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NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast — 652 episodes
IUL Insurance: Recession-Proof or a Risky Bet for Your Retirement?
Budget Rehab: A Debt-Free Couple Plans for a Wedding, House and Baby (Plus: Inside Disaster Betting Markets)
Seven Steps for Prioritizing Money as a High Earner (from Your Next Dollar)
How Get Rich Slowly's Founder Retired at 40. Plus, What Higher Bond Yields Mean for Savers
Does a Pension Mean You're Set for Retirement? How to Know If You're Really on Track
Putting the "7% Rule" to the Test on a Real Mortgage. Plus, an Economist on Stubborn Food Prices
How Homebuying Differs for LGBTQ+ People — and Tips for Any Buyer in a Tough Market
CFP vs. CPA vs. CFA: The Only One Most People Need
How to Balance Competing Financial Priorities When Everything Feels Urgent
Going Back to Work Later in Life and Why the Housing Market Feels So Stuck
Where Are They Now? Five Smart Money Listeners on Job Loss, Debt, FIRE, and Life Moves
What You Need to Know About Starting a Business Before You Quit Your Job
When Marriage Ends: How to Protect Your Assets, Update Your Estate Plan, and Survive the Costs
Sinking Fund Methods That Actually Work, Plus The Hidden Cost of AI Data Centers
Is an Annual Fee Travel Card Worth It? A Guide for Occasional Flyers
What Couples Miss When Going Down to One Income
Don't Let Inconsistent Income Derail Your Finances — or Your Relationship
It's Not Too Late: How to Reset Your Money Habits at 50
Stop Guessing and Start Comparing: Is One Bank Enough for Everything?
Stop Assuming Payment Plans Are a Debt Trap and Start Doing the Math
Building Wealth Without Betraying Your Values: Tips for Mission-Driven Careers
Free Tools to Earn More Rewards Points on Online Shopping, Dining, and Rideshares
Beyond Willpower: Building Financial Systems That Work for Your Brain
Stop Worrying About Your Financial Advisor and Start Finding the Right One
$10,000 Lands in a Teen's Account — Here's What to Do First
Prime Day Tips and Reddit's Brutally Honest Money Confessions
Umbrella Insurance, Coverage Gaps, and What a $483 Bar Tab Taught Us About Money
SpaceX’s Biggest IPO in History and Funding a $117K Life Change
Feel Organized and Less Anxious About Money: The Sinking Fund System Explained
The Affordable Home You Overlooked and the Investment Tax Trap You Need to Prepare For
Robinhood Gold Card: Is 3% Cash Back Worth the Waitlist and Membership Fee?
How to Put $200K to Work and The Truth About Generational Spending
Renting vs Buying A Home (When You're A High Earner)
Financial Resilience in a Shaky Economy and What a Perfect Credit Score Gets You
Introducing Your Next Dollar: Money Management for High Earners
Budget Rehab: How to Stop Paying Only Interest and Make Real Progress on Credit Card Debt
Why Middle Class Budgets Are Cracking and How to Use Travel Points Before They Devalue
Money Lessons From Our Moms and How to Budget With an HSA on a High-Deductible Plan
Is College Worth It in 2026? Plus, How to Split Solo 401(k) Contributions to Save More
Mrs. Dow Jones's New Rules for Getting Rich, Plus How to Combine Finances After Marriage
Spring Homebuying in 2026 and the Case for Never Paying Off Your Mortgage
Pet Insurance vs Savings Account and the APR vs APY Rules That Could Save You Cash
USPS’ Cash Crisis Hits More Than Your Mailbox, Plus The Debt Settlement Trap to Avoid
AI in the Home Buying Process: What Works, What Doesn't, and When to Call an Expert
Is Your Portfolio Ready for Energy Price Swings? Plus, Tackling Debt on a High Income
What Does "Rich" Really Mean? Reddit's Personal Finance Questions, Answered by the Nerds
What Warflation Costs You and Whether a Short-Term Rental Beats Investing Your Home Sale Proceeds
Budget Rehab: How to Optimize Your Savings Goals When You've Already Paid Off All Your Debt
What AI Gets Wrong About Your Money and What a New Study Reveals About Credit Card Debt
Car Leasing vs. Buying: Hidden Fees, Dealer Agendas, and When to Buy Your Leased Car
Are Corporate Investors Wrecking Housing? Plus How to Date Without Wrecking Your Budget
Talking Taxes With a Tax Professional: What's New in 2026 and How to Navigate Filing Season
Why Credit Report Errors Are Harder to Fix and How to Prepare for Involuntary Early Retirement
Points and Miles vs Cash Back: Pick a Credit Card That Matches Your Spending
Does Your Retirement Portfolio Match Your Values? Plus: Apple’s New MacBook Neo
Frugal Fatigue Is Real: How to Stop Saving Burnout and Start Spending on Purpose
Will Your Streaming Bill Jump? Plus, How to Pick a Budgeting App You’ll Actually Use
The “Commingled Purchase” Problem That Budget Apps Don’t Warn You About
Tariff Uncertainty After Supreme Court Decision and Budgeting With Sinking Funds
Home Insurance Rate Increases and Psychological Traps That Are Costing You
Are Index Funds Still Diversified? Concentration Risk and a Top-Heavy Market
Bilt Card 2.0 and the Points Math: What’s a “Good” Return in 2026?
