

133

Is 'Made in the USA' Still Worth It with Tariffs? Plus: Best Accounts for Your Home Repair Savings

134

Start Feeling Better About Money Today and Learn How to Manage Finances After a Layoff

135

Are We in a Recession? What the Data Says—and How to Protect Your Finances

136

Spend Smarter This Wedding Season: Travel, Tipping, and More, (featuring The Knot)

137

How to Keep Your Credit Strong During Economic Shifts and Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home

138

Smart Planning Sessions: When is it OK to Stop Saving? (Plus: Spring Cleaning Your Finances)

139

Less Spending Power, More Debt? Navigate a Declining Dollar and Make Progress on Credit Card Bills

140

Michele Norris Shares Kitchen Must-Haves and the Nerds Break Down Switching Banks for Better Rates

141

Strategies for Navigating Market Swings and Leveraging Home Equity Wisely

142

How To Have a Better Relationship With Money and Maximize Every Dollar

143

Car Prices, Tariffs, and Trade-Offs: What to Know Before You Buy or Move Out

144

Last-Minute Tax Questions Answered and Tips for Keeping Your Financial Documents Safe

145

401(k) vs. Brokerage Account: Which Is Better for Retirement Savings? Plus, the National Debt Explained

146

How to Build Wealth Right Now and How Couples Can Align on Financial Goals

147

How to Get Ready for a Recession and Choose Enough Car Insurance

148

From Broker to Budget: How to Buy or Sell a Home in 2025

149

Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation

150

How to Budget for Trips: When to Book and How to Avoid Hidden Fees

151

What to do When Groceries Cost More and Retirement Feels Out of Reach

152

Can AI Really Manage Your Money? Plus: The Truth About Roth Conversions

153

How Tariffs Could Impact Your Retirement and What to Know for 2025 Taxes

154

How to Get Your Finances Ready for a Crisis and Tackle Debt Smarter

155

Egg Prices, Greenwashing, and Smarter Ways to Invest

156

Behavioral Finance Mistakes That Hurt Your Portfolio and What “Good” Returns Look Like

157

Welcome to NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

158

Marriage and Money Myths — and Why the Economy Feels 'Off'

159

Why Traditional Budgeting Fails and What’s Missing from Your Money Plan

160

Cross-Country Moving Tips and What a CFPB Shutdown Could Mean for You

161

Debt in the Dating World and Retirement Planning for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

162

Will New Tariffs and Tax Rules Cost You? (Plus: Travel Rewards & Roth IRA Tips)

163

Introducing Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways, a NerdWallet Podcast

164

The Price Isn’t Right: How to Stop Overspending and Stay Debt-Free

165

Is It Time to Leave Your Job? Tips for Smart Moves and Strategic Growth

166

Rising Insurance Costs and Choosing the Best Savings Account for Your Money

167

2025 Real Estate Trends: What Homebuyers and Sellers Need to Know

168

The Best Financial Products of 2025 and Investing in Collectibles

169

Simple Steps to Budget Better and Manage Credit With Confidence

170

Disaster-Resistant Finances: What to Do Before and After Catastrophes

171

What to Know About Managing Money Before Traveling or Living Abroad

172

From Meme Stocks to Index Funds: A 2025 Investing Guide

173

Stop Scrolling, Start Saving: Better Habits and Budgets for 2025

174

Regret Less, Save More: How to Make Smarter Money Moves in 2025

175

Live Financial Planning Session: Expert Budgeting and Spending Tips

176

Net Worth and Chill: How Your Wealth Measures Up and Vivian Tu’s Tips for Financial Success

177

Deck the Bills: Smart Spending and Credit Tips for the Holidays

178

Crush Debt or Grow Investments? How to Make the Best Choice for You

179

Swindled or Safe? Improve Your Scam Awareness and Protect Your Finances

180

End-of-Year IRA Fixes Before Tax Time: Roth Contribution and Correction Strategies

181

Cash or Mortgage? Navigating Home Equity and Title Agency Shopping

182

Buy Now, Regret Later? Decoding BNPL and Layaway Payment Plans

183

Smart Mortgage Strategies: From Refinancing to HELOC

184

How You Could Grow $26K to $44K in 7 Years: Smart Strategies to Try

185

Tariff Talk: What Trade Policies Could Mean for Your Budget

186

Travel Smart, Give Smart: Southwest Companion Pass and Charitable Giving Strategies

