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1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

Introducing Your Next Dollar: Money Management for High Earners

9

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

10

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

11

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

12

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

13

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

14

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

15

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

16

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

17

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

18

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

19

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

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

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

25

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

26

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

27

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

28

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

29

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

30

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

31

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

32

Tariff Uncertainty After Supreme Court Decision and Budgeting With Sinking Funds

33

Home Insurance Rate Increases and Psychological Traps That Are Costing You

34

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

35

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

36

Split-Expense Planning for Couples and the Winter Homebuying Advantage

37

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

38

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

39

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

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

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

44

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

45

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

46

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

47

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

48

How to Build Better Money Habits in 2026

49

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

50

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

51

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

52

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

53

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

54

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

55

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

56

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

57

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

58

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

59

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

60

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

61

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

62

IRA Conversion Strategies and Reading Economic Signals During a Shutdown

63

First-Generation Wealth Building and the Truth About Stablecoin Yields

64

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

65

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

66

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

67

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

68

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

69

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

70

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

71

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

72

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

73

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

74

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

75

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

76

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

77

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

78

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

79

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

80

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

81

Estate Planning Made Simple and How to Handle Family Loans

82

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

83

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

84

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

85

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

86

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

87

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

88

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

89

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

90

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

91

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

92

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

93

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

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

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

99

Amazon Prime Day Hacks and Budgeting Tips for Emotional Shoppers

100

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

101

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

102

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

103

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

104

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

105

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

106

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

107

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

108

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

109

Recover from Vacation Overspending and Avoid Costly Rental Property Management Mistakes

110

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

111

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

112

How to Prepare for Stagflation and Make Your Insurance Work Harder

113

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

114

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

115

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

116

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

117

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

118

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

119

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

120

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

121

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

122

Strategies for Navigating Market Swings and Leveraging Home Equity Wisely

123

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

124

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

125

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

126

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

127

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

128

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

129

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

130

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

131

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

132

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

133

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

134

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

135

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

136

Egg Prices, Greenwashing, and Smarter Ways to Invest

137

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

138

Welcome to NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

139

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

140

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

141

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

142

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

143

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

144

Introducing Smart Travel: Upgrade Your Getaways, a NerdWallet Podcast

145

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

146

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

147

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

148

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

149

The Best Financial Products of 2025 and Investing in Collectibles

150

Simple Steps to Budget Better and Manage Credit With Confidence

151

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

152

What to Know About Managing Money Before Traveling or Living Abroad

153

From Meme Stocks to Index Funds: A 2025 Investing Guide

154

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

155

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

156

Live Financial Planning Session: Expert Budgeting and Spending Tips

157

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

158

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

159

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

160

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

161

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

162

Cash or Mortgage? Navigating Home Equity and Title Agency Shopping

163

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

164

Smart Mortgage Strategies: From Refinancing to HELOC

165

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

166

Tariff Talk: What Trade Policies Could Mean for Your Budget

167

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

168

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

169

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

170

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

171

Maximizing Employer-Provided Perks: A Guide to Your Benefits

172

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

173

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

174

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

175

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

176

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

177

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

178

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

179

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

180

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

181

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

182

How to Maximize Rewards on Big Credit Card Purchases

183

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

184

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

185

Vest Without the Stress: Mastering Job Transitions and Vesting Schedules

186

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

187

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

188

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

189

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

190

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

191

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

192

Election Economics: How Can Presidents Really Impact Your Pocketbook?