Split-Expense Planning for Couples and the Winter Homebuying Advantage
Long-Term Care Costs: Medicaid vs Private Pay, Plus Talking Money While Dating
Prediction Market Betting Hype and Self-Employment Taxes You Don’t Want to Miss
Impulse Spending Fixes and PSLF Choices When You’re in Grad School
Are You Too Late for the Gold Rush? Plus: A Retirement Rule That Might Be Broken
Tax Season Scams and Identity Theft Red Flags, Plus a 401(k) and IRA Rollover Lightning Round
How to Balance Career Opportunity and Cost of Living (Plus: ChatGPT Ads Could Change How You Spend)
Banking in 2026: Best Banks to Consider and How to Avoid the Worst Fees
Insurance in 2026: Best Auto, Home, Life, and Pet Insurance Picks—Plus a Wake-Up Call on Credit Card Debt
Credit Cards in 2026: Big Card Changes Are Rolling Out — Here’s What to Re-evaluate Now
Housing in 2026: Home Prices and Rates Are in Flux. Time to Make Your Move?
Investing in 2026: Fix Your Allocation Before the Next Market Swing
How to Build Better Money Habits in 2026
Ditch Your Money Trauma So You Can Live an Abundant Life (with Shannah Game)
Managing Money in Your Marriage and How to Build Wealth Without a Side Hustle
Untangle Your Relationship with Money for Better Mental, Emotional, and Financial Well-Being
How the 2008 Financial Crisis Changed Wall Street (The Big Short Companion Podcast from Against the Rules)
2025’s Money Year in Review and Travel Card Moves To Make Now
Strengthen Your 2026 Financial Plan and Optimize TSP and 403(b) Accounts for Heirs
Life’s Big Buys: Travel Splurges and When to Cut Retirement Savings for a Home Down Payment
Understanding 2026 Housing Pressure Points and Finding Your “Enough” Number for Retirement
Master Multiple Credit Cards Without Tanking Your Credit Score (Plus: Giving Tuesday Tips)
Fix Emotional Spending Habits with Feel-Good Finance and Learn How to Manage Finances Post-Job Loss
Outsmart Black Friday Hype and Tackle Credit Card Debt with a Budget Reset
Thanksgiving Savings You’ll Actually Notice and Tax Filing Tips for Common Law Couples
Generational Wealth Built from Scratch and an Emergency Fund on a Deadline
IRA Conversion Strategies and Reading Economic Signals During a Shutdown
First-Generation Wealth Building and the Truth About Stablecoin Yields
Open Enrollment 2026: How to Choose Dental, Vision, Life and Disability (Plus: When to Refinance a Home)
Healthcare Open Enrollment Tips for 2026 and a Catch-Up Plan for Retirement
How to Budget Better With Your Partner and Why Scam Calls Are Surging
Big Event Budgeting and Credit Monitoring: What to Know Before You Swipe
Invest or Pay Down Debt? Plus How to Save Big This Holiday Season
Are You Covered? Hidden Gaps in Life Insurance That Could Cost Your Family
What Home Sellers Can Legally Hide and How to Master Irregular Bills
Feeling Burned Out? How to Know When to Quit Your Job — and What to Do First
What Fewer Earnings Reports Could Mean for Investors and How to Teach Kids About Money (Video Episode)
Watch the Nerds Sweat It Out: Hot Wings Meet Hot Money Takes (Video Episode)
Budget Rehab: What Our Hosts’ Spending Reveals About Smarter Money Moves (Video Episode)
Stop Overpaying With Miles: The Redemption Rules Smart Travelers Use in 2025
Stay Ahead of a Government Shutdown and Learn How to Invest Extra Money Wisely
Preparing Finances for Fall and How to Help Parents Who Haven’t Saved Enough
The Fed Just Cut Rates — Here’s How to Make the Most of It (Plus: How to Freeze Your Credit)
Tap to Pay, Tap to Overspend? Mobile Wallet Traps and Money Conversations That Pay Off
AI Stocks May Be in a Bubble, and Car Prices Could Rise Soon — Here’s What to Know
Estate Planning Made Simple and How to Handle Family Loans
Why Refis Are Spiking and How to Optimize Your 401k Target-Date Fund for Long-Term Growth
Smart Buying Tips from Your Mama’s Kitchen and How to Change Banks Wisely
How to Talk Finances Before Cohabitating, and Why Coffee and Tea Prices Are Surging
Bank Account Denied? Overcome Verification Hurdles and Maximize Sign-Up Bonuses
Budget Rehab: Can a Family Rebuild Their Emergency Fund and Still Afford the Life They Want?
How to Pay Less for Your Prescriptions and Brace for a Health Insurance Shake-Up
What Happens When You Trade Your Home for a Debt-Free Start?
Stop Living by One-Size-Fits-All Budgets — and Paying for One-Size-Fits-All Financial Advice
Here’s What Tariffs Could Cost You (Plus: Downgrade or Ditch Your Premium Card?)
