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NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

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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, actionable advice backed by thorough research.By the end of every episode, you’ll have the latest financial insights and the tools you’ll need to manage your money wisely, build wealth, and plan for life’s miles...

Episodes (646)

First-Generation Wealth Building and the Truth About Stablecoin Yields

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

Nov 10, 202541:30pending

Open Enrollment 2026: How to Choose Dental, Vision, Life and Disability (Plus: W...

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Nov 6, 202537:23pending

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

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Oct 23, 202523:36pending

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

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Oct 20, 202538:59pending

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

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Oct 16, 202534:24pending

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

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Oct 13, 202538:36pending

What Fewer Earnings Reports Could Mean for Investors and How to Teach Kids About...

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Oct 9, 202539:55pending

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

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Oct 6, 202544:26pending

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

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Oct 2, 202537:33pending

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

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Sep 29, 202544:03pending

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

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Sep 25, 202531:06pending

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

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Sep 22, 202530:34pending

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

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Sep 18, 202528:51pending

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

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Sep 15, 202529:47pending

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

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Sep 11, 202533:24pending

Estate Planning Made Simple and How to Handle Family Loans

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Sep 8, 202532:09pending

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

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Sep 4, 202528:02pending

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

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Sep 1, 202536:39pending

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

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Aug 28, 202532:19pending

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

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Aug 25, 202526:32pending

Budget Rehab: Can a Family Rebuild Their Emergency Fund and Still Afford the Lif...

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Aug 21, 202534:26pending

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

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Aug 18, 202530:30pending

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

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Aug 14, 202532:08pending

Stop Living by One-Size-Fits-All Budgets — and Paying for One-Size-Fits-All Fina...

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Aug 11, 202537:23pending

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

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Aug 7, 202532:02pending

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

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Aug 4, 202535:19pending

Does Medical Debt Impact Your Credit Score? And How Much Do You Really Need To S...

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Jul 31, 202536:27pending

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

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Jul 28, 202529:56pending

Housing Market in Flux: Should You Buy Now Before Prices Shift? (Plus: How Teens...

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Jul 24, 202536:18pending

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

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Jul 21, 202532:43pending

SALT Cap Raised, Clean Energy Credits Ending: Adapt Your Finances to the “Big, B...

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Jul 17, 202530:10pending

Smart Planning Sessions: Go “Work Optional” and Move Retirement Funds Penalty-Fr...

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Jul 14, 202538:13pending

Buy Now, Pay Later Comes at a Price: Credit Score Risks You Need to Know (Plus:...

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Jul 10, 202532:53pending

Amazon Prime Day Hacks and Budgeting Tips for Emotional Shoppers

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Jul 7, 202531:13pending

How to Retire Early and Live Abroad: Your Guide to Making FIRE Last (Plus: 2025...

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Jul 3, 202535:56pending

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

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Jun 30, 202536:36pending

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

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Jun 26, 202534:30pending

Your Housing Questions Answered: Down Payments, Mortgage Recasting, and Buying i...

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Jun 23, 202534:08pending

Are You Saving Enough in 2025? What the Data Says About Falling Short (Plus: Whe...

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Jun 19, 202525:18pending

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

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Jun 16, 202535:32pending

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

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Jun 12, 202531:58pending

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

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Jun 9, 202537:42pending

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

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Jun 5, 202533:38pending

Recover from Vacation Overspending and Avoid Costly Rental Property Management M...

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Jun 2, 202538:21pending

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

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May 29, 202528:07pending

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

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May 26, 202523:14pending

How to Prepare for Stagflation and Make Your Insurance Work Harder

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May 22, 202533:58pending

Smart Planning Sessions: Investing Through Uncertainty and Planning for Early Re...

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May 19, 202546:30pending

Is 'Made in the USA' Still Worth It with Tariffs? Plus: Best Accounts for Your H...

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May 15, 202525:53pending

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

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May 12, 202537:53pending
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