187

From Eggflation to Ghost Jobs: Roasting 2024’s Biggest Financial Turkeys

188

Santa’s New Helper: How AI Can Help You Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping

189

Boost Your Income and Career: Negotiating Salary, Navigating Promotions and More

190

Maximizing Employer-Provided Perks: A Guide to Your Benefits

191

Prediction Markets Let You Bet on Just About Anything — But There Are Risks

192

Online Banking vs Neobanks: Understand FDIC Safety and Protect Your Money

193

Preparing for Worst-Case Scenarios: Choosing the Right Insurance Policy to Protect Your Income

194

Navigating Life Insurance Choices: Investing, Variable Policies, and Financial Growth

195

Trump’s Economic Playbook: Get Clarity on Inflation, Taxes, and More

196

Open Enrollment: Choosing a Healthcare Plan (HMO, PPO, FSA, HSA, HDHP and More)

197

Life Insurance as an Investment? We Fact-Check the TikTok Trend

198

Retirement Rollover Ready? Rules, Risks, and Rewards of 401k and IRA Transfers

199

Why Women Outperform When Investing — And How You Can, Too

200

Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers — Are You Spending Like Your Generational Peers?

201

How to Maximize Rewards on Big Credit Card Purchases

202

How the Next President Could Shift Health Care Costs and Student Loans

203

Rolling the Dice: Can Sports Betting Really Pay Off Like the Stock Market?

204

Vest Without the Stress: Mastering Job Transitions and Vesting Schedules

205

Paycheck Politics: What Presidential Tax Plans May Mean for Your Wallet

206

SSN SOS: How to Keep Your Social Security Number Safe from Data Breaches

207

How to Make The Fed’s Interest Rate Cut Work for You

208

How Presidential Policies Affect Prices: Tariffs, Price Control, Immigration and More

209

Understand the Gig Economy: Why Millions are Choosing Freelance and Side Hustles

210

Budget Like a Boss: A Financial Planner’s Tips for Achieving Your Money Goals

211

Election Economics: How Can Presidents Really Impact Your Pocketbook?

212

Hack or Hoax? Spot Social Media Money Tips That Actually Work

213

Let Someone Else Book Your Award Flights for You: Presenting Unpacked by AFAR

214

The Best Ways to Use Credit and Debit Cards When Traveling Abroad

215

Medicare Confusion? Get the Facts Before It Hits You (or Your Parents)

216

Budget Like a Boss: How to Drive Down Debt and Park Money in Savings (Video Episode)

217

Pack Smarter, Save More: Expert Tips for Efficient Travel Packing to Overcome Luggage Hassles

218

Fed Up with High Rates? Here’s How a Cut Impacts Your Loans and Savings

219

Refresh Your Fall Finances: A Money Check-Up and Investment Diversification Deep Dive

220

How to Save Money on Holiday Travel Without Using Any Points

221

Jobs Up, Vibes Down: Why Economic Data Doesn’t Match How We Feel

222

Financial Fitness for Big Moves: Achieving Your Goals Without Sacrificing Security (Video Episode)

223

Book Smarter: Holiday Travel Tips for Stress-Free Trips

224

Realtor Roulette: How to Spin the New Commission Rules in Your Favor

225

Survive and Thrive: Felicia Day’s Gig Economy Playbook for Success

226

Balance Traditions and Wealth-Building with ‘Culturally Competent’ Tips from Jannese Torres

227

Safeguarding Your Identity After the National Public Data Breach

228

Reduce Financial Anxiety Now: Actionable Tips from a Live Planning Session (Video Episode)

229

Prepare for Your Pet’s End-of-Life Care: Balancing Love, Costs and Comfort

230

Why Experts Criticize “No Tax on Tips” and What It Means for Your Wallet

231

How to Weigh Career Moves for Financial and Lifestyle Gains

232

Planning for Pet Emergencies: Vet Budgeting Tips to Avoid Financial Stress

233

Back-to-School Budgeting: Strategies to Save on School Supplies

234

Expert Budgeting and Spending Tips from a Live Financial Planning Session (Video Episode)

235

Budget-Friendly Pet Care: Demystifying Pet Insurance and Hidden Costs

236

Fed Could Finally Cut Rate Soon: What Would That Mean for You?

