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 ...
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Planning your next vacation? Before you budget, learn how to get the most out of your travel dollars with Smart Travel. NerdWallet’s trusted travel experts, Sally French and Meghan Coyle, are here to help your travel dollars work even harder. But the travel Nerds don’t just make recommendations; they break down the latest travel details, exploring the pros and cons of specific strategies, practical tools, and tactics. Dive deep with the experts as they lay out all the options so you can fina ...
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Host Jill Schlesinger, CFP®, tackles sometimes uncomfortable and even controversial money and investing issues, without the financial jargon, to get to the heart of what’s important for anyone to know. Jill takes listener phone calls and interviews informative and entertaining guests each week to uncover surprising insights and provide actionable information so you can make the most of your money. Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Head to Jillonmoney.com and click the "Conta ...
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Save, Spend, Invest, Stocks, Real Estate. Everyone has a relationship with money.
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Caleb Kioh, Founder of the WalletGyde, talks with top industry professionals to go on a financial journey that creates a platform for success. The habits learned will change your financial lifestyle so you can more easily manage your money. Follow @WalletGyde on IG to develop the right habits to save!
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The Modern CFO podcast is designed to illuminate the hard work that is behind the scenes in financing next-generation ideas and technologies, as well as acknowledging the developing role of senior financial professionals, and the tools they rely upon.
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This is the stuff you millionaires in the making need to know to kick start or propel you on your financial fitness journey. Tracey Bissett, Founder of Bissett Financial Fitness and award winning Financial Literacy Champion, gives you the straight goods each week to set yourself up for financial success. As a former executive at TD Bank, one of Canada's Big 5 Banks, Tracey has worked with and in support of thousands of individuals and entrepreneurs to secure the financing they needed. This h ...
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Open Enrollment 2026: How to Choose Dental, Vision, Life and Disability (Plus: When to Refinance a Home)
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37:23Learn how to pick dental, vision, life, and disability coverage with confidence, and when refinancing a home can actually save you money. Is now a good time to refinance your mortgage? Which open enrollment benefits are worth it this year? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola talk to an expert about the ins and outs of open enrollment in 2026. But…
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Portfolio Manager John Rotonti on Investing in AI, Heist Movies, and Money Struggles
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31:05Growing up in New Orleans, John Rotonti thought his family was wealthy. After all, he and his sisters went to an expensive private school and their family frequently vacationed in Europe and Hawaii. Soon after he started attending the University of Richmond, the façade of his family’s wealth started to crumble. Currently a portfolio manager at Bast…
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With early retirement in our plans, should we switch from retirement accounts to a brokerage account? Have a money question? Email us here…
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With some bad financial decisions in our past, and a large inheritance now in the picture, we're terrified of making the wrong move. Have a money question? Email us here…
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How to Tell If a Premium Travel Card Is Worth the Fee
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55:51Learn when pricey travel cards are worth it and how to pick the one that gives you the most value. Are premium travel cards worth the high price tag? How do you decide which one(s) to keep in your wallet? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle break down the real-world math of annual fees and rewards to help you understand when these cards pay for the…
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With a recent divorce now in the rearview mirror, what's the right financial game plan to ensure that I'm still on track for a solid retirement? Have a money question? Email us here…
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With four rental properties providing income, and low expenses, is it okay if I transition into part-time work? Have a money question? Email us here…
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Healthcare Open Enrollment Tips for 2026 and a Catch-Up Plan for Retirement
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34:38Learn how to pick the right health plan for your situation and build a stronger retirement even if you feel behind. How do you choose the best health plan during open enrollment? What can you do to secure retirement if savings feel like they’re falling short? In the first of a two-part series, hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola break down open e…
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Even though my husband is currently furloughed, is it okay if I start looking for a new (lesser paying) job? Have a money question? Email us here…
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Introducing How We Made Your Mother Season 2!
