NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
By NerdWallet Personal Finance
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 milestones. And if you have questions for the Nerds, you can leave them a voicemail at 901-730-6373. Join hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, Elizabeth Ayoola, and other expert Nerds as they answer your biggest money questions and share strategies to help you build wealth and reach your financial goals, including: – Investing: Advanced investment strategies, integrating ETFs and mutual funds into a diversified portfolio, tax-efficient retir
Episodes (13)
What AI Gets Wrong About Your Money and What a New Study Reveals About Credit Card Debt
Budget Rehab: How to Optimize Your Savings Goals When You've Already Paid Off All Your Debt
What Warflation Costs You and Whether a Short-Term Rental Beats Investing Your Home Sale Proceeds
What Does "Rich" Really Mean? Reddit's Personal Finance Questions, Answered by the Nerds
Is Your Portfolio Ready for Energy Price Swings? Plus, Tackling Debt on a High Income
AI in the Home Buying Process: What Works, What Doesn't, and When to Call an Expert
USPS’ Cash Crisis Hits More Than Your Mailbox, Plus The Debt Settlement Trap to Avoid
Pet Insurance vs Savings Account and the APR vs APY Rules That Could Save You Cash
Spring Homebuying in 2026 and the Case for Never Paying Off Your Mortgage
Mrs. Dow Jones's New Rules for Getting Rich, Plus How to Combine Finances After Marriage
Is College Worth It in 2026? Plus, How to Split Solo 401(k) Contributions to Save More
Money Lessons From Our Moms and How to Budget With an HSA on a High-Deductible Plan
Why Middle Class Budgets Are Cracking and How to Use Travel Points Before They Devalue
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