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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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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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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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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Interviews and deep-dives into the biggest and most interesting headlines with some of the smartest people in the world. From authors to political leaders to business leaders to parenting experts, Mosheh and Jill get answers to the questions you are asking and take you behind the headlines in episodes for context and analysis.
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Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) is a nonprofit committed to guaranteeing that all U.S. high school students receive a personal finance course prior to graduating. NGPF has become the number one source for over 115,000 educators looking for high-quality, engaging personal finance curriculum to equip students with the skills they need to thrive in the future. The organization invests in teacher professional development with live Virtual Professional Development, 11 Certification Courses, and ...
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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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How to Talk Finances Before Cohabitating, and Why Coffee and Tea Prices Are Surging
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32:19Before cohabiting, how do you talk about finances without conflict? Plus: the global forces pushing up your coffee and tea bill. Why are your daily coffee, tea, or matcha drinks costing more? What financial conversations should you have with your partner before signing a lease together? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola explore rising beverage …
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EP 153: Mid-Year Money Check-In: Saving, Spending & Surviving Inflation with NerdWallet Experts
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42:28In this mid-year money check-in, Mosheh is joined by Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola, co-hosts of NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast, to tackle the questions we’re all asking: How do the latest economic headlines actually affect my wallet? From tariffs and grocery bills to debt, side hustles, and retirement planning, they break down practical ways to…
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Bill Bynum, CEO of Hope Credit Union and the Hope Policy Institute
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54:31In this NGPF Podcast episode, Tim Ranzetta sits down with Bill Bynum, CEO of Hope Credit Union, to explore how innovative banking solutions are transforming lives across the Deep South. Educators will hear firsthand stories on breaking down financial barriers, fostering dignity for underbanked communities, and empowering students through real-world…
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Is it a good move to ditch my target date fund and instead invest a bit more aggressively? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Airport Lounge Access, Family Award Travel, and Cruise Savings: Your Questions Answered
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28:49Learn how to get into airport lounges, stretch rewards for family travel, and score the best cruise deals from New York. How can you get into airport lounges if you don’t have elite status? What’s the cheapest way to book a cruise from New York? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle dig into your questions about airport lounges, family travel, cruise…
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How much extra money can we afford to spend on "fun" things, such as travel and hobbies? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill…
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When I retire next year, I'll have various retirement accounts, should I look to consolidate them? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Bank Account Denied? Overcome Verification Hurdles and Maximize Sign-Up Bonuses
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26:32Learn about banking blacklists and how to decide when sign-up bonuses are worth your time and money. Why might you get denied when trying to open a new bank account online, even if all your information is correct? When are bank account sign-up bonuses really worth pursuing? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola explain how banks verify identities, …
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With different pension options to choose from, we're not sure which one to pick for my husband. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jil…
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EP 154: Consumer Reports on Protecting Your Wallet, Your Data, and Your Family
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36:26From baby products to big-ticket electronics, Consumer Reports has been testing—and exposing—the truth about products for 90 years. CEO Phil Radford joins the Mo News Podcast to share what his team is uncovering right now: hidden chemicals, shrinking privacy protections, the latest on safety and what some of the cuts in Washington could mean for ev…
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Am I in a good position to scale back at work and pursue my next endeavor and live a bit more? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on…
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Budget Rehab: Can a Family Rebuild Their Emergency Fund and Still Afford the Life They Want?