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5:09It’s been 20 years since How I Met Your Mother premiered, and just over 10 years since the finale. Josh Radnor, who played “Ted” for nine seasons teams up with series co-creator Craig Thomas for this episode-by-episode rewatch podcast. For the superfans, HWMYM will get into all the secrets, theories, and pineapples, but we'll also use HIMYM – and o…
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Heather Boneparth’s Path from Having $200,000 of Debt to Becoming Financially Unstoppable
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32:29When she was 8 years old Heather Boneparth got into an argument about money with her grandfather. It’s just one of the memories from her childhood that left a financial imprint on her, lasting into adulthood. Now an attorney and the director of business & legal affairs at Bone Fide Wealth (a wealth management firm she runs with her husband Douglas)…
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Am I better off continuing to rent and investing my commission checks in the stock market or should I be looking to buy? Have a money question? Email us here…
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How to Budget Better With Your Partner and Why Scam Calls Are Surging
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36:09Learn how to spot shutdown-era scams and build a budget that works even when you and your partner disagree. How can you protect yourself from shutdown-era scams? How do you build a household budget when you and your partner see money differently? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola share strategies to figure out a household budget when you and yo…
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We are both 52 years old and my husband is completely burned out at his corporate job. Is retirement in five years a possibility? Have a money question? Email us here…
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How to Make Every Trip More Meaningful — Without Spending More (w/ Expedia’s “Powering Travel” Host Elisabeth Goodridge)
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33:03Learn how you can make travel more meaningful without overspending or missing out on authentic experiences. How do you plan a vacation that feels “worth it” without overspending? What’s the smartest way to turn bank points into long-haul premium flights? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss how to design trips that maximize satisfaction and …
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I'm worried sick that we are on the verge of a market crash. What do you think? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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I'm 66 and have been retired for four years, but I still have some outstanding debt, how should I tackle? Have a money question? Email us here…
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Big Event Budgeting and Credit Monitoring: What to Know Before You Swipe
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36:30Learn how to get and read your free credit reports and spot red flags so you can protect your score and money. How do you set a realistic budget for a big life event without guilt? What’s the foolproof way to get and read your free credit reports? In this episode, hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss wedding budgeting and credit monitoring…
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I'm 40 years old and am navigating the complexities of figuring out my aging parents' estate plan. Am I taking the right steps? Have a money question? Email us here…
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"I cleaned Eddie Murphy's pool." Todd Wenning's 1st Job, Current Job, and Favorite Bit of Wisdom
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32:29Decades before he started KNA Capital, a boutique investment firm, Todd Wenning got an up-close look at the homes of the rich and famous as he cleaned their swimming pools. He takes a break from teaching finance at the University of Dayton to discuss: - Why his love of history resulted in a college degree from St. Joseph’s University but not a care…
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To recognize National Estate Planning Awareness Week, here's a snippet from our recent webinar with Juliet Kalib and Rick Kahler. Juliet is a trusts and estates attorney and Rick is a fee-only financial planner as well as a financial therapist. If you want to see the full hour, you can sign up here. Have a money question? Email us here Subscrib…
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Invest or Pay Down Debt? Plus How to Save Big This Holiday Season
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23:36Learn how to handle holiday shopping in an increasingly expensive spending environment. Plus, lightning round insights around debt, investing, and savings goals. How should you prepare for holiday shopping when tariffs and inflation are leading to higher prices? When should you prioritize paying off your mortgage versus investing in the market? Hos…
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With two pensions on the horizon, would it be a bad idea to severely deplete our retirement accounts to purchase our dream vacation home? Have a money question? Email us here…
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Travel More, Stress Less: How to Build a Financial Plan That Funds Your Adventures
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44:51Learn how to plan travel without derailing your long-term finances or your retirement goals. How can you plan travel without throwing off your long-term financial goals? How do you budget for a dream sabbatical without wrecking your savings? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss how to afford meaningful travel while keeping your financial fut…
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I’m starting to feel burnout at work, and I’m being pushed by leadership to take on even more responsibilities for a promotion. Should I do it? Have a money question? Email us here…
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I'm 52 years old and am burnt out after working in technology for 30 years. Can I quit/retire and do a bit of traveling? Have a money question? Email us here…
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Are You Covered? Hidden Gaps in Life Insurance That Could Cost Your Family
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38:59Learn how to choose term vs whole life insurance and calculate your coverage so your family stays protected. How much life insurance do you really need? Which is smarter, term or whole life? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss recent smart, fun, and dumb spending to spark a quick audit of your own money habits, then pivot to right-sizing …
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We're both federal employees and my wife is currently furloughed and pregnant with our first child. How do we navigate this period? Have a money question? Email us here…
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Comedian Paul Ollinger on Being a Facebook Executive & the Hilarious World of Estate Planning
