NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
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NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
NerdWallet’s trusted finance journalists answer real-world money questions to help you make smarter financial decisions with confidence. Each episode dives deep into topics like budgeting, saving, investing, home buying, and credit cards, cutting through misinformation to bring you clear, actionabl...
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How to Put $200K to Work and The Truth About Generational Spending
Learn what generational spending data reveals and what to do when fear is keeping $200K in savings from growing.
What do the stereotypes...
Renting vs Buying A Home (When You're A High Earner)
Learn what really goes into the rent versus buy decision beyond comparing your mortgage to a rent check.
In this special episode, Your Ne...
Financial Resilience in a Shaky Economy and What a Perfect Credit Score Gets You
Learn what new Fed data says about Americans' finances and whether a perfect 850 credit score is worth chasing.
What does the latest Fede...
Introducing Your Next Dollar: Money Management for High Earners
Meet Your Next Dollar, a new podcast from NerdWallet Wealth Partners. This is the podcast for you if you are a high earner learning how to build wealt...
Budget Rehab: How to Stop Paying Only Interest and Make Real Progress on Credit Card Debt
Learn how to tackle $25,000 in credit card debt and which payoff strategy could work best for your situation.
How do you get out of $25,0...
Why Middle Class Budgets Are Cracking and How to Use Travel Points Before They Devalue
Learn how the E-shaped economy is reshaping middle-class budgets and how to stretch travel points on real trips.
What does it really mean...
Is College Worth It in 2026? Plus, How to Split Solo 401(k) Contributions to Save More
Learn what 2026 grads could borrow for college and how solo 401(k) contributions can build retirement wealth.
How much coul...
Mrs. Dow Jones's New Rules for Getting Rich, Plus How to Combine Finances After Marriage
Personal finance influencer Mrs. Dow Jones breaks down what it really takes to build wealth. Then, learn how to combine finances with your partner.
USPS’ Cash Crisis Hits More Than Your Mailbox, Plus The Debt Settlement Trap to Avoid
Can the post office survive its cash crisis, and is a debt relief program actually making your debt situation worse?
What does the USPS f...
Is Your Portfolio Ready for Energy Price Swings? Plus, Tackling Debt on a High Income
Learn what rising oil prices mean for your investments and how to make savings work on a high income with heavy debt.
How worried should...
What Does "Rich" Really Mean? Reddit's Personal Finance Questions, Answered by the Nerds
We discuss real Reddit posts that reveal how people actually think about wealth, financial breakups, frugal habits, idle cash, and 529 overfunding.
Tariff Uncertainty After Supreme Court Decision and Budgeting With Sinking Funds
Find out how tariffs may change prices and how to build sinking funds while saving for retirement.
What could the Supreme Court’s tariff...
Are You Too Late for the Gold Rush? Plus: A Retirement Rule That Might Be Broken
See what gold and silver highs mean and how to plan retirement spending without the 80% rule.
Is gold’s record run a sign y...
How to Balance Career Opportunity and Cost of Living (Plus: ChatGPT Ads Could Change How You Spend)
Find out how AI shopping could tempt your budget and how to choose a city for a new career with confidence.
Is AI shopping about to turn...
Insurance in 2026: Best Auto, Home, Life, and Pet Insurance Picks—Plus a Wake-Up Call on Credit Card Debt
Learn how to shop for cheaper insurance and escape rising credit card debt before it snowballs.
Is credit card debt becoming the new norm...
Housing in 2026: Home Prices and Rates Are in Flux. Time to Make Your Move?
Learn what 2026 might bring for mortgage rates, home prices, and affordability, plus smart steps to buy or refinance.
Will mortgage rates...
Managing Money in Your Marriage and How to Build Wealth Without a Side Hustle
Learn the truth behind myths about building wealth, plus hear from a couple looking to align on financial goals and values.
Can you buil...
Fix Emotional Spending Habits with Feel-Good Finance and Learn How to Manage Finances Post-Job Loss
Learn how to navigate job loss and reshape your money mindset to feel more in control — emotionally and financially.
What should you do w...
IRA Conversion Strategies and Reading Economic Signals During a Shutdown
Discover how current economic data affect you and decide if a Roth or Traditional IRA is the most appropriate option for your retirement savings.