More Money, More Priorities: Don’t Let a Bigger Paycheck Go to Waste
Does Medical Debt Impact Your Credit Score? And How Much Do You Really Need To Save for a Home
The Right Way to Dodge Scams, Plus Learn How Robo-Investing Works
Housing Market in Flux: Should You Buy Now Before Prices Shift? (Plus: How Teens Can Build Credit)
Savings Bonds Explained: When to Buy, When to Cash In, and If They’re Still Worth It
SALT Cap Raised, Clean Energy Credits Ending: Adapt Your Finances to the “Big, Beautiful Bill”
Smart Planning Sessions: Go “Work Optional” and Move Retirement Funds Penalty-Free (Plus: Your Midyear Money Check-In)
Buy Now, Pay Later Comes at a Price: Credit Score Risks You Need to Know (Plus: $124k Windfall Tips)
Amazon Prime Day Hacks and Budgeting Tips for Emotional Shoppers
How to Retire Early and Live Abroad: Your Guide to Making FIRE Last (Plus: 2025 Gas Prices Explained)
Overcome Emotional Spending and Spot Job Scams That Could Cost You Thousands
Escape the Infinite Workday Trap (Plus: How to Grow $200/Month Into $300K)
Your Housing Questions Answered: Down Payments, Mortgage Recasting, and Buying in Tough Markets
Are You Saving Enough in 2025? What the Data Says About Falling Short (Plus: Where to Keep Conservatorship Funds)
Smart Planning Sessions: Digging Out of $36K in Debt — Without Derailing Retirement
Will AI Take Your Job — or Just Your Time? Plus, Rebuilding Credit After Debt Consolidation
How to Negotiate a Raise in a Tough Economy (w/ Brown Ambition’s Mandi Money)
Economic Chaos and Car Costs: How to Weigh Risks in Uncertain Times
Recover from Vacation Overspending and Avoid Costly Rental Property Management Mistakes
What to Do When the U.S. Gets Downgraded and Your Travel Credit Card Stops Paying Off
Should You Keep Your Old Home? The Financial Case for Selling vs. Renting
How to Prepare for Stagflation and Make Your Insurance Work Harder
Smart Planning Sessions: Investing Through Uncertainty and Planning for Early Retirement Abroad
Is 'Made in the USA' Still Worth It with Tariffs? Plus: Best Accounts for Your Home Repair Savings
Start Feeling Better About Money Today and Learn How to Manage Finances After a Layoff
Are We in a Recession? What the Data Says—and How to Protect Your Finances
Spend Smarter This Wedding Season: Travel, Tipping, and More, (featuring The Knot)
How to Keep Your Credit Strong During Economic Shifts and Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home
Smart Planning Sessions: When is it OK to Stop Saving? (Plus: Spring Cleaning Your Finances)
Less Spending Power, More Debt? Navigate a Declining Dollar and Make Progress on Credit Card Bills
Michele Norris Shares Kitchen Must-Haves and the Nerds Break Down Switching Banks for Better Rates
Strategies for Navigating Market Swings and Leveraging Home Equity Wisely
How To Have a Better Relationship With Money and Maximize Every Dollar
Car Prices, Tariffs, and Trade-Offs: What to Know Before You Buy or Move Out
Last-Minute Tax Questions Answered and Tips for Keeping Your Financial Documents Safe
401(k) vs. Brokerage Account: Which Is Better for Retirement Savings? Plus, the National Debt Explained
How to Build Wealth Right Now and How Couples Can Align on Financial Goals
How to Get Ready for a Recession and Choose Enough Car Insurance
From Broker to Budget: How to Buy or Sell a Home in 2025
Managing the Job Market and Your Parents’ Finances: Tips for the Sandwich Generation
How to Budget for Trips: When to Book and How to Avoid Hidden Fees
What to do When Groceries Cost More and Retirement Feels Out of Reach
Can AI Really Manage Your Money? Plus: The Truth About Roth Conversions
How Tariffs Could Impact Your Retirement and What to Know for 2025 Taxes
How to Get Your Finances Ready for a Crisis and Tackle Debt Smarter
Egg Prices, Greenwashing, and Smarter Ways to Invest
Behavioral Finance Mistakes That Hurt Your Portfolio and What “Good” Returns Look Like
Welcome to NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
Marriage and Money Myths — and Why the Economy Feels 'Off'
Why Traditional Budgeting Fails and What’s Missing from Your Money Plan
Cross-Country Moving Tips and What a CFPB Shutdown Could Mean for You
Debt in the Dating World and Retirement Planning for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Will New Tariffs and Tax Rules Cost You? (Plus: Travel Rewards & Roth IRA Tips)
Introducing Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways, a NerdWallet Podcast
The Price Isn’t Right: How to Stop Overspending and Stay Debt-Free
Is It Time to Leave Your Job? Tips for Smart Moves and Strategic Growth
Rising Insurance Costs and Choosing the Best Savings Account for Your Money
2025 Real Estate Trends: What Homebuyers and Sellers Need to Know
The Best Financial Products of 2025 and Investing in Collectibles
Simple Steps to Budget Better and Manage Credit With Confidence
Disaster-Resistant Finances: What to Do Before and After Catastrophes
What to Know About Managing Money Before Traveling or Living Abroad
From Meme Stocks to Index Funds: A 2025 Investing Guide
Stop Scrolling, Start Saving: Better Habits and Budgets for 2025
Regret Less, Save More: How to Make Smarter Money Moves in 2025
Live Financial Planning Session: Expert Budgeting and Spending Tips
Net Worth and Chill: How Your Wealth Measures Up and Vivian Tu’s Tips for Financial Success
Deck the Bills: Smart Spending and Credit Tips for the Holidays
Crush Debt or Grow Investments? How to Make the Best Choice for You
Swindled or Safe? Improve Your Scam Awareness and Protect Your Finances
End-of-Year IRA Fixes Before Tax Time: Roth Contribution and Correction Strategies
Cash or Mortgage? Navigating Home Equity and Title Agency Shopping
Buy Now, Regret Later? Decoding BNPL and Layaway Payment Plans
Smart Mortgage Strategies: From Refinancing to HELOC
How You Could Grow $26K to $44K in 7 Years: Smart Strategies to Try
Tariff Talk: What Trade Policies Could Mean for Your Budget
Travel Smart, Give Smart: Southwest Companion Pass and Charitable Giving Strategies
From Eggflation to Ghost Jobs: Roasting 2024’s Biggest Financial Turkeys
Santa’s New Helper: How AI Can Help You Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping
Boost Your Income and Career: Negotiating Salary, Navigating Promotions and More
Maximizing Employer-Provided Perks: A Guide to Your Benefits
Prediction Markets Let You Bet on Just About Anything — But There Are Risks
Online Banking vs Neobanks: Understand FDIC Safety and Protect Your Money
Preparing for Worst-Case Scenarios: Choosing the Right Insurance Policy to Protect Your Income
Navigating Life Insurance Choices: Investing, Variable Policies, and Financial Growth
Trump’s Economic Playbook: Get Clarity on Inflation, Taxes, and More
Open Enrollment: Choosing a Healthcare Plan (HMO, PPO, FSA, HSA, HDHP and More)
Life Insurance as an Investment? We Fact-Check the TikTok Trend
Retirement Rollover Ready? Rules, Risks, and Rewards of 401k and IRA Transfers
Why Women Outperform When Investing — And How You Can, Too
Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers — Are You Spending Like Your Generational Peers?