237

FIRE Up Your Finances with Early Retirement and Credit Card Reward Tips

238

Overcome Rising Veterinary Costs: Affordable Pet Care Tips

239

Financial, Crypto Oversight On the Ropes After Supreme Court Overturns a 40-Year Precedent

240

Unlock Life Insurance Secrets: Investing, Variable Policies, and Financial Growth

241

How to Negotiate Your Salary to Boost Earnings and Benefits

242

When It’s Time to Focus on Investing Instead of Paying Off Debt

243

Boost Your Career and Income Prospects with Expert LinkedIn Tips

244

Navigate Amazon Prime Day Like a Pro: Overcome Hype and Maximize Savings

245

Unlock Financial Opportunities for Women: Jean Chatzky on Investing, Negotiating, and More

246

Increase Your Income with Practical Tips for Salary and Career Growth

247

Mind the “Middle Skills” Gap: Aligning Education with Today’s Job Demands

248

How Much Can You Really Make from a Side Hustle Like DoorDash?

249

How Can You Make Sure You Get Paid On Time? Introducing "Working Overtime" from Slate

250

Home Sweet (Expensive) Home: Navigating a Tough Housing Market

251

Refresh Your Finances with Money Cleansing, Investing, and Family Travel Tips

252

Estate Planning Essentials: What to DIY and When to Lawyer Up

253

Beauty and the Budget: How to Stress Less About the Costs of Looking Good

254

Give Yourself a Mid-Year Money Check-in for a Smarter Summer, with Shannah Game

255

How to Navigate Income Swings in a Creative Career

256

The "New" Meaning of Inflation and How It's Impacting Your Finances

257

Mathew Knowles on Drive, Success, and Destiny's Child: Presenting Earn & Invest

258

Moving Could Benefit You: Budgeting for a Brighter, Safer Future in the LGBTQ+ Community

259

How Consumers Feel About the Economy — and Why It Matters

260

Get Smart on Gambling Money Management, Mortgage Rates and Home Purchases

261

Overcome Impulsive Shopping: Strategies to Resist Social Media Spending

262

Are You Lying on Your Insurance Applications? Here’s What Could Happen

263

Credit Card Secrets Revealed and How to Balance Multiple Loans

264

The Intricacies of Interest: The Backbone of Mastering Your Finances

265

Learn How Random Investments Can Outperform Managed Funds

266

Cash Back vs. Points Deep Dive: Presenting All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

267

Embrace Financial Vulnerability to Get Out of Debt: Social Media’s Impact on Financial Freedom

268

Finance Your Creative Career with Felicia Day’s Gig Economy Survival Guide

269

How the CFPB's Supreme Court Win Helps Consumers

270

Save More with Coupon Tactics for the Digital World

271

Leveraging the Strong US Dollar: Insights for Travelers and Investors

272

Safeguard Your Finances: Tips on Emergency Funds, Insurance, and Index Fund Investments

273

Cash in on Collectibles: How to Monetize Your Passions and Memorabilia

274

The Latest Trends in Housing: Why Renting Is Gaining Momentum

275

What Does the Car Market Really Look Like Right Now?

276

How You Can Maximize Multiple Credit Cards for Cheaper Travel

277

Presenting Everyone's Talkin' Money

278

How to Correct Roth IRA Overcontributions and Maximize Your Savings

279

Overcome AI Fraud: Navigating Voice Cloning and Digital Scams

280

Some Investors Are Using AI to Make Decisions. Should You?

281

Money Management for Couples and the Benefits of Fiduciaries

282

Understand and Avoid Financial Scams: Phishing, Vishing, Smishing and More

283

Save on Home Insurance Amid Rising Costs and Coverage Hurdles

284

How to Overcome Common Psychological Financial Mistakes: Framing, Loss Aversion, and the Gambler’s Fallacy

285

How To Guard Against Cyber Fraud: Essential Steps to Protect Your Identity

286

Summer Travel Insights: Maximize Your Vacation Budget

287

How to Own a Home: Strategies for Buying, Selling, and Improving

288

Things You Can Do Right Now to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

289

Decoding Economic Health: Inflation, Growth, and Employment Trends

290

Diversify Your Portfolio: A Guide to Roth vs. Traditional Retirement Accounts

291

Plan Your Next Cruise: Tips on Booking, Excursions and Entertainment

292

Money in Your Pocket: Biden's Bid to Banish College Junk Fees

293

How Secure and Private Are Your Digital Wallet Transactions? Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo and More

294

Save on Travel Transportation: Your Guide to Rental Cars, RVs and Public Transit

295

A Landmark Legal Settlement Could Make Home Buying and Selling More Complicated

296

Automate Your Way to Building Wealth with Vivian Tu, “Your Rich BFF”

297

Group Vacations: Affordable Accommodations, Cost-Splitting, and Embracing Flexibility

298

Crypto Makes Another Comeback: What's Different This Time?