193

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

194

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

195

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

196

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

197

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

198

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

199

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

200

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

201

How to Save Money on Holiday Travel Without Using Any Points

202

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

203

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

204

Book Smarter: Holiday Travel Tips for Stress-Free Trips

205

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

206

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

207

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

208

Safeguarding Your Identity After the National Public Data Breach

209

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

210

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

211

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

212

How to Weigh Career Moves for Financial and Lifestyle Gains

213

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

214

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

215

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

216

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

217

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

218

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

219

Overcome Rising Veterinary Costs: Affordable Pet Care Tips

220

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

221

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

222

How to Negotiate Your Salary to Boost Earnings and Benefits

223

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

224

Boost Your Career and Income Prospects with Expert LinkedIn Tips

225

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

226

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

227

Increase Your Income with Practical Tips for Salary and Career Growth

228

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

229

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

230

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

231

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

232

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

233

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

234

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

235

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

236

How to Navigate Income Swings in a Creative Career

237

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

238

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

239

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

240

How Consumers Feel About the Economy — and Why It Matters

241

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

242

Overcome Impulsive Shopping: Strategies to Resist Social Media Spending

243

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

244

Credit Card Secrets Revealed and How to Balance Multiple Loans

245

The Intricacies of Interest: The Backbone of Mastering Your Finances

246

Learn How Random Investments Can Outperform Managed Funds

247

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

248

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

249

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

250

How the CFPB's Supreme Court Win Helps Consumers

251

Save More with Coupon Tactics for the Digital World

252

Leveraging the Strong US Dollar: Insights for Travelers and Investors

253

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

254

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

255

The Latest Trends in Housing: Why Renting Is Gaining Momentum

256

What Does the Car Market Really Look Like Right Now?

257

How You Can Maximize Multiple Credit Cards for Cheaper Travel

258

Presenting Everyone's Talkin' Money

259

How to Correct Roth IRA Overcontributions and Maximize Your Savings

260

Overcome AI Fraud: Navigating Voice Cloning and Digital Scams

261

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

262

Money Management for Couples and the Benefits of Fiduciaries

263

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

264

Save on Home Insurance Amid Rising Costs and Coverage Hurdles

265

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

266

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

267

Summer Travel Insights: Maximize Your Vacation Budget

268

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

269

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

270

Decoding Economic Health: Inflation, Growth, and Employment Trends

271

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

272

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

273

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

274

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

275

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

276

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

277

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

278

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

279

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

280

How to Choose Between Paying Debt and Investing After a Windfall

281

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

282

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

283

Tips to Save on Groceries and Navigate Tax Season

284

Revitalize Your Budget with a 30-Day Money Cleanse

285

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

286

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

287

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

288

Navigating Surging Mortgage and Child Care Costs

289

Wealth Building Strategies: Investing and Tax Tips for Financial Success

290

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

291

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

292

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

293

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

294

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

295

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

296

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

297

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

298

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

299

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

300

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

301

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

302

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

303

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

304

Your Guide to Choosing Banks and Accounts for Building Wealth

305

How to Manage Credit and Debt for Financial Wellness

306

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

307

Romance and Real Estate: Navigating Shared Rent and Housing Expenses

308

Your Money in 2024: Investment Strategies for Financial Success

309

How to Set Goals You Can Actually Achieve

310

Social Media Shopping Tips and Smart Spare Cash Investing

311

Learn From The Nerds: Best Money Moves of 2023

312

Money News: Financial Insights from 2023's Biggest Headlines

313

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

314

How Your Feedback Shapes Our Podcast: Listener Messages from 2023

315

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

316

Financial Success Stories: Learn from Listener Wins in 2023

317

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

318

Avoiding Financial Scams and Changing Your Money Mindset

319

Using Your Financial Anxiety to Make Better Decisions

320

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

321

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

322

Money and Happiness: What's Happiness Really Worth?