How to Maximize Rewards on Big Credit Card Purchases
How the Next President Could Shift Health Care Costs and Student Loans
Rolling the Dice: Can Sports Betting Really Pay Off Like the Stock Market?
Vest Without the Stress: Mastering Job Transitions and Vesting Schedules
Paycheck Politics: What Presidential Tax Plans May Mean for Your Wallet
SSN SOS: How to Keep Your Social Security Number Safe from Data Breaches
How to Make The Fed’s Interest Rate Cut Work for You
How Presidential Policies Affect Prices: Tariffs, Price Control, Immigration and More
Understand the Gig Economy: Why Millions are Choosing Freelance and Side Hustles
Budget Like a Boss: A Financial Planner’s Tips for Achieving Your Money Goals
Election Economics: How Can Presidents Really Impact Your Pocketbook?
Hack or Hoax? Spot Social Media Money Tips That Actually Work
Let Someone Else Book Your Award Flights for You: Presenting Unpacked by AFAR
The Best Ways to Use Credit and Debit Cards When Traveling Abroad
Medicare Confusion? Get the Facts Before It Hits You (or Your Parents)
Budget Like a Boss: How to Drive Down Debt and Park Money in Savings (Video Episode)
Pack Smarter, Save More: Expert Tips for Efficient Travel Packing to Overcome Luggage Hassles
Fed Up with High Rates? Here’s How a Cut Impacts Your Loans and Savings
Refresh Your Fall Finances: A Money Check-Up and Investment Diversification Deep Dive
How to Save Money on Holiday Travel Without Using Any Points
Jobs Up, Vibes Down: Why Economic Data Doesn’t Match How We Feel
Financial Fitness for Big Moves: Achieving Your Goals Without Sacrificing Security (Video Episode)
Book Smarter: Holiday Travel Tips for Stress-Free Trips
Realtor Roulette: How to Spin the New Commission Rules in Your Favor
Survive and Thrive: Felicia Day’s Gig Economy Playbook for Success
Balance Traditions and Wealth-Building with ‘Culturally Competent’ Tips from Jannese Torres
Safeguarding Your Identity After the National Public Data Breach
Reduce Financial Anxiety Now: Actionable Tips from a Live Planning Session (Video Episode)
Prepare for Your Pet’s End-of-Life Care: Balancing Love, Costs and Comfort
Why Experts Criticize “No Tax on Tips” and What It Means for Your Wallet
How to Weigh Career Moves for Financial and Lifestyle Gains
Planning for Pet Emergencies: Vet Budgeting Tips to Avoid Financial Stress
Back-to-School Budgeting: Strategies to Save on School Supplies
Expert Budgeting and Spending Tips from a Live Financial Planning Session (Video Episode)
Budget-Friendly Pet Care: Demystifying Pet Insurance and Hidden Costs
Fed Could Finally Cut Rate Soon: What Would That Mean for You?
FIRE Up Your Finances with Early Retirement and Credit Card Reward Tips
Overcome Rising Veterinary Costs: Affordable Pet Care Tips
Financial, Crypto Oversight On the Ropes After Supreme Court Overturns a 40-Year Precedent
Unlock Life Insurance Secrets: Investing, Variable Policies, and Financial Growth
How to Negotiate Your Salary to Boost Earnings and Benefits
When It’s Time to Focus on Investing Instead of Paying Off Debt
Boost Your Career and Income Prospects with Expert LinkedIn Tips
Navigate Amazon Prime Day Like a Pro: Overcome Hype and Maximize Savings
Unlock Financial Opportunities for Women: Jean Chatzky on Investing, Negotiating, and More
Increase Your Income with Practical Tips for Salary and Career Growth
Mind the “Middle Skills” Gap: Aligning Education with Today’s Job Demands
How Much Can You Really Make from a Side Hustle Like DoorDash?
