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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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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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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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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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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After only recently prioritizing my retirement, will I have enough money to last 25 years or so? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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You Might Also Like: What Should I Do With My Money? from Morgan Stanley
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29:27Kristin, a real estate agent, is totally stressed about money, especially when she thinks about her daughters' future. She does not like talking about money, but she really wants to set her kids up financially, just like her dad did for her. She's working with her financial advisor, Sarah, who's helping her navigate these worries, especially with p…
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In the scenario that we both lost our jobs right now, would we have enough to get us through to full retirement age? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Stop Overpaying With Miles: The Redemption Rules Smart Travelers Use in 2025
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44:03In a special presentation of Smart Travel, learn what your points and miles are really worth in 2025 — and why the answer might change how you book travel. Should you take a $650 flight voucher or 32,500 miles? How much are your points and miles actually worth? Smart Travel hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle break down the latest NerdWallet valuat…
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I'm a relatively new doctor, and I'm finally making good money, am I doing enough to prepare for retirement? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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With every episode, Lena Dunham and Alissa Bennett take you on a historical deep dive into the life of a woman society dismissed by calling her mad, sad, or just plain bad: Lindsay Lohan, Judy Garland, Winona Ryder, Mariah Carey, Lil Kim and many more. Join them for a rich, hilarious, and heartbreaking look into exactly what it means when we call a…
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We are looking at cutting back our savings rate to enjoy a few other things while our kids are young and in the house, including not working as much as we are. Will it derail us? Have a money question? Email us here…
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Stay Ahead of a Government Shutdown and Learn How to Invest Extra Money Wisely
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31:06Learn how to prepare for a government shutdown and where to put $600 a month after building your emergency fund. What happens in a federal government shutdown? Where should you put $600/month after funding an emergency cushion? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the looming shutdown before answering a listener’s question about where to a…
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Peace of Mind With Allocations Heading Into Retirement
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18:48I am one year away from retirement and my husband is three years out and I want to know if we should adjust our allocations? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Should I Move to a Low Cost Brokerage Firm?
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19:31Should I consider moving my accounts to a low cost brokerage like Vanguard, or at this point is it better to leave them where they are? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe…
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Should I Convert My Traditional IRAs to Roth?
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23:49I max out my 401(k) with everything going into the Roth option. I still have some pre-tax money left in a traditional IRA, should I convert it? Have a money question? Email us here Sub…
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Preparing Finances for Fall and How to Help Parents Who Haven’t Saved Enough
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30:34Learn how to prepare your finances for fall and support aging parents who have limited retirement savings. How can you check in on your finances this fall? What’s the best way to help parents with little savings retire? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola explain how you can give yourself a fall financial check-in before they answer a listener’s …
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Should I continue making income-driven repayments and hope that the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program isn't canceled, or should I pay off the full balance? Have a money question? Email us here…
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Introducing Simpsons Declassified with Nancy Cartwright
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2:15Simpsons fans —THE VAULT IS OPEN! I’m Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson for 35+ years, and I’m finally taking you inside Springfield. Simpsons Declassified is your all-access pass to the world’s most iconic, animated series. Each week, we crack open wild predictions, eerie coincidences and fan conspiracies and stories from 36 seasons (tha…
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My husband and I are still young in our careers since we've both pursued higher education but we want to make sure we are on the right track to "catch-up" on retirement. Have a money question? Email us here…
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The Fed Just Cut Rates — Here’s How to Make the Most of It (Plus: How to Freeze Your Credit)
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28:51Learn how the Fed rate cut impacts loans and savings, then find out when to freeze your credit and how to do it fast. What does a Federal Reserve rate cut mean for your wallet? Should you freeze your credit if an internet provider runs a soft pull? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola kick off this episode with senior news writer Anna Helhoski to …
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I'll soon be 65 and am looking for a retirement planning checkup as I contemplate a possible new job and/or career change for the next few years. Have a money question? Email us here…
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My wife is not returning to teaching this year so we're trying to figure out what to do with the money in her pension plan. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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I joined "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to preview the Federal Reserve's September meeting amid the Trump administration's push for the agency to lower interest rates. Have a money question? Email us here…
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Tap to Pay, Tap to Overspend? Mobile Wallet Traps and Money Conversations That Pay Off
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29:47Learn if digital wallets make you overspend and how simple habits can help you stay on budget. How do you start money conversations that actually help? Do mobile wallets make you overspend? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss intentional money conversations and the psychology of paying by phone vs. card vs. cash to help you control spendi…
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With potential big changes on the horizon, I'm looking for a gut check on where we are and if/where we could/should go next. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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I belatedly looked at my quarterly statements and saw that my quarterly advisement fees are in excess of $13k. Is the fee worth what I'm getting in return? Have a money question? Email us here…
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AI Stocks May Be in a Bubble, and Car Prices Could Rise Soon — Here’s What to Know
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33:24Learn how to think about AI stocks and decide if now’s the time to buy a car, including how to choose between 48- and 60-month loans. Are AI stocks in a bubble? Should you buy a car now or wait? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss AI-driven market euphoria and today’s car-buying math to help you understand how to balance risk in your inve…
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I just turned 39, and I know it sounds crazy, but I'm feeling burned out and want to know if I can take a break from work. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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I am in the Roth camp for sure, but is there ever a reason to choose a brokerage account over a pre-tax 401(k)? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Given the crazy housing market, will I ever be able to afford a piece of real estate? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Estate Planning Made Simple and How to Handle Family Loans
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32:09Learn how to build a simple estate plan and lend or repay family money without hurting your relationships. What’s the first thing to do when creating an estate plan? What’s the smartest way to handle loans between friends or family? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola break down estate-planning basics like wills, revocable trusts, living wills/ad…
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Do We Have Enough To Retire at My Age 59.5?
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23:29My calculations tell me we're okay, but now I'm wondering if we can retire even earlier than originally planned? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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I hate feeling stupid and don't want to be the dope that is too lazy to take an interest in how my money is managed. What's our next step? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Why Refis Are Spiking and How to Optimize Your 401k Target-Date Fund for Long-Term Growth
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28:02Learn when a refi saves money and how target-date funds work, including fees and when to pick a later fund year. What exactly is a target-date fund, and when should you move your date? How do you know if now is a good time to refinance a house? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss mortgage refinancing and target-date funds to help you unde…
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What's the best way to manage four different annuities, plus Social Security, during my retirement years? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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The calculators tell me I'm okay for retirement, are they correct? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Mon…
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With Roth conversions permitted within my workplace retirement plan, what's the best way to handle the taxes? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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Smart Buying Tips from Your Mama’s Kitchen and How to Change Banks Wisely
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36:39Find out when it’s worth splurging on kitchen gear and how to switch banks without losing your financial footing. What kitchen tools are actually worth the money? Is switching to an online bank really worth the hassle? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the value of investing in high-quality kitchen gear and what to consider when moving …
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With two pension choices to choose from, which one makes the most sense given our situation? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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As we approach retirement age, are the finances where they should be at this stage of our lives? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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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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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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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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