NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

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, 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 retirement planning, understanding Roth IRA conversions, and navigating robo-advisors.

– Credit Cards: Top credit cards for travel rewards and luxury perks, balance transfer strategies, maximizing credit card points, and optimizing credit card usage to boost your credit score.

– Personal Finance: Advanced budgeting tips, building generational wealth, creating effective savings plans, managing high-income expenses, and developing a strong money growth mindset.

– Home: Smart strategies for homebuying in competitive markets, leveraging home equity loans and HELOCs, refinancing for long-term savings, first-time homebuying tips, and budgeting for major home improvements.

If you’re searching for the best personal finance podcasts or want practical knowledge to make smarter money decisions, then follow NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast.

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,Money Guy Show, 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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Latest Episode

Tap to Pay, Tap to Overspend? Mobile Wallet Traps and Money Conversations That Pay Off (15.09.2025)

Previous Episodes

  • AI Stocks May Be in a Bubble, and Car Prices Could Rise Soon — Here’s What to Know 11.09.2025
  • Estate Planning Made Simple and How to Handle Family Loans 08.09.2025
  • Why Refis Are Spiking and How to Optimize Your 401k Target-Date Fund for Long-Term Growth 04.09.2025
  • Smart Buying Tips from Your Mama’s Kitchen and How to Change Banks Wisely 01.09.2025
  • How to Talk Finances Before Cohabitating, and Why Coffee and Tea Prices Are Surging 28.08.2025
  • Bank Account Denied? Overcome Verification Hurdles and Maximize Sign-Up Bonuses 25.08.2025
  • Budget Rehab: Can a Family Rebuild Their Emergency Fund and Still Afford the Life They Want? 21.08.2025
  • How to Pay Less for Your Prescriptions and Brace for a Health Insurance Shake-Up 18.08.2025
  • What Happens When You Trade Your Home for a Debt-Free Start? 14.08.2025
  • Stop Living by One-Size-Fits-All Budgets — and Paying for One-Size-Fits-All Financial Advice 11.08.2025
  • Here’s What Tariffs Could Cost You (Plus: Downgrade or Ditch Your Premium Card?) 07.08.2025
  • More Money, More Priorities: Don’t Let a Bigger Paycheck Go to Waste 04.08.2025
  • Does Medical Debt Impact Your Credit Score? And How Much Do You Really Need To Save for a Home 31.07.2025
  • The Right Way to Dodge Scams, Plus Learn How Robo-Investing Works 28.07.2025
  • Housing Market in Flux: Should You Buy Now Before Prices Shift? (Plus: How Teens Can Build Credit) 24.07.2025
  • Savings Bonds Explained: When to Buy, When to Cash In, and If They’re Still Worth It 21.07.2025
  • SALT Cap Raised, Clean Energy Credits Ending: Adapt Your Finances to the “Big, Beautiful Bill” 17.07.2025
  • Smart Planning Sessions: Go “Work Optional” and Move Retirement Funds Penalty-Free (Plus: Your Midyear Money Check-In) 14.07.2025
  • Buy Now, Pay Later Comes at a Price: Credit Score Risks You Need to Know (Plus: $124k Windfall Tips) 10.07.2025
  • Amazon Prime Day Hacks and Budgeting Tips for Emotional Shoppers 07.07.2025

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