How Can You Make Sure You Get Paid On Time? Introducing "Working Overtime" from Slate
Home Sweet (Expensive) Home: Navigating a Tough Housing Market
Refresh Your Finances with Money Cleansing, Investing, and Family Travel Tips
Estate Planning Essentials: What to DIY and When to Lawyer Up
Beauty and the Budget: How to Stress Less About the Costs of Looking Good
Give Yourself a Mid-Year Money Check-in for a Smarter Summer, with Shannah Game
How to Navigate Income Swings in a Creative Career
The "New" Meaning of Inflation and How It's Impacting Your Finances
Mathew Knowles on Drive, Success, and Destiny's Child: Presenting Earn & Invest
Moving Could Benefit You: Budgeting for a Brighter, Safer Future in the LGBTQ+ Community
How Consumers Feel About the Economy — and Why It Matters
Get Smart on Gambling Money Management, Mortgage Rates and Home Purchases
Overcome Impulsive Shopping: Strategies to Resist Social Media Spending
Are You Lying on Your Insurance Applications? Here’s What Could Happen
Credit Card Secrets Revealed and How to Balance Multiple Loans
The Intricacies of Interest: The Backbone of Mastering Your Finances
Learn How Random Investments Can Outperform Managed Funds
Cash Back vs. Points Deep Dive: Presenting All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins
Embrace Financial Vulnerability to Get Out of Debt: Social Media’s Impact on Financial Freedom
Finance Your Creative Career with Felicia Day’s Gig Economy Survival Guide
How the CFPB's Supreme Court Win Helps Consumers
Save More with Coupon Tactics for the Digital World
Leveraging the Strong US Dollar: Insights for Travelers and Investors
Safeguard Your Finances: Tips on Emergency Funds, Insurance, and Index Fund Investments
Cash in on Collectibles: How to Monetize Your Passions and Memorabilia
The Latest Trends in Housing: Why Renting Is Gaining Momentum
What Does the Car Market Really Look Like Right Now?
How You Can Maximize Multiple Credit Cards for Cheaper Travel
Presenting Everyone's Talkin' Money
How to Correct Roth IRA Overcontributions and Maximize Your Savings
Overcome AI Fraud: Navigating Voice Cloning and Digital Scams
Some Investors Are Using AI to Make Decisions. Should You?
Money Management for Couples and the Benefits of Fiduciaries
Understand and Avoid Financial Scams: Phishing, Vishing, Smishing and More
Save on Home Insurance Amid Rising Costs and Coverage Hurdles
How to Overcome Common Psychological Financial Mistakes: Framing, Loss Aversion, and the Gambler’s Fallacy
How To Guard Against Cyber Fraud: Essential Steps to Protect Your Identity
Summer Travel Insights: Maximize Your Vacation Budget
How to Own a Home: Strategies for Buying, Selling, and Improving
Things You Can Do Right Now to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Decoding Economic Health: Inflation, Growth, and Employment Trends
Diversify Your Portfolio: A Guide to Roth vs. Traditional Retirement Accounts
Plan Your Next Cruise: Tips on Booking, Excursions and Entertainment
Money in Your Pocket: Biden's Bid to Banish College Junk Fees
How Secure and Private Are Your Digital Wallet Transactions? Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo and More
Save on Travel Transportation: Your Guide to Rental Cars, RVs and Public Transit
A Landmark Legal Settlement Could Make Home Buying and Selling More Complicated
Automate Your Way to Building Wealth with Vivian Tu, “Your Rich BFF”
Group Vacations: Affordable Accommodations, Cost-Splitting, and Embracing Flexibility
Crypto Makes Another Comeback: What's Different This Time?
How to Choose Between Paying Debt and Investing After a Windfall
Elevate Your Family & Group Getaways: Get Travel Deals with Smart Planning and Points
“Dynamic Pricing” Could Save You Money at the Drive-Through
Tips to Save on Groceries and Navigate Tax Season
Revitalize Your Budget with a 30-Day Money Cleanse
Student Loan Debt Relief and the SAVE Plan’s Future with Secretary Miguel Cardona
Unlock the Benefits of 529 Plans to Save for College Tuition and Education Expenses
Succeed in Self-Employment: How to Choose The Best Business Structure for Liability and Taxes (S Corps, C Corps, LLCs, Sole Proprietorships)
Navigating Surging Mortgage and Child Care Costs
Wealth Building Strategies: Investing and Tax Tips for Financial Success
Saving for Retirement When You’re Self-Employed: SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs and Other Plans
Money News: Capitalize on New Car Price Drops and Job Market Resilience
How to Have Difficult Money Conversations with Friends and Partners featuring Nicole Lapin
Taxes for the Self-Employed: Avoid Common Tax Mistakes and Navigate Freelancer Finances
Money News: Navigating News-Based Investing Strategies, Risks, and Alternatives
How to Freeze and Monitor Your Credit to Help Prevent Identity Theft
Is Self-Employment for You? A Financial Guide for Entrepreneurs
Money News: Some States, Cities Crank Up Minimum Wage While Feds Lag
What’s an HSA? Growing Wealth with Health Savings Account Investing
Saving Money with Credit Card Rewards Points: Travel, Cash Back and More
Money News: Strategies for Building a Safety Net and Single-Parent Finances Unpacked
Wrinkles and Wealth: Navigate Skincare Costs and Net Worth Goals for Retirement
How to Navigate Home Buying and Selling in 2024: Real Estate Prices, Interest Rates and More
Money News: Conquer Your Part of $1.2 Trillion in U.S. Credit Card Debt
Your Guide to Choosing Banks and Accounts for Building Wealth
How to Manage Credit and Debt for Financial Wellness
Money News: How to Navigate New FAFSA for Federal Student Loan Aid
Romance and Real Estate: Navigating Shared Rent and Housing Expenses
Your Money in 2024: Investment Strategies for Financial Success
How to Set Goals You Can Actually Achieve
Social Media Shopping Tips and Smart Spare Cash Investing
Learn From The Nerds: Best Money Moves of 2023
Money News: Financial Insights from 2023's Biggest Headlines
Year-End Money Tasks to Thrive in 2024 and How to Choose a Budgeting App
How Your Feedback Shapes Our Podcast: Listener Messages from 2023
Using AI to Budget and Save and Debit vs. Credit Card Pros and Cons
Financial Success Stories: Learn from Listener Wins in 2023
Money News: Ticketmaster Trouble, Alaska Airlines Merger, GDP Updates and More
Avoiding Financial Scams and Changing Your Money Mindset
Using Your Financial Anxiety to Make Better Decisions
Is Your Personal Finance Indecision Costing You? Plus, How to Shop for a New Bank
Money News: Where to Save Money on Falling Prices from Deflation
Money and Happiness: What's Happiness Really Worth?