299

How to Choose Between Paying Debt and Investing After a Windfall

300

Elevate Your Family & Group Getaways: Get Travel Deals with Smart Planning and Points

301

“Dynamic Pricing” Could Save You Money at the Drive-Through

302

Tips to Save on Groceries and Navigate Tax Season

303

Revitalize Your Budget with a 30-Day Money Cleanse

304

Student Loan Debt Relief and the SAVE Plan’s Future with Secretary Miguel Cardona

305

Unlock the Benefits of 529 Plans to Save for College Tuition and Education Expenses

306

Succeed in Self-Employment: How to Choose The Best Business Structure for Liability and Taxes (S Corps, C Corps, LLCs, Sole Proprietorships)

307

Navigating Surging Mortgage and Child Care Costs

308

Wealth Building Strategies: Investing and Tax Tips for Financial Success

309

Saving for Retirement When You’re Self-Employed: SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs and Other Plans

310

Money News: Capitalize on New Car Price Drops and Job Market Resilience

311

How to Have Difficult Money Conversations with Friends and Partners featuring Nicole Lapin

312

Taxes for the Self-Employed: Avoid Common Tax Mistakes and Navigate Freelancer Finances

313

Money News: Navigating News-Based Investing Strategies, Risks, and Alternatives

314

How to Freeze and Monitor Your Credit to Help Prevent Identity Theft

315

Is Self-Employment for You? A Financial Guide for Entrepreneurs

316

Money News: Some States, Cities Crank Up Minimum Wage While Feds Lag

317

What’s an HSA? Growing Wealth with Health Savings Account Investing

318

Saving Money with Credit Card Rewards Points: Travel, Cash Back and More

319

Money News: Strategies for Building a Safety Net and Single-Parent Finances Unpacked

320

Wrinkles and Wealth: Navigate Skincare Costs and Net Worth Goals for Retirement

321

How to Navigate Home Buying and Selling in 2024: Real Estate Prices, Interest Rates and More

322

Money News: Conquer Your Part of $1.2 Trillion in U.S. Credit Card Debt

323

Your Guide to Choosing Banks and Accounts for Building Wealth

324

How to Manage Credit and Debt for Financial Wellness

325

Money News: How to Navigate New FAFSA for Federal Student Loan Aid

326

Romance and Real Estate: Navigating Shared Rent and Housing Expenses

327

Your Money in 2024: Investment Strategies for Financial Success

328

How to Set Goals You Can Actually Achieve

329

Social Media Shopping Tips and Smart Spare Cash Investing

330

Learn From The Nerds: Best Money Moves of 2023

331

Money News: Financial Insights from 2023's Biggest Headlines

332

Year-End Money Tasks to Thrive in 2024 and How to Choose a Budgeting App

333

How Your Feedback Shapes Our Podcast: Listener Messages from 2023

334

Using AI to Budget and Save and Debit vs. Credit Card Pros and Cons

335

Financial Success Stories: Learn from Listener Wins in 2023

336

Money News: Ticketmaster Trouble, Alaska Airlines Merger, GDP Updates and More

337

Avoiding Financial Scams and Changing Your Money Mindset

338

Using Your Financial Anxiety to Make Better Decisions

339

Is Your Personal Finance Indecision Costing You? Plus, How to Shop for a New Bank

340

Money News: Where to Save Money on Falling Prices from Deflation

341

Money and Happiness: What's Happiness Really Worth?

342

Your Guide to Budgeting, Credit and Debt Management Strategies

343

Money News: Latest Stock Market News, New IRS Tax Brackets, Tipping Trends

344

Plan Your Black Friday Shopping Strategy and Should You Wait to Buy a Home?

345

Maximizing Your Benefits: A Guide to Employer-Provided Perks

346

Money News: Lawsuit Could Change How Houses are Sold; Also, a $23.5K Payout … in Coins

347

2 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score, Budgeting Tips, and Investing 403b and 529 Plans

348

Choosing the Right Insurance Policy to Protect Your Income: Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and More

349

Money News: Should You Rent or Buy Amid Rising Interest Rates?

