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PennyWise: Personal Finance & Travel Tips — 135 episodes

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Back-to-School Shopping: Money-Saving Tips, Best Stores, Mistakes to Avoid & More

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How to Protect Your Identity: Simple Steps You Can Take to Stay Safe, Straight From the Experts

3

Time to Join a Warehouse Club? Exploring the Savings Potential in the Face of High Prices

4

Where Budget Travelers Should Turn Now That Spirit Airlines Is a Ghost

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First Time Homebuyer? Here’s the Blueprint for Success

6

How to Buy a Car Without Breaking the Bank: Tips From a Car Dealer Turned Professor

7

How to Save on Summer Travel: Expert Tips & Tricks to Help You Save Big

8

Tipping Tips: How to Reward Good Service Without Draining Your Bank Account

9

How to Save $500 This Month - Fight Back Against High Prices

10

How to Save on Groceries: Tips From the Supermarket Guru

11

How to Save at the Pump Amid Global Turmoil, Rising Gas Prices

12

Underrated Ways to Build Credit: What Your Credit Score Might Be Missing

13

10% Credit Card Rate Cap: Winners, Losers & Alternatives

14

How to Survive Valentine’s Day Without Overspending

15

Best Credit Cards of 2026: How to Make a Money-Saving Selection

16

New Year Money Moves: Tips for Hitting the Ground Running in 2026

17

How to Get the Right Credit Card: We're Going Back to School for a Better Approach

18

Donating to Charity: How to Make an Impact, Avoid Scams & More

19

Deferred Interest: The Retail Financing Trick That Could Cost You Big Time

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Emergency Funds: What They Are, Why You Need One & Tips for Building Yours

21

Holiday Shopping: Money-Saving Strategies & Costly Mistakes to Avoid

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Budgeting Better: Tips for Sticking to a Budget That Actually Makes a Difference

23

Tipping Point: Navigating the New Norms in Service Gratuities

24

Weddings and Homeownership: Smart Strategies for New Couples on a Budget

25

Dress to Impress Without the Stress: Mastering Your Clothing Budget for 2025

26

Last-Minute Tax Tips for 2025: Don't Miss Out on Savings and Avoid Common Pitfalls

27

Budgeting with a Brain: How AI Can Transform Your Financial Game Plan

28

Debunking the 20% Down Payment Myth: Affordable Home Buying Options You Didn't Know Existed

29

Grocery Spending Showdown: Where Your State Ranks in Food Costs and How to Save

30

Superstar Cities: 5 Key Takeaways from the Cities with the Best Budgeting Populations

31

Beyond Airbnb: Big Hotels Enter the Vacation Rental Game

32

Emergency Fund Essentials: 5 Steps to Secure Your Financial Safety Net

33

2025 Financial Outlook: 7 Insights from 2024's Credit Card Debt Trends

34

Credit Freeze 101: 6 Steps to Safeguard Your Identity and Score

35

Medicare 2025: 5 Strategies to Navigate New Costs and Coverage

36

Financial Fresh Start: 8 Tips to Turn Your New Year's Resolutions Into Reality

37

Dial for Discounts: 7 Steps to Cut Your Monthly Bills

38

Gift Card Goldmine: 10 Strategies to Maximize Gift Cards That Don't Match Your Needs

39

Festive Escapes: 9 Last-Minute Christmas Getaways in the U.S.

40

Gourmet at Sea: 4 Tips for Exceptional Cruise Dining

41

Cyber Monday Savvy: 5 Tips to Maximize Savings and Minimize Stress

42

Drive Smart: 5 Tips to Dodge Insurance Hikes Post-Accident

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Mastering Store Credit Cards: Expert Tips for Savvy Shoppers

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5 vacation spots for Disney fans that aren't Anaheim or Orlando

45

Pickleball Paradise: Top Destinations for the Sport's Avid Fans

46

Cruising Comeback: Why 2024 Has Been the Year of the High Seas

47

Insider Tips for Scoring Big on Black Friday Bargains

48

Maximizing Holiday Travel: The Best Credit Cards for Savings and Perks

49

What Federal Rate Cuts Mean for Homebuyers and Sellers

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How to Navigate Google for Financial Advice and Avoid Costly Mistakes

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Hidden Dangers of Credit Building Products: Protect Your Score

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Maximize Your Travel Budget: Benefits of Shoulder Season

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Life Insurance Milestones: 6 Key Times to Reevaluate Your Coverage

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Financial Independence for Young Adults: Strategies for Parents