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34:26The Nerds debut a new Budget Rehab segment, dissecting a real family’s budget to reveal strategies for saving more, investing smarter, and managing lifestyle costs. Plus: tariffs’ role in rising auto insurance. Why are auto insurance premiums continuing to climb, and what do tariffs have to do with it? How can a real family adjust their budget to m…
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I know I’ve saved (what for me) seems like a ton of money but I'm not sure how to transition to not having a steady paycheck. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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How to Pay for Study Abroad and Save Overseas (Plus: Alaska Airlines’ New Rewards Program and Premium Travel Card)
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32:34Budget smarter for study abroad and learn how to cover costs with scholarships, aid, and credit cards. Plus: get the inside scoop on Alaska Airlines’ new premium airline credit card. Can you save money by studying abroad? What scholarships and financial aid can actually cover international programs? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss the c…
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We think we are on track with our savings and want to figure out how and when we decide to sell our house and move somewhere else. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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While my job is good, lamentably, the relationship with my boss is not. My position is due for renewal later this year and I'm fairly certain it will not be renewed. Have a money question? Email us here…
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How to Pay Less for Your Prescriptions and Brace for a Health Insurance Shake-Up
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30:30Learn how to cut prescription costs and prepare for steep health insurance hikes if ACA tax credits expire. How can you make prescription drugs more affordable? What can you do if subsidies in the Affordable Care Act expire and health insurance costs spike? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss rising prescription costs and looming changes …
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My Planner Is Suggesting I Buy an Annuity
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17:35A financial planner is suggesting I purchase an annuity as a "private pension." Is this product necessary in my situation? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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EP 152: Controlling the Weather: The Promise and the Power of Cloud Seeding
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46:17As water shortages intensify across the globe, one company is betting on a controversial solution: making it rain—literally. In this episode, we’re joined by Augustus Doricko, founder and CEO of Rainmaker, to break down the science, promise, and misconceptions around cloud seeding. We explore how this decades-old technology has advanced, what it co…
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Today we're joined by Nick Maggiulli, Chief Operating Officer for Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC, to discuss his recently released book, The Wealth Ladder: Proven Strategies for Every Step of Your Financial Life. The book is not a get-rich-quick scheme or a one-size-fits-all solution to your money problems. It’s a new philosophy for thin…
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What Happens When You Trade Your Home for a Debt-Free Start?
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32:08Is tapping your home equity ever a smart way to reset your finances? One listener’s story reveals what to weigh before selling. Should you sell your house to wipe out credit card debt and start over? What are the hidden trade-offs when using home equity to eliminate debt? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola talk with a listener navigating $55,000…
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Should I absorb the annuity surrender charges and reinvest the money into my current investment, which is earning 9% compounded quarterly? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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EP 151: Andrew Cuomo Makes His Case – The Stakes for New York City
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54:01In the aftermath of the worst mass shooting in NYC in 25 years, we speak with NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo as new details emerge about the attack and the suspect. The former NY governor discusses the state of gun violence, what he thinks needs to be done about assault weapons at the federal level, and how ‘Mayor Cuomo’ would handle public saf…
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EP 150: Pete Buttigieg’s Warning For His Own Party—And The Country
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1:01:35Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins the Mo News Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation just months after leaving the Biden administration, to talk politics, democracy, aviation, fatherhood—and his latest thinking on a potential 2028 presidential run. Buttigieg weighs in on Trump’s second term, his budget cuts, the flood of executi…
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EP 149: Six Months of Trump 2.0: Sean Spicer on the MAGA Divide, Immigration Fights & Epstein Fallout
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1:00:43As President Trump hits the halfway mark of his first year back in office, former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation grading Trump’s second-term performance—the wins, the losses, and what might come next. Now host of The Sean Spicer Show, Spicer weighs in on everything from immigration raid…
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EP 148: The Nose Knows: Designing the Smells We Love (and Remember)
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51:15Today, we're exploring the science behind scent—and why it’s so deeply connected to our brains. Joining Mosheh for this conversation is Mike Kinsey, a master perfumer and olfactive scientist at Procter & Gamble, who helps create some of the most recognizable scents in household products. In this special episode, sponsored by Gain and Downy, Mike br…
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EP 147: The Future Of Everything: Will AI Take Your Job? What to Know—and Do—Now
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59:52From AI replacing jobs to a war for Arctic resources, the next decade will look nothing like the last. Bank of America’s Global Strategist Haim Israel joins Mosheh to unpack his team’s new report predicting the eight major forces that will reshape our world by 2030 and beyond. Israel warns that AI will soon upend job markets across industries, with…
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EP 146: How Walmart Is Approaching Tariff Pricing, WH Battles, And A Look At A Future Where AI Could Restock Your Home Automatically
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38:59As tariffs and global economic uncertainty weigh on businesses, Walmart EVP Dan Bartlett joins Mo News from the company’s shareholders meeting in Bentonville to break down how the retail giant is navigating tariff and economic uncertainty. Bartlett explains how Walmart is approaching increasing prices, how it’s absorbing costs as President Trump te…
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EP 145: Social Media, Building Brands, and the Creator Economy - A Conversation with Sammi Cohen
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45:18In this episode: an in-depth conversation between Mosh and Sammi Cohen (@sammicohentalks), the creator of Social Currency — a newsletter and podcast that explores how the internet is reshaping our lives and our spending habits.In this conversation, you'll get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the creator economy, how brands are thinking about creators…
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Pack Smarter, Spend Less: How to Travel Light Without Losing Comfort
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26:04Learn how to pack smarter and lighter with actionable tips to save money, avoid fees, and travel stress-free. What travel gear can you stop packing to cut costs? How much money can you save by packing your luggage the right way? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss smart packing tips that could have a real impact on your travel spending. But…
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I would feel horrible losing a large portion of a recent inheritance, so I want to be careful, but I also want to maximize its earnings potential. What are my options? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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When it comes to finances, I generally take the path of least resistance. Do I need to take a more active role or can I continue to coast? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Stop Living by One-Size-Fits-All Budgets — and Paying for One-Size-Fits-All Financial Advice
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37:23Understand how to assess when financial advisor fees are worth it and how to rethink personal finance rules that don’t serve you. What are the different financial advisor fees, and how can you decide if they’re worth it? Do you need to follow traditional budgeting and debt payoff rules to be financially successful? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ay…
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I am 61 and my husband is 59. We've been discussing my retiring next year and he would retire two years later when he is 62. Is this doable? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Here’s What Tariffs Could Cost You (Plus: Downgrade or Ditch Your Premium Card?)