350

Options for Paying Off Credit Card Debt: Hardship Programs, Balance Transfer Cards, Loans and More

351

Choosing a Healthcare Plan via Open Enrollment (HMO, PPO, FSA, HSA, HDHP and More)

352

Money News: Save Money on Commuting Costs in a Changing Economy

353

Money Saving Tips On Car & Home Insurance, plus Budgeting for Conventions and Hobbies @ Comic Con

354

HIV Prevention and Gender-Affirming Care: Costs, Solutions and Legalities of LGBTQ+ Health Care

355

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

356

Retirement Planning Guide: Estate Planning, Social Security, Long-Term Care and Medicare Explained

357

Your Guide to Reproductive Health Care Costs, Options and Economic Implications

358

Money News: CFPB Removes Medical Debt from Credit Reports

359

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

360

Behind the Rising Health Care Costs of Bodily Autonomy

361

Money News: What to Know About Student Loan Repayments, Gas Prices, SkyMiles and Other Financial News Stories

362

Understand Your Options for Buying and Selling Cars

363

Money News: Why The Fed Paused Interest Rates, The CFPB, and “Dumb Money”

364

How to Approach Wedding Costs and Gift-Giving Budgets

365

How Millennial Money Woes Are Reshaping the American Dream

366

Money News: How a Government Shutdown Could Impact Your Finances

367

International Budget Travel, and Firing Financial Advisors

368

Navigating Generational Financial Trauma in a Digital World

369

Money News: How UAW Strike Could Affect Workers — and Car Costs

370

Important Job Interview Questions and Travel Insurance Tips

371

Overcoming Millennial Money Problems for Financial Wellness

372

Are CDs Worth It, and Managing a Life-Changing Windfall

373

Employee Stock Purchase Plans and AI Travel Planning

374

Alternative Investments and Speculation in Your Portfolio

375

Overcoming Financial Fears, and Appliance Repair Tips

376

Options Trading, Short Sales and Derivatives: A Nerdy Guide

377

When and How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Finances

378

Seasonal Housing Market Trends and Travel Credit Card Tips

379

Day Trading Highs and Lows: A Nerdy Guide to Calculating Risk

380

Student Loan Repayments and a Nerdy Midyear Money Review

381

Smart Strategies for Advanced Investing and Active Trading

382

Smart Saving Tips for Disney Trips, and Self-Employed Retirement

383

Smart Credit Building and Saving for a Secure Retirement

384

Outsmart Student Loan Scams, and Child Care Budgeting Tips

385

Smart Ways to Get Out of Debt, and Pet Insurance Planning

386

Social Media Shopping Tips, and Smart Spare Cash Investing

387

Nerdy Guide to Brokerage Fees and Investment Advisors

388

Human Longevity Literacy, and How Debt Impacts Credit Scores

389

Bill Disputes, Managing a Raise, and Smart Saving Early

390

When to Merge Finances — or Not

391

Student Loan Forgiveness Struck Down by Supreme Court. Now What?

392

The Price of Parenthood: In Vitro Fertilization and the Future of Parenthood

393

Nerdy Tips on Tipping, and Managing High Credit Card Annual Fees

394

The Price of Parenthood: How Egg Freezing Works

395

Nerdy Travel Tips, and Budgeting for a Non-Traditional Life

396

The Price of Parenthood: What It Takes to Adopt

397

Money Scams, and Renting Credit Card Tradelines for Cash

398

The Price of Parenthood: What It Costs to Be a Parent

399

Making Hobbies Affordable, and Saving Money Priorities

400

Get Creative About Money With Paco de Leon

401

The Cost of Climate Change: Preparing for the Worst

402

More Money Hot Takes, and When to Leave Your Job

403

The Cost of Climate Change: Investing (and Banking) for a Greener World

404

Top Consumer Complaints, and Car Shopping in 2023

405

Why Moms Face a Pay Penalty — and What to Do About It

406

The Cost of Climate Change: How to Protect Your Home From Disaster

407

How to (Really) Save on Groceries

408

The Future of College Debt, and Rent vs. Buy (With a Dog)

409

The Cost of Climate Change: The Big Picture

410

Your Social Security Benefits, and Tax Efficient Retirement Investing

411

Money and Happiness: Building (and Buying) Your Happiness

412

Money News: What’s the Deal With ‘Junk Fees’?