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Save on Car Insurance: Expert Tips for Budget-Friendly Coverage

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Back to School Savings: 5 Credit Card Tips to Slash Costs

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Financial Self Care: 5 Tips to Boost Your Money Wellness

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Stay Safe Online: Avoiding Third Party Seller Scams

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Essential Credit Card Tips for a Smooth Summer Vacation

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Amazon Prime Day: What to Buy and What to Skip

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10 Tips for Building and Financing Your Home Gym

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Should You Increase Your Credit Limit? Weighing the Pros and Cons

63

Essential Credit Card Tips for Parents of College Students

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Mastering the Art of the Staycation: Planning, Relaxing and Exploring Locally

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9 Steps to Rebuild Your Credit and Get Back on Track

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Navigating the Ups and Downs of Dynamic Pricing in the Market

67

Home Equity to Nest Egg: Making Your Move for a Wealthier Retirement

68

Wealth That Lasts: Crafting Your Family's Financial Legacy

69

Bold and Budget-Friendly: Maximalist Decor for Penny Pinchers

70

Unraveling the Best Car Incentives of 2024

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Soaring Savings: How Airfare Prices Are Taking a Dive in 2024

72

Parenthood Postponed: Millennial Family Goals are Changing

73

Late Fee Lifeline: The Rule Change That's Saving Credit Card Users a Bundle

74

Pet Insurance 101: Is It Worth It for Your Furry Friend?

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Stuck in the homebuying hustle? Fear renter's stigma? Here's your reality check

76

The best ways to make your Costco membership pay for itself

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5 tips on when to skip the charitable donation option at the checkout and when to donate

78

5 vacation spots for Disney fans that aren't Orlando or Anaheim

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6 ways to prepare for financial shocks

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5 key tips to plan for potential inheritance

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5 Tips to Pay Off Debt

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7 balance transfer credit card mistakes and how to avoid them

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4 ways to stay out of debt

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How to keep your money safe from text message scams

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Common credit card mistakes and how to avoid them

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How to get compensation for flight delays

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What to buy and what to skip on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

88

Key tips for when to repair and when to replace household appliances

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Tips for when to book holiday travel

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Tips to stay safe from financial scams

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Tips for keeping solo travel financially friendly

92

Tips for Swifties to keep costs down while enjoying all Taylor has to offer

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5 tips to avoid overspending when scrolling social media

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Creative ways to cut your energy costs

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How to manage car payments you can't make

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6 tips for planning summer travel

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Have a stack of old savings bonds? Learn how to cash those in with these simple steps

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Nine of the most charming airports in America for your consideration

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3 tips before you use buy now, pay later to fund travel costs

100

Answers to 5 confusing student loan debt cancellation questions

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5 questions to ask to better understand if you have the right bank accounts

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4 ways to make your money-related resolutions stick

103

Need a last minute gift idea? 5 reasons to try a thrift store

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5 tax tips to consider as the end of the year approaches

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5 winter travel tips to save your patience and your pocketbook

106

4 tips to get ahead of holiday season supply chain shortages

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5 tips for donating your time or money this holiday season

108

5 tips to consider if you're giving gift cards this holiday season

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5 gift-giving tips that won't break your budget

110

Student debt forgiveness on hold (again): 3 things to know

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Pros and cons of holiday shopping with store credit cards

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Black Friday deals: 4 tips to get the biggest bang for your door-busting buck

113

Higher inflation could mean smaller tax bills for some

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Don't wait! 3 steps to help you start tackling debt right now

115

3 common myths about credit scores and what you really need to know

116

What to ask if you're looking for a socially conscious bank

117

An expert answers: How much money do you need this year?

118

4 things to consider before changing banks

119

Ready to renovate? Try these budgeting options to get the most bang for your buck!

120

8 money-saving factors to consider when buying a new car

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Four tips to help you find affordable airfare

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10 easy tips to save money on rental cars!

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3 ways debt can be a helpful tool

124

Insurance checklist for kids heading off to college

125

5 tips to help avoid credit card debt

126

6 tips to help you save on back-to-school shopping this year!

127

3 of the worst hidden travel fees and how to avoid them

128

Looking for a different way to save money? 4 rules for starting your own savings circle

129

5 tips to help tackle higher credit card interest rates

130

Thinking about buying a boat or RV? Here is what you should consider

131

Will interest rates go up again? What to do if you are a homebuyer

132

Need extra cash this summer? Try these proven yard sale tips for 2022!

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Four of five Americans are choosing to reallocate their savings

134

6 steps you can take to control your food budget

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