Your Guide to Budgeting, Credit and Debt Management Strategies
Money News: Latest Stock Market News, New IRS Tax Brackets, Tipping Trends
Plan Your Black Friday Shopping Strategy and Should You Wait to Buy a Home?
Maximizing Your Benefits: A Guide to Employer-Provided Perks
Money News: Lawsuit Could Change How Houses are Sold; Also, a $23.5K Payout … in Coins
2 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score, Budgeting Tips, and Investing 403b and 529 Plans
Choosing the Right Insurance Policy to Protect Your Income: Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and More
Money News: Should You Rent or Buy Amid Rising Interest Rates?
Options for Paying Off Credit Card Debt: Hardship Programs, Balance Transfer Cards, Loans and More
Choosing a Healthcare Plan via Open Enrollment (HMO, PPO, FSA, HSA, HDHP and More)
Money News: Save Money on Commuting Costs in a Changing Economy
Money Saving Tips On Car & Home Insurance, plus Budgeting for Conventions and Hobbies @ Comic Con
HIV Prevention and Gender-Affirming Care: Costs, Solutions and Legalities of LGBTQ+ Health Care
Money News: Cracking Down on Junk Fees: Bidenomics in Action
Retirement Planning Guide: Estate Planning, Social Security, Long-Term Care and Medicare Explained
Your Guide to Reproductive Health Care Costs, Options and Economic Implications
Money News: CFPB Removes Medical Debt from Credit Reports
If You’re Traveling for the Holidays, Start Planning Now
Behind the Rising Health Care Costs of Bodily Autonomy
Money News: What to Know About Student Loan Repayments, Gas Prices, SkyMiles and Other Financial News Stories
Understand Your Options for Buying and Selling Cars
Money News: Why The Fed Paused Interest Rates, The CFPB, and “Dumb Money”
How to Approach Wedding Costs and Gift-Giving Budgets
How Millennial Money Woes Are Reshaping the American Dream
Money News: How a Government Shutdown Could Impact Your Finances
International Budget Travel, and Firing Financial Advisors
Navigating Generational Financial Trauma in a Digital World
Money News: How UAW Strike Could Affect Workers — and Car Costs
Important Job Interview Questions and Travel Insurance Tips
Overcoming Millennial Money Problems for Financial Wellness
Are CDs Worth It, and Managing a Life-Changing Windfall
Employee Stock Purchase Plans and AI Travel Planning
Alternative Investments and Speculation in Your Portfolio
Overcoming Financial Fears, and Appliance Repair Tips
Options Trading, Short Sales and Derivatives: A Nerdy Guide
When and How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Finances
Seasonal Housing Market Trends and Travel Credit Card Tips
Day Trading Highs and Lows: A Nerdy Guide to Calculating Risk
Student Loan Repayments and a Nerdy Midyear Money Review
Smart Strategies for Advanced Investing and Active Trading
Smart Saving Tips for Disney Trips, and Self-Employed Retirement
Smart Credit Building and Saving for a Secure Retirement
Outsmart Student Loan Scams, and Child Care Budgeting Tips
Smart Ways to Get Out of Debt, and Pet Insurance Planning
Social Media Shopping Tips, and Smart Spare Cash Investing
Nerdy Guide to Brokerage Fees and Investment Advisors
Human Longevity Literacy, and How Debt Impacts Credit Scores
Bill Disputes, Managing a Raise, and Smart Saving Early
When to Merge Finances — or Not
Student Loan Forgiveness Struck Down by Supreme Court. Now What?
The Price of Parenthood: In Vitro Fertilization and the Future of Parenthood
Nerdy Tips on Tipping, and Managing High Credit Card Annual Fees
The Price of Parenthood: How Egg Freezing Works
Nerdy Travel Tips, and Budgeting for a Non-Traditional Life
The Price of Parenthood: What It Takes to Adopt
Money Scams, and Renting Credit Card Tradelines for Cash
The Price of Parenthood: What It Costs to Be a Parent
Making Hobbies Affordable, and Saving Money Priorities
Get Creative About Money With Paco de Leon
The Cost of Climate Change: Preparing for the Worst
More Money Hot Takes, and When to Leave Your Job
The Cost of Climate Change: Investing (and Banking) for a Greener World
Top Consumer Complaints, and Car Shopping in 2023
Why Moms Face a Pay Penalty — and What to Do About It
The Cost of Climate Change: How to Protect Your Home From Disaster
How to (Really) Save on Groceries
The Future of College Debt, and Rent vs. Buy (With a Dog)
The Cost of Climate Change: The Big Picture
Your Social Security Benefits, and Tax Efficient Retirement Investing
Money and Happiness: Building (and Buying) Your Happiness
Money News: What’s the Deal With ‘Junk Fees’?
Neurodiverse Money, and Financial Infidelity
Money and Happiness: Happiness for a Bargain
Making Your Big Money Reset, With Jill Schlesinger
Money and Happiness: Uncover Your Money History
Recession Anxiety, and Retirement Savings vs. Mortgage Payoff
Money and Happiness: What's Happiness Really Worth?
Spring-Cleaning, and Paying Off Different Types of Debt
‘This or That’: Lightning Round
Is Banking Stable, and Traditional vs. Online Banks
‘This or That’: Loyalty to One Travel Brand or Diversify?