413

Neurodiverse Money, and Financial Infidelity

414

Money and Happiness: Happiness for a Bargain

415

Making Your Big Money Reset, With Jill Schlesinger

416

Money and Happiness: Uncover Your Money History

417

Recession Anxiety, and Retirement Savings vs. Mortgage Payoff

418

Money and Happiness: What's Happiness Really Worth?

419

Spring-Cleaning, and Paying Off Different Types of Debt

420

‘This or That’: Lightning Round

421

Is Banking Stable, and Traditional vs. Online Banks

422

‘This or That’: Loyalty to One Travel Brand or Diversify?

423

Are CDs Worth It, and Managing a Life-Changing Windfall

424

‘This or That’: Travel Credit Card or Cash-Back Credit Card

425

How COVID Changed Our Finances — and Our Advice

426

‘This or That’: Booking With Points vs. Cash

427

How to Leverage Inflation for Your Benefit

428

Money News: The Supreme Court Debates Student Debt Cancellation

429

‘This or That’: Airbnb vs. Hotel

430

The Tax Episode 2023

431

When Your Family Steals Your Identity

432

Money Hot Takes, and Too Many Credit Cards

433

‘The Color of Wealth’: Investing for Your Family's Future

434

When to Merge Finances — or Not

435

‘The Color of Wealth’: The Emotional Trade-Offs of Wealth Building

436

Money News: Student Debt Cancellation at the Supreme Court

437

ChatGPT vs. the Nerds, and Rental Properties

438

‘The Color of Wealth’: Overcoming Structural Challenges

439

No-Spend Month 2.0, and Recovering From Credit Damage

440

Your Money in 2023: Managing Uncertainty

441

Data Breaches, and Catching Up on Retirement Savings

442

Your Money in 2023: Homebuying and Selling

443

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

444

Your Money in 2023: Investing in the Stock Market

445

Retirement Changes You May Have Missed

446

January Money Moves, and Paying Off Your Mortgage Early

447

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

448

Student Loans and the Cancellation Debate, Part 1

449

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

450

What We Learned About Our Money in 2022

451

Rising Interest Rates, and Budgeting With Apps

452

How to Find the Humor in Money Management With Joe Saul-Sehy

453

Money News: What the Jobs Report and Recent Layoffs Mean for You

454

The End of Credit Card Rewards, and When to Cancel Luxury Credit Cards

455

Questioning the 50/30/20 Budget and Company Stock

456

Crypto Crash, and Growing Money Fast

457

Outsmart Scammers, and Waiting to Save for Retirement

458

When Your Bank Stiffs You, and Co-Signing Risks

459

Financial Fears, and Do You Need Life Insurance?

460

How the Nerds Do It: How a Student Loans Nerd Paid Off Her Debt

461

Black Friday Is Canceled, and How to Get Holiday Travel Deals

462

How the Nerds Do It: How a Mortgage Nerd Bought a House

463

Money News: How to Cancel Your Student Debt

464

Zelle Scams, and When to Sell Investments

465

How the Nerds Do It: How a Travel Nerd Books a Trip

466

Money Hot Takes, and Too Many Credit Cards

467

How the Nerds Do It: How an Investing Nerd Maxed Out Her Roth IRA

468

What the Fed News Means for You, and Choosing a New Bank

469

Beating Money Procrastination, and When to Unfreeze Credit

470

Fall Money Tasks, and Saving Enough to Retire

471

Live From Las Vegas!

472

Student Debt Cancellation News, and Money 101

473

Protecting Your Privacy, and Front-Loading a 401(k)

474

How to Manage Medical Debt with Emily Maloney

475

Booking a Dream Disney Vacation for Cheap

476

Investing for Your Dream Life

477

What the Heck Is Crypto, Anyway?

478

Answering Kids’ Money Questions: Where Does Money Come From?

479

Nerdy Business: Building a Brick-and-Mortar Business

480

Questioning the 50/30/20 Budget and Company Stock

481

Nerdy Business: Building the Right Team

482

Summer Travel Tips and Conflicting Financial Priorities

483

Nerdy Business: Setting Your Business Up for Success

484

Why Are Homes Pricey in the U.S. and Abroad?