323

Your Guide to Budgeting, Credit and Debt Management Strategies

324

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

325

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

326

Maximizing Your Benefits: A Guide to Employer-Provided Perks

327

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

328

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

329

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

330

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

331

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

332

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

333

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

334

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

335

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

336

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

337

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

338

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

339

Money News: CFPB Removes Medical Debt from Credit Reports

340

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

341

Behind the Rising Health Care Costs of Bodily Autonomy

342

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

343

Understand Your Options for Buying and Selling Cars

344

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

345

How to Approach Wedding Costs and Gift-Giving Budgets

346

How Millennial Money Woes Are Reshaping the American Dream

347

Money News: How a Government Shutdown Could Impact Your Finances

348

International Budget Travel, and Firing Financial Advisors

349

Navigating Generational Financial Trauma in a Digital World

350

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

351

Important Job Interview Questions and Travel Insurance Tips

352

Overcoming Millennial Money Problems for Financial Wellness

353

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

354

Employee Stock Purchase Plans and AI Travel Planning

355

Alternative Investments and Speculation in Your Portfolio

356

Overcoming Financial Fears, and Appliance Repair Tips

357

Options Trading, Short Sales and Derivatives: A Nerdy Guide

358

When and How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Finances

359

Seasonal Housing Market Trends and Travel Credit Card Tips

360

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

361

Student Loan Repayments and a Nerdy Midyear Money Review

362

Smart Strategies for Advanced Investing and Active Trading

363

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

364

Smart Credit Building and Saving for a Secure Retirement

365

Outsmart Student Loan Scams, and Child Care Budgeting Tips

366

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

367

Social Media Shopping Tips, and Smart Spare Cash Investing

368

Nerdy Guide to Brokerage Fees and Investment Advisors

369

Human Longevity Literacy, and How Debt Impacts Credit Scores

370

Bill Disputes, Managing a Raise, and Smart Saving Early

371

When to Merge Finances — or Not

372

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

373

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

374

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

375

The Price of Parenthood: How Egg Freezing Works

376

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

377

The Price of Parenthood: What It Takes to Adopt

378

Money Scams, and Renting Credit Card Tradelines for Cash

379

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

380

Making Hobbies Affordable, and Saving Money Priorities

381

Get Creative About Money With Paco de Leon

382

The Cost of Climate Change: Preparing for the Worst

383

More Money Hot Takes, and When to Leave Your Job

384

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

385

Top Consumer Complaints, and Car Shopping in 2023

386

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

387

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

388

How to (Really) Save on Groceries

389

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

390

The Cost of Climate Change: The Big Picture

391

Your Social Security Benefits, and Tax Efficient Retirement Investing

392

Money and Happiness: Building (and Buying) Your Happiness

393

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

394

Neurodiverse Money, and Financial Infidelity

395

Money and Happiness: Happiness for a Bargain

396

Making Your Big Money Reset, With Jill Schlesinger

397

Money and Happiness: Uncover Your Money History

398

Recession Anxiety, and Retirement Savings vs. Mortgage Payoff

399

Money and Happiness: What's Happiness Really Worth?

400

Spring-Cleaning, and Paying Off Different Types of Debt

401

‘This or That’: Lightning Round

402

Is Banking Stable, and Traditional vs. Online Banks

403

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

404

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

405

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

406

How COVID Changed Our Finances — and Our Advice

407

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

408

How to Leverage Inflation for Your Benefit

409

Money News: The Supreme Court Debates Student Debt Cancellation

410

‘This or That’: Airbnb vs. Hotel

411

The Tax Episode 2023

412

When Your Family Steals Your Identity

413

Money Hot Takes, and Too Many Credit Cards

414

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

415

When to Merge Finances — or Not

416

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

417

Money News: Student Debt Cancellation at the Supreme Court

418

ChatGPT vs. the Nerds, and Rental Properties

419

‘The Color of Wealth’: Overcoming Structural Challenges

420

No-Spend Month 2.0, and Recovering From Credit Damage

421

Your Money in 2023: Managing Uncertainty

422

Data Breaches, and Catching Up on Retirement Savings

423

Your Money in 2023: Homebuying and Selling

424

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

425

Your Money in 2023: Investing in the Stock Market

426

Retirement Changes You May Have Missed

427

January Money Moves, and Paying Off Your Mortgage Early

428

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

429

Student Loans and the Cancellation Debate, Part 1

430

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

431

What We Learned About Our Money in 2022

432

Rising Interest Rates, and Budgeting With Apps

433

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

434

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

435

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

436

Questioning the 50/30/20 Budget and Company Stock

437

Crypto Crash, and Growing Money Fast

438

Outsmart Scammers, and Waiting to Save for Retirement

439

When Your Bank Stiffs You, and Co-Signing Risks

440

Financial Fears, and Do You Need Life Insurance?