Are You Covered? Hidden Gaps in Life Insurance That Could Cost Your Family
Learn how to choose term vs whole life insurance and calculate your coverage so your family stays protected.
How much life insurance do y...
What Home Sellers Can Legally Hide and How to Master Irregular Bills
Learn how to plan for surprise bills and what to ask about a home’s past so your budget and buying feel stress free.
Do sellers have to d...
Feeling Burned Out? How to Know When to Quit Your Job — and What to Do First
Learn how your habits and the cash and cards in your wallet reveal your money mindset, then learn how to know when it’s time to quit your job.
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What Fewer Earnings Reports Could Mean for Investors and How to Teach Kids About Money (Video Episode)
In this special video episode, learn what proposed stock market rule changes could mean for your portfolio and how to grow your teen’s money skills.
Watch the Nerds Sweat It Out: Hot Wings Meet Hot Money Takes (Video Episode)
In this special video episode, Sean and Elizabeth and special guests eat spicy wings and share hot takes on saving versus investing, inflation, crypto...
Budget Rehab: What Our Hosts’ Spending Reveals About Smarter Money Moves
In this special video episode, Sean and Elizabeth give each other a “budget rehab,” revealing their own budgets to help you fix yours.
Ho...
Stop Overpaying With Miles: The Redemption Rules Smart Travelers Use in 2025
In a special presentation of Smart Travel, learn what your points and miles are really worth in 2025 — and why the answer might change how you book tr...
Stay Ahead of a Government Shutdown and Learn How to Invest Extra Money Wisely
Learn how to prepare for a government shutdown and where to put $600 a month after building your emergency fund.
What happens in a federa...
Preparing Finances for Fall and How to Help Parents Who Haven’t Saved Enough
Learn how to prepare your finances for fall and support aging parents who have limited retirement savings.
How can you check in on your f...
The Fed Just Cut Rates — Here’s How to Make the Most of It (Plus: How to Freeze Your Credit)
Learn how the Fed rate cut impacts loans and savings, then find out when to freeze your credit and how to do it fast.
What...
Tap to Pay, Tap to Overspend? Mobile Wallet Traps and Money Conversations That Pay Off
Learn if digital wallets make you overspend and how simple habits can help you stay on budget.
How do you start money conversations that...
AI Stocks May Be in a Bubble, and Car Prices Could Rise Soon — Here’s What to Know
Learn how to think about AI stocks and decide if now’s the time to buy a car, including how to choose between 48- and 60-month loans.
Are...
Estate Planning Made Simple and How to Handle Family Loans
Learn how to build a simple estate plan and lend or repay family money without hurting your relationships.
What’s the first thing to do w...
Why Refis Are Spiking and How to Optimize Your 401k Target-Date Fund for Long-Term Growth
Learn when a refi saves money and how target-date funds work, including fees and when to pick a later fund year.
What exactly is a target...
Smart Buying Tips from Your Mama’s Kitchen and How to Change Banks Wisely
Find out when it’s worth splurging on kitchen gear and how to switch banks without losing your financial footing.
What kitchen tools are...
How to Talk Finances Before Cohabitating, and Why Coffee and Tea Prices Are Surging
Before cohabiting, how do you talk about finances without conflict? Plus: the global forces pushing up your coffee and tea bill.
Why are...
Bank Account Denied? Overcome Verification Hurdles and Maximize Sign-Up Bonuses
Learn about banking blacklists and how to decide when sign-up bonuses are worth your time and money.
Why might you get denied when trying...
Budget Rehab: Can a Family Rebuild Their Emergency Fund and Still Afford the Life They Want?
The Nerds debut a new Budget Rehab segment, dissecting a real family’s budget to reveal strategies for saving more, investing smarter, and managing li...
How to Pay Less for Your Prescriptions and Brace for a Health Insurance Shake-Up
Learn how to cut prescription costs and prepare for steep health insurance hikes if ACA tax credits expire.
How can you mak...
What Happens When You Trade Your Home for a Debt-Free Start?
Is tapping your home equity ever a smart way to reset your finances? One listener’s story reveals what to weigh before selling.
Should yo...
Stop Living by One-Size-Fits-All Budgets — and Paying for One-Size-Fits-All Financial Advice
Understand how to assess when financial advisor fees are worth it and how to rethink personal finance rules that don’t serve you.
What ar...