485

Nerdy Deep Dive: Investing 101, Part 1

486

Queer Money Talk

487

Small Business Inflation, and Sign-Up Bonuses

488

Taking On the Racial Wealth Gap

489

What's Up With Eggs, and Home Improvement Projects

490

Nerdy Deep Dive: How to Reduce Child Care Costs

491

Recession Prep, and Lightning Round Money Questions

492

Nerdy Deep Dive: Why is Child Care So Expensive?

493

Giving Family Money, and What's Happening with Inflation

494

Get Creative About Money With Paco de Leon

495

Nerdy Travel Diaries: Use Points to Fly in Luxury

496

Fruitful Yard Sale, and When Not to Refinance

497

Nerdy Travel Diaries: Getaway to Costa Rica

498

New Student Debt, and a Couple's Money Baggage

499

Nerdy Travel Diaries: Scrimping and Splurging in Japan

500

Bitcoin 401(k)s and Choosing the Best Crypto

501

Nerdy Travel Diaries: Weightlifting in New Mexico

502

Small Business Benefits, and Buying a Hybrid

503

Protecting Your Privacy, and Front-Loading a 401(k)

504

Student Debt Cancellation Debate, Part 2

505

Save Money at Weddings, and Vetting Mortgage Lenders

506

Student Loans and the Cancellation Debate, Part 1

507

3 Money Tasks for Spring, and Alternative Debt Payoff Options

508

Using Your Tax Refund, and Is Pet Insurance Worth the Cost?

509

The Fed Interest Rate Hike, and What’s a Credit Card Authorized User?