441

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

442

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

443

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

444

Money News: How to Cancel Your Student Debt

445

Zelle Scams, and When to Sell Investments

446

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

447

Money Hot Takes, and Too Many Credit Cards

448

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

449

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

450

Beating Money Procrastination, and When to Unfreeze Credit

451

Fall Money Tasks, and Saving Enough to Retire

452

Live From Las Vegas!

453

Student Debt Cancellation News, and Money 101

454

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

455

How to Manage Medical Debt with Emily Maloney

456

Booking a Dream Disney Vacation for Cheap

457

Investing for Your Dream Life

458

What the Heck Is Crypto, Anyway?

459

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

460

Nerdy Business: Building a Brick-and-Mortar Business

461

Questioning the 50/30/20 Budget and Company Stock

462

Nerdy Business: Building the Right Team

463

Summer Travel Tips and Conflicting Financial Priorities

464

Nerdy Business: Setting Your Business Up for Success

465

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

466

Nerdy Deep Dive: Investing 101, Part 1

467

Queer Money Talk

468

Small Business Inflation, and Sign-Up Bonuses

469

Taking On the Racial Wealth Gap

470

What's Up With Eggs, and Home Improvement Projects

471

Nerdy Deep Dive: How to Reduce Child Care Costs

472

Recession Prep, and Lightning Round Money Questions

473

Nerdy Deep Dive: Why is Child Care So Expensive?

