NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

NerdWallet’s objective finance journalists answer real-world questions empowering you to make smarter decisions with your money and help your finances thrive.


The Nerds are your resource to make the most of your personal finances, while cutting through the clutter and misinformation of today’s economic news and advice. You’ll get clarity on strategies to help you build your wealth, invest wisely, shop for financial products, and plan for major life events.


By the end of each episode, you’ll feel smarter and more informed to make the most of your finances. Future You will thank you.


Join hosts Sean Pyles, Sara Rathner, and other expert Nerds as they discuss everything personal finance, including:


- Credit cards: credit card rewards, different types of credit cards, credit card annual fees


- Investing and retirement: investment strategies, retirement planning, financial independence, investing in the stock market, money market accounts, financial strategies, mutual funds, short-term bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Roth IRA investing, robo-advisors, retirement savings


- Personal finance: budgeting methods, emergency funds, paying off debt, frugal living, money management tips, wealth accumulation, money habits, cultivating a money growth mindset, debt-free living, financial resources, budgeting apps and browser extensions, avoiding scams, tax bills, financial success and financial stability


- Banking: high-yield saving accounts, online banking, credit unions


- Loans: student loans, home equity loans, HELOC, student loan forgiveness


- Home: mortgage interest rates, homebuying, home improvement projects, homeowners insurance


- Insurance: travel insurance, pet insurance, auto insurance, home insurance


You’ll love NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast if you like podcasts like Planet Money, The Personal Finance Podcast, DIY Money, Afford Anything, How to Money, The Ramsey Show, Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin, NPR’s Life Kit: Money, Popcorn Finance, Money Girl, Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, So Money with Farnoosh Tarabi, The Money with Katie Show, All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins, The Stacking Benjamins Show, MoneyWatch with Jill Schlesinger, or Your Money, Your Wealth.


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Health Insurance Deadline, and Getting the Best...
An important deadline looms for getting health insurance on the ACA exchanges. Liz and Sean discuss what you should know, even if you already have health insurance. Then they answer a listener’s question about how to find the best rates (and...
23 min
277
Rethinking Credit Reporting, and Lightning Roun...
Credit reporting is flawed. Liz and Sean discuss what the issues are and how they can be fixed. Then they answer a number of listener questions back to back in a lightning round of money questions, including managing taxes while working remotely and...
34 min
278
Combating Inflation, and Risks of Small Mortgag...
Inflation is on the rise, as your budget has surely noticed. This episode, Sean talks with investing Nerd Alana Benson about what’s happening and what it means for your finances. Then Sean and Liz answer a listener’s question about the potential...
20 min
279
Saving at the Pump, and 401(k) Limits
25 min
280
Midyear Money Check-In, and Managing Finances A...
27 min
281
Savings Tips, and Updates to the Child Tax Credit
21 min
282
When Travel Insurance Is Worth It, and Buying a...
25 min
283
Crypto-Earning Credit Cards, and Short-Term Inv...
19 min
284
The Psychology of Debt, and When to Refinance
27 min
285
Buy Now, Pay Later Loans, and Getting Started B...
24 min
286
Big Purchases, and Overcoming Money Guilt
31 min
287
Free Health Insurance, and Finding Scholarships
23 min
288
Pet Scams, and Buying Different Home Types
23 min
289
Air Travel, and Collections Accounts on Credit ...
15 min
290
Cannabis Investing, and Too Much Cash
22 min
291
Retiring Early, and Finding Lost Money
25 min
292
Pandemic Savings Goals, and Taxes on Inheritance
25 min
293
Spring Cleaning, and COVID Taxes
23 min
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Redlining, and the Credit Impact of Paying Off ...
22 min
295
Procrastination, and Paying Student Loans vs. I...
23 min
296
Pandemic Debt, and Moving Costs
29 min
297
Saving at the Pump, and 401(k) Limits
25 min
298
Why to File Your Taxes Early, and Tapping Your ...
30 min
299
Money News You Missed, and the 50/30/20 Budget
23 min
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Stock Market Shenanigans, and Talking About Mon...
33 min