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32:02Understand how new tariffs may hit your wallet and whether premium credit card fees are still worth it. What do new U.S. tariffs mean for prices on everyday goods and cars? What should you consider when choosing a premium travel credit card? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the latest economic indicators and the changing landscape of c…
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Are we in a good spot for me to step away from my job and retire (age 58) at end of the year? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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Lost Bag Bailout: How Travel Insurance and Credit Cards Can Save You Thousands
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35:16Handle lost luggage like a pro with tips for getting reimbursed and packing smarter to avoid future headaches. What should you do when your luggage disappears on an international trip? Which credit cards and travel insurance policies actually help when this happens? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss Meghan’s real-life saga of lost luggage…
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My husband still worries and is afraid to spend money. What can I tell him to help him see that things are fine and we can afford to have a little fun? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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I have met with a third financial advisor (a fiduciary) and I'm still not convinced I need a planner. What do you think? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill …
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More Money, More Priorities: Don’t Let a Bigger Paycheck Go to Waste
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35:19New job, more income — now what? Hear how one listener is managing his Roth IRA, health savings account, high-yield savings, and more. Is it smart to use a Roth IRA like a savings account? How should you prioritize your money across savings, debt, and retirement after getting a higher-paying job? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola answer a liste…
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Need to Find Peace and Get Some Time Back
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21:32What I’ve earned, I’ve put towards many other expenses and am now wanting to pause and see how I am doing. Am I on track to find peace and get some time back? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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EP 145: Controlling the Weather - The Promise and the Power of Cloud Seeding
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46:17As water shortages intensify across the globe, one company is betting on a controversial solution: making it rain—literally. In this episode, we’re joined by Augustus Doricko, founder and CEO of Rainmaker, to break down the science, promise, and misconceptions around cloud seeding. We explore how this decades-old technology has advanced, what it co…
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Does Medical Debt Impact Your Credit Score? And How Much Do You Really Need To Save for a Home
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36:27How to protect your credit from medical debt and choose the right way to save for a home down payment. How does medical debt affect your credit score? What accounts can you use to save for a house down payment? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the recent reversal of a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that would have removed me…
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When I look at the numbers with a life expectancy of 90, it seems like I can finally retire with a conservative withdrawal rate. Are the numbers right? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Your Travel Credit Card Questions Answered: What to Keep, What to Add, and When to Redeem
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34:10Optimize your travel rewards strategy with the latest card and perk updates, smart downgrade-and-reapply moves, and tips for combining and redeeming points for maximum value. Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle answer listener questions to help you travel smarter. But first, they share a ton of recent credit card news, including Citi launching a pr…
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As I navigate my single life (no children) as I enter my mid-50s, should I be considering a long-term care policy? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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Should we switch all of our retirement accounts to traditional from Roth to reduce income and qualify for all the tax deduction we are eligible for? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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The Right Way to Dodge Scams, Plus Learn How Robo-Investing Works
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29:56Learn how to dodge scams to protect your money, then understand how to compare robo vs. traditional investment risks. What should you do if your credit card is compromised in a scam? Are robo-advisors riskier than traditional brokerage accounts? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss how to spot and respond to identity theft and dig into how…
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