474

Giving Family Money, and What's Happening with Inflation

475

Get Creative About Money With Paco de Leon

476

Nerdy Travel Diaries: Use Points to Fly in Luxury

477

Fruitful Yard Sale, and When Not to Refinance

478

Nerdy Travel Diaries: Getaway to Costa Rica

479

New Student Debt, and a Couple's Money Baggage

480

Nerdy Travel Diaries: Scrimping and Splurging in Japan

481

Bitcoin 401(k)s and Choosing the Best Crypto

482

Nerdy Travel Diaries: Weightlifting in New Mexico

483

Small Business Benefits, and Buying a Hybrid

484

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

485

Student Debt Cancellation Debate, Part 2

486

Save Money at Weddings, and Vetting Mortgage Lenders

487

Student Loans and the Cancellation Debate, Part 1

488

3 Money Tasks for Spring, and Alternative Debt Payoff Options

489

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

490

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

491

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

492

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

493

Combating Inflation, and Saving for Retirement Amid Climate Change

494

Why to Sell Your House, and Managing Investment Fees

495

The Tax Episode

496

Lifestyle Creep, and Booking Cheap Travel

497

Nerdy Book Club: Building Your Financial Smarts With Bola Sokunbi

498

Credit Union Perks, and Getting Into the Housing Market

499

Stock Market Shakiness, and Car Buying in 2022

500

No-Spend Month, and Making Money While Raising Kids

501

Make a Plan to Achieve Your Dreams

502

COVID Tests, and Reversing a Credit Score Drop

503

Making Your Dream Life

504

How Nerds Choose the Best, and Paying for College

505

Saving for Your Dream Retirement

506

New Money Resolutions, and Strategizing Debt Payoff

507

Buying Your Dream House

508

Saving at the Pump, and 401(k) Limits

509

What Our Listeners Accomplished This Year, Part 2

510

What Our Listeners Accomplished This Year, Part 1

511

Countering Uncertainty, and Building Wealth Early

512

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

513

Travel Tips, and Finding the Right Financial Advisors

514

Big Purchases, and Overcoming Money Guilt

515

Holiday Shopping Trends, and Self-Employed Retirement Options

516

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

517

3 Crypto Questions, and Improving Credit to Buy a House

518

Holiday Shopping Scams, and Paying Off Law School Debt

519

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

520

School Supply Shopping Tips, and Breaking Bad Money Habits

521

Home Affordability, and Unmarried Partners Buying a House

522

Job Scams, and Maxing Out Roth IRAs

523

Getting Ahead of Your Next Money Crisis with Michelle Singletary

524

Health Insurance Deadline, and Getting the Best Car Insurance Rates

525

Rethinking Credit Reporting, and Lightning Round Money Questions

526

Combating Inflation, and Risks of Small Mortgage Lenders

527

Saving at the Pump, and 401(k) Limits

528

Midyear Money Check-In, and Managing Finances Abroad

529

Savings Tips, and Updates to the Child Tax Credit

530

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

531

Crypto-Earning Credit Cards, and Short-Term Investing

532

The Psychology of Debt, and When to Refinance

533

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

534

Big Purchases, and Overcoming Money Guilt

535

Free Health Insurance, and Finding Scholarships

536

Pet Scams, and Buying Different Home Types

537

Air Travel, and Collections Accounts on Credit Reports

538

Cannabis Investing, and Too Much Cash

539

Retiring Early, and Finding Lost Money

540

Pandemic Savings Goals, and Taxes on Inheritance

541

Spring Cleaning, and COVID Taxes

542

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

543

Procrastination, and Paying Student Loans vs. Investing

544

Pandemic Debt, and Moving Costs

545

Saving at the Pump, and 401(k) Limits

546

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

547

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

548

Stock Market Shenanigans, and Talking About Money with Your Partner

549

Jackpot Windfall, and Extra COVID Cash

550

How to Buy a House in 2021

551

Buying Crypto, and Dealing with Debt

552

New COVID Scams, and Easy Money Moves

553

How You Can Achieve Money Goals in 2021

554

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

555

What our listeners learned from the pandemic

556

Charitable giving, and using savings to pay student loans

557

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

558

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

559

The holiday shopping episode

560

Holiday travel and giving money advice to family

561

Open Enrollment and HSA vs. FSA

562

Finding financial stability and protecting yourself from ID theft

563

Beating burnout and the best college savings plans

564

Retiring early and finding lost money

565

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

566

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

567

The psychology of debt and when to refinance

568

Used cars in short supply, and Shea Couleé talks money

569

Fake reviews and saving too much

570

Investing while paying off student loans

571

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

572

Buying local and emergency loans

573

Pet costs and extreme couponing

574

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

575

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

576

Losing your health insurance, and setting financial goals

577

COVID impulse spending, and building credit while paying debt

578

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

579

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

580

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

581

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

582

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

583

Make your donations go further; Plan for new baby expenses

584

Is identity theft protection worth the cost?

585

Is Bitcoin a safe investment?

586

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

587

Where have all the 0% offers gone?

588

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

589

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

590

How should I spring-clean my finances?

591

Help! I owe the IRS!

592

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

593

Coronavirus Special Edition, Part III: Coronavirus and Your Portfolio

594

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

595

Coronavirus Special Edition, Part I: Mortgages and the Market

596

How can I brace financially for coronavirus?

597

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

598

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

599

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

600

Are Roth conversions a good idea?

601

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

602

Should I invest or pay off my student loans?

603

How do we manage money as a couple?

604

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

605

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

606

Happy New Year from the SmartMoney team!

607

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

608

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

609

Does Black Friday live up to the hype?

610

Which accounts can make me the most money?

611

How much house can I afford?

612

How can I pay off my debt faster?

613

How do I buy a used car?

614

How can my credit score save me money?

615

Should I refinance my student loans?

616

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

617

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

618

Am I saving enough for retirement?

619

Travel-Hack the Holidays

620

Inside student loan scams

621

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

622

I want to invest. How should I start?

623

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

624

Is a travel credit card right for me?

625

How do I prioritize my budget?