510

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

511

How I Got Here: Tori Dunlap of Her First $100K

512

Combating Inflation, and Saving for Retirement Amid Climate Change

513

Why to Sell Your House, and Managing Investment Fees

514

The Tax Episode

515

Lifestyle Creep, and Booking Cheap Travel

516

Nerdy Book Club: Building Your Financial Smarts With Bola Sokunbi

517

Credit Union Perks, and Getting Into the Housing Market

518

Stock Market Shakiness, and Car Buying in 2022

519

No-Spend Month, and Making Money While Raising Kids

520

Make a Plan to Achieve Your Dreams

521

COVID Tests, and Reversing a Credit Score Drop

522

Making Your Dream Life

523

How Nerds Choose the Best, and Paying for College

524

Saving for Your Dream Retirement

525

New Money Resolutions, and Strategizing Debt Payoff

526

Buying Your Dream House

527

Saving at the Pump, and 401(k) Limits

528

What Our Listeners Accomplished This Year, Part 2

529

What Our Listeners Accomplished This Year, Part 1

530

Countering Uncertainty, and Building Wealth Early

531

Why to Question Your Bills, and Making the Most of a Raise

532

Travel Tips, and Finding the Right Financial Advisors

533

Big Purchases, and Overcoming Money Guilt

534

Holiday Shopping Trends, and Self-Employed Retirement Options

535

The Benefits of Being Boring with Your Money, and Why to Make a Will ASAP

536

3 Crypto Questions, and Improving Credit to Buy a House

537

Holiday Shopping Scams, and Paying Off Law School Debt

538

What People Get Wrong About Credit, and Self-Employed Budgeting

539

School Supply Shopping Tips, and Breaking Bad Money Habits

540

Home Affordability, and Unmarried Partners Buying a House

541

Job Scams, and Maxing Out Roth IRAs

542

Getting Ahead of Your Next Money Crisis with Michelle Singletary

543

Health Insurance Deadline, and Getting the Best Car Insurance Rates

544

Rethinking Credit Reporting, and Lightning Round Money Questions

545

Combating Inflation, and Risks of Small Mortgage Lenders

546

Saving at the Pump, and 401(k) Limits

547

Midyear Money Check-In, and Managing Finances Abroad

548

Savings Tips, and Updates to the Child Tax Credit

549

When Travel Insurance Is Worth It, and Buying an Electric Car

550

Crypto-Earning Credit Cards, and Short-Term Investing

551

The Psychology of Debt, and When to Refinance

552

Buy Now, Pay Later Loans, and Getting Started Building Wealth

553

Big Purchases, and Overcoming Money Guilt

554

Free Health Insurance, and Finding Scholarships

555

Pet Scams, and Buying Different Home Types

556

Air Travel, and Collections Accounts on Credit Reports

557

Cannabis Investing, and Too Much Cash

558

Retiring Early, and Finding Lost Money

559

Pandemic Savings Goals, and Taxes on Inheritance

560

Spring Cleaning, and COVID Taxes

561

Redlining, and the Credit Impact of Paying Off a Car Loan

562

Procrastination, and Paying Student Loans vs. Investing

563

Pandemic Debt, and Moving Costs

564

Saving at the Pump, and 401(k) Limits

565

Why to File Your Taxes Early, and Tapping Your Home's Equity

566

Money News You Missed, and the 50/30/20 Budget

567

Stock Market Shenanigans, and Talking About Money with Your Partner

568

Jackpot Windfall, and Extra COVID Cash

569

How to Buy a House in 2021

570

Buying Crypto, and Dealing with Debt

571

New COVID Scams, and Easy Money Moves

572

How You Can Achieve Money Goals in 2021

573

Spot fake reviews, and see if you're saving too much

574

What our listeners learned from the pandemic

575

Charitable giving, and using savings to pay student loans

576

Pandemic money lessons, and balancing saving for a down payment vs retirement

577

What Biden may do for your finances and how to make money

578

The holiday shopping episode

579

Holiday travel and giving money advice to family

580

Open Enrollment and HSA vs. FSA

581

Finding financial stability and protecting yourself from ID theft

582

Beating burnout and the best college savings plans

583

Retiring early and finding lost money

584

Cut your tax bill, and how to choose the best investment platform

585

Unequal unemployment recovery, and whether to buy a new or a used car

586

The psychology of debt and when to refinance

587

Used cars in short supply, and Shea Couleé talks money

588

Fake reviews and saving too much

589

Investing while paying off student loans

590

Renters are struggling, and what to do with an old 401(k)

591

Buying local and emergency loans

592

Pet costs and extreme couponing

593

How to take advantage of lower rent and mortgage rates — and move safely

594

Is it safe to travel right now, and how to handle a collections to improve credit

595

Losing your health insurance, and setting financial goals

596

COVID impulse spending, and building credit while paying debt

597

Tax returns are due, and how to get started creating wealth

598

The wealth gap, and how to cope with variable rate student loans

599

Setting money goals at milestone birthdays, and scoring big bucks with bank bonuses

600

What a recession economy means for you, and how to handle an inheritance

601

The pandemic is changing our financial lives, and what to know about refinancing now

602

Make your donations go further; Plan for new baby expenses

603

Is identity theft protection worth the cost?

604

Is Bitcoin a safe investment?

605

I Got Laid Off! What Should I Do with My Retirement Fund?

606

Where have all the 0% offers gone?

607

How can I buy my first home in an expensive city?

608

Where's my coronavirus relief check — and how should I use it?

609

How should I spring-clean my finances?

610

Help! I owe the IRS!

611

Coronavirus Special Edition, Part IV: The CARES Act and Your Student Loans

612

Coronavirus Special Edition, Part III: Coronavirus and Your Portfolio

613

Coronavirus Special Edition, Part II: Saving, Budgeting and Travel

614

Coronavirus Special Edition, Part I: Mortgages and the Market

615

How can I brace financially for coronavirus?

616

My credit score randomly dropped — a lot. What happened?

617

What's the best way to save for a down payment on a house?

618

How can I get into the travel credit card points game?

619

Are Roth conversions a good idea?

620

What's the best way to do a spending fast?

621

Should I invest or pay off my student loans?

622

How do we manage money as a couple?

623

From the archive: "What's the best way to rack up travel rewards quickly?"

624

From the archive: "How can I pay off my debt faster?"

625

Happy New Year from the SmartMoney team!

626

How can I (actually) keep my new year’s money resolution?

627

What are your best tips to save on family holiday travel?

628

Does Black Friday live up to the hype?

629

Which accounts can make me the most money?

630

How much house can I afford?

631

How can I pay off my debt faster?

632

How do I buy a used car?

633

How can my credit score save me money?

634

Should I refinance my student loans?

635

My prescription drug costs are wrecking my budget. What can I do?

636

What's the best way to rack up travel rewards quickly?

637

Am I saving enough for retirement?

638

Travel-Hack the Holidays

639

Inside student loan scams

640

What's a side hustle and should I start one?

641

I want to invest. How should I start?

642

How to get out of debt: Interview with The Debt Free Guys

643

Is a travel credit card right for me?

644

How do I prioritize my budget?