Are CDs Worth It, and Managing a Life-Changing Windfall
‘This or That’: Travel Credit Card or Cash-Back Credit Card
How COVID Changed Our Finances — and Our Advice
‘This or That’: Booking With Points vs. Cash
How to Leverage Inflation for Your Benefit
Money News: The Supreme Court Debates Student Debt Cancellation
‘This or That’: Airbnb vs. Hotel
The Tax Episode 2023
When Your Family Steals Your Identity
Money Hot Takes, and Too Many Credit Cards
‘The Color of Wealth’: Investing for Your Family's Future
When to Merge Finances — or Not
‘The Color of Wealth’: The Emotional Trade-Offs of Wealth Building
Money News: Student Debt Cancellation at the Supreme Court
ChatGPT vs. the Nerds, and Rental Properties
‘The Color of Wealth’: Overcoming Structural Challenges
No-Spend Month 2.0, and Recovering From Credit Damage
Your Money in 2023: Managing Uncertainty
Data Breaches, and Catching Up on Retirement Savings
Your Money in 2023: Homebuying and Selling
The Art of Complaining, and Saving for Your Kids’ Future
Your Money in 2023: Investing in the Stock Market
Retirement Changes You May Have Missed
January Money Moves, and Paying Off Your Mortgage Early
Your Money in 2023: Use Your Values to Set Your Goals
Student Loans and the Cancellation Debate, Part 1
Single-Income Couples, and When to Use Your HSA and FSA
What We Learned About Our Money in 2022
Rising Interest Rates, and Budgeting With Apps
How to Find the Humor in Money Management With Joe Saul-Sehy
Money News: What the Jobs Report and Recent Layoffs Mean for You
The End of Credit Card Rewards, and When to Cancel Luxury Credit Cards
Questioning the 50/30/20 Budget and Company Stock
Crypto Crash, and Growing Money Fast
Outsmart Scammers, and Waiting to Save for Retirement
When Your Bank Stiffs You, and Co-Signing Risks
Financial Fears, and Do You Need Life Insurance?
How the Nerds Do It: How a Student Loans Nerd Paid Off Her Debt
Black Friday Is Canceled, and How to Get Holiday Travel Deals
How the Nerds Do It: How a Mortgage Nerd Bought a House
Money News: How to Cancel Your Student Debt
Zelle Scams, and When to Sell Investments
How the Nerds Do It: How a Travel Nerd Books a Trip
Money Hot Takes, and Too Many Credit Cards
How the Nerds Do It: How an Investing Nerd Maxed Out Her Roth IRA
What the Fed News Means for You, and Choosing a New Bank
Beating Money Procrastination, and When to Unfreeze Credit
Fall Money Tasks, and Saving Enough to Retire
Live From Las Vegas!
Student Debt Cancellation News, and Money 101
Protecting Your Privacy, and Front-Loading a 401(k)
How to Manage Medical Debt with Emily Maloney
Booking a Dream Disney Vacation for Cheap
Investing for Your Dream Life
What the Heck Is Crypto, Anyway?
Answering Kids’ Money Questions: Where Does Money Come From?
Nerdy Business: Building a Brick-and-Mortar Business
Questioning the 50/30/20 Budget and Company Stock
Nerdy Business: Building the Right Team
Summer Travel Tips and Conflicting Financial Priorities
Nerdy Business: Setting Your Business Up for Success
Why Are Homes Pricey in the U.S. and Abroad?
Nerdy Deep Dive: Investing 101, Part 1
Queer Money Talk
Small Business Inflation, and Sign-Up Bonuses
Taking On the Racial Wealth Gap
What's Up With Eggs, and Home Improvement Projects
Nerdy Deep Dive: How to Reduce Child Care Costs
Recession Prep, and Lightning Round Money Questions
Nerdy Deep Dive: Why is Child Care So Expensive?
Giving Family Money, and What's Happening with Inflation
Get Creative About Money With Paco de Leon
Nerdy Travel Diaries: Use Points to Fly in Luxury
Fruitful Yard Sale, and When Not to Refinance
Nerdy Travel Diaries: Getaway to Costa Rica
New Student Debt, and a Couple's Money Baggage
Nerdy Travel Diaries: Scrimping and Splurging in Japan
Bitcoin 401(k)s and Choosing the Best Crypto
Nerdy Travel Diaries: Weightlifting in New Mexico
Small Business Benefits, and Buying a Hybrid
Protecting Your Privacy, and Front-Loading a 401(k)
Student Debt Cancellation Debate, Part 2
Save Money at Weddings, and Vetting Mortgage Lenders
Student Loans and the Cancellation Debate, Part 1
3 Money Tasks for Spring, and Alternative Debt Payoff Options
Using Your Tax Refund, and Is Pet Insurance Worth the Cost?
The Fed Interest Rate Hike, and What’s a Credit Card Authorized User?