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36:49Growing up with five siblings, Paul Ollinger vividly recalls the lengths to which his "frugal" parents would go to avoid spending money. While getting his MBA at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, he discovered his love of stand-up comedy after he’d taken out $80,000 in student loans. Now busy with his comedy career and hosting the podcast "…
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If I retire at 68 in 2026, I have forecasted a monthly Social Security and pension income that will cover expenses and offer a $1,300 cushion. Do you think I am okay to retire? Have a money question? Email us here…
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What Home Sellers Can Legally Hide and How to Master Irregular Bills
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34:24Learn 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 disclose deaths, crimes or “hauntings” in a home? How can you budget for irregular expenses without daily tracking? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola open a spooky episode with housing Nerds Holden Lewis and Ka…
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My gut wants to be free of the mortgage, but I also want to make the best financial decision. Please help! I hate being in limbo! Have a money question? Email us here…
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When to Book and Fly for Cheaper Holiday Trips in 2025
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23:36Learn the optimal days to fly, when to book, and how to stretch your points for cheaper holiday travel. When is the prime time to book Thanksgiving and Christmas flights this year? How can you stretch points to cover pricey holiday trips? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss holiday booking windows and money-saving strategies to help you lan…
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Squinting to See Light at the End of the Tunnel
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17:00I don't enjoy my job, so I want to be sure I'm doing everything possible to reach the day when I can call my employer and say I'm not coming in ever again. Have a money question? Email us here…
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I’ve always done our finances, but think it might be time to hand it off to a professional, but I’m really struggling with letting go. Can you help? Have a money question? Email us here…
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Feeling Burned Out? How to Know When to Quit Your Job — and What to Do First
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38:36Learn 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. What amount of cash should you keep on hand? Should you “quiet quit” or make a clean break from your job? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss everyday wallet decisions and career change trade-offs …
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I'm feeling like we've got too many irons in the financial fire. Can we pull a couple out? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Bryan Hinmon Has a "Healthy Obsession" with Investing
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33:58Some people come to investing later in life. But when Bryan Hinmon was a teenager, he was determined to make it his career. In choosing a college, he picked one of the few in the country that had a student-managed fund so he could get experience as quickly as possible. Now the Chief Investment Officer at Maridea Wealth Management, Bryan discusses: …
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My uncle overseas passed away and left me a sizable inheritance. The advisor I’ve been working with recommended a whole life insurance policy. What do you think? Have a money question? Email us here…
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What Fewer Earnings Reports Could Mean for Investors and How to Teach Kids About Money (Video Episode)
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39:55In 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. Will corporate earnings reports soon shift from quarterly to twice a year? And what could new rules about day trading mean for everyday investors? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola team up with sen…
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My wife and I are both in our mid 50s and we're planning for retirement in about five years, can we do it? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Enjoy the Halloween Travel Boom Without Getting Scared by Prices (Video Episode)
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30:48In this special video episode, watch Sally brave haunted attractions and reveal the surprising rise of Halloween vacations. Is Halloween travel worth the money right now? Which fall travel deals are worth your time? Watch hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss how Halloween became a peak travel moment and what it really costs — and see how Sal…
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Watch the Nerds Sweat It Out: Hot Wings Meet Hot Money Takes (Video Episode)
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44:26In this special video episode, Sean and Elizabeth and special guests eat spicy wings and share hot takes on saving versus investing, inflation, crypto, and when to trade up for an electric vehicle. When should you prioritize investing over traditional savings? How do you know when to keep repairing your car versus trading it in for something new, l…
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In the next six years I'd like to sell my business and do something else. I'm not sure what exactly, but something different. Have a money question? Email us here Subsc…
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Revisiting Morgan Housel w/ a Sneak Preview of His New Book "The Art of Spending Money"
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42:32Bestselling author Morgan Housel’s latest book, “The Art Of Spending Money” will hit stores on October 7. So, it seems like a good time to revisit the conversation we had with him nearly a year ago. As an added bonus, we’ve got a sneak preview of the opening chapter of his new book! Morgan discusses: - His teenage dream of becoming an investment ba…
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Today we're joined by Jana Davis, a financial advisor and CFP® at Abacus Wealth Partners, a purpose-driven, values-centric financial advisory firm, focused on creating authentic and measurable impact in three key areas: Delivering values-aligned financial advice to improve people’s lives Being thoughtful about the impact investments have on soci…
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Budget Rehab: What Our Hosts’ Spending Reveals About Smarter Money Moves (Video Episode)
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37:33In this special video episode, Sean and Elizabeth give each other a “budget rehab,” revealing their own budgets to help you fix yours. How can you feel more in control of your spending? How can you plan for irregular expenses like credit card annual fees or surprise bills? In this video episode, hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola give each other…
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I joined CBS Mornings to break down how the government shutdown could affect the economy and your personal finances. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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