Single-Income Couples, and When to Use Your HSA and FSA
How I Got Here: Tori Dunlap of Her First $100K
Combating Inflation, and Saving for Retirement Amid Climate Change
Why to Sell Your House, and Managing Investment Fees
The Tax Episode
Lifestyle Creep, and Booking Cheap Travel
Nerdy Book Club: Building Your Financial Smarts With Bola Sokunbi
Credit Union Perks, and Getting Into the Housing Market
Stock Market Shakiness, and Car Buying in 2022
No-Spend Month, and Making Money While Raising Kids
Make a Plan to Achieve Your Dreams
COVID Tests, and Reversing a Credit Score Drop
Making Your Dream Life
How Nerds Choose the Best, and Paying for College
Saving for Your Dream Retirement
New Money Resolutions, and Strategizing Debt Payoff
Buying Your Dream House
Saving at the Pump, and 401(k) Limits
What Our Listeners Accomplished This Year, Part 2
What Our Listeners Accomplished This Year, Part 1
Countering Uncertainty, and Building Wealth Early
Why to Question Your Bills, and Making the Most of a Raise
Travel Tips, and Finding the Right Financial Advisors
Big Purchases, and Overcoming Money Guilt
Holiday Shopping Trends, and Self-Employed Retirement Options
The Benefits of Being Boring with Your Money, and Why to Make a Will ASAP
3 Crypto Questions, and Improving Credit to Buy a House
Holiday Shopping Scams, and Paying Off Law School Debt
What People Get Wrong About Credit, and Self-Employed Budgeting
School Supply Shopping Tips, and Breaking Bad Money Habits
Home Affordability, and Unmarried Partners Buying a House
Job Scams, and Maxing Out Roth IRAs
Getting Ahead of Your Next Money Crisis with Michelle Singletary
Health Insurance Deadline, and Getting the Best Car Insurance Rates
Rethinking Credit Reporting, and Lightning Round Money Questions
Combating Inflation, and Risks of Small Mortgage Lenders
Saving at the Pump, and 401(k) Limits
Midyear Money Check-In, and Managing Finances Abroad
Savings Tips, and Updates to the Child Tax Credit
When Travel Insurance Is Worth It, and Buying an Electric Car
Crypto-Earning Credit Cards, and Short-Term Investing
The Psychology of Debt, and When to Refinance
Buy Now, Pay Later Loans, and Getting Started Building Wealth
Big Purchases, and Overcoming Money Guilt
Free Health Insurance, and Finding Scholarships
Pet Scams, and Buying Different Home Types
Air Travel, and Collections Accounts on Credit Reports
Cannabis Investing, and Too Much Cash
Retiring Early, and Finding Lost Money
Pandemic Savings Goals, and Taxes on Inheritance
Spring Cleaning, and COVID Taxes
Redlining, and the Credit Impact of Paying Off a Car Loan
Procrastination, and Paying Student Loans vs. Investing
Pandemic Debt, and Moving Costs
Saving at the Pump, and 401(k) Limits
Why to File Your Taxes Early, and Tapping Your Home's Equity
Money News You Missed, and the 50/30/20 Budget
Stock Market Shenanigans, and Talking About Money with Your Partner
Jackpot Windfall, and Extra COVID Cash
How to Buy a House in 2021
Buying Crypto, and Dealing with Debt
New COVID Scams, and Easy Money Moves
How You Can Achieve Money Goals in 2021
Spot fake reviews, and see if you're saving too much
What our listeners learned from the pandemic
Charitable giving, and using savings to pay student loans
Pandemic money lessons, and balancing saving for a down payment vs retirement
What Biden may do for your finances and how to make money
The holiday shopping episode
Holiday travel and giving money advice to family
Open Enrollment and HSA vs. FSA
Finding financial stability and protecting yourself from ID theft
Beating burnout and the best college savings plans
Retiring early and finding lost money
Cut your tax bill, and how to choose the best investment platform
Unequal unemployment recovery, and whether to buy a new or a used car
The psychology of debt and when to refinance
Used cars in short supply, and Shea Couleé talks money
Fake reviews and saving too much
Investing while paying off student loans
Renters are struggling, and what to do with an old 401(k)
Buying local and emergency loans
Pet costs and extreme couponing
How to take advantage of lower rent and mortgage rates — and move safely
Is it safe to travel right now, and how to handle a collections to improve credit
Losing your health insurance, and setting financial goals
COVID impulse spending, and building credit while paying debt
Tax returns are due, and how to get started creating wealth
The wealth gap, and how to cope with variable rate student loans
Setting money goals at milestone birthdays, and scoring big bucks with bank bonuses
What a recession economy means for you, and how to handle an inheritance
The pandemic is changing our financial lives, and what to know about refinancing now
Make your donations go further; Plan for new baby expenses
Is identity theft protection worth the cost?
Is Bitcoin a safe investment?
I Got Laid Off! What Should I Do with My Retirement Fund?
Where have all the 0% offers gone?
How can I buy my first home in an expensive city?
Where's my coronavirus relief check — and how should I use it?
How should I spring-clean my finances?
Help! I owe the IRS!
Coronavirus Special Edition, Part IV: The CARES Act and Your Student Loans
Coronavirus Special Edition, Part III: Coronavirus and Your Portfolio
Coronavirus Special Edition, Part II: Saving, Budgeting and Travel
Coronavirus Special Edition, Part I: Mortgages and the Market
How can I brace financially for coronavirus?
My credit score randomly dropped — a lot. What happened?
What's the best way to save for a down payment on a house?
How can I get into the travel credit card points game?
Are Roth conversions a good idea?
What's the best way to do a spending fast?
Should I invest or pay off my student loans?
How do we manage money as a couple?
From the archive: "What's the best way to rack up travel rewards quickly?"
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Happy New Year from the SmartMoney team!
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What are your best tips to save on family holiday travel?
Does Black Friday live up to the hype?
Which accounts can make me the most money?
How much house can I afford?
How can I pay off my debt faster?
How do I buy a used car?
How can my credit score save me money?
Should I refinance my student loans?
My prescription drug costs are wrecking my budget. What can I do?
What's the best way to rack up travel rewards quickly?
Am I saving enough for retirement?
Travel-Hack the Holidays
Inside student loan scams
What's a side hustle and should I start one?
I want to invest. How should I start?
How to get out of debt: Interview with The Debt Free Guys
Is a travel credit card right for me?
How do I prioritize my budget?