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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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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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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Smart Planning Sessions: Go “Work Optional” and Move Retirement Funds Penalty-Free (Plus: Your Midyear Money Check-In)
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38:28In this month’s Smart Planning segment, a financial advisor discusses how to transfer retirement funds penalty-free and how to adopt a “work optional” mindset. How can you check in on your financial progress halfway through the year? What steps do you need to follow to move your Roth IRA from a robo-advisor to a self-directed platform without payin…
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After being retired for a few years, I am terrified thinking about the future and can't help but worry that we'll lose everything we own. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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I recently retired after working in tech for 27 years but now I'm struggling with the transition and how to think about this new phase for the next 30-40 years. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LI…
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Buy Now, Pay Later Comes at a Price: Credit Score Risks You Need to Know (Plus: $124k Windfall Tips)
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33:08Understand how Buy Now, Pay Later financing options affect your credit and learn smart strategies for using a six-figure inheritance wisely. How does Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) affect your credit score? What’s the smartest way to invest or use an unexpected inheritance? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the evolving credit implications o…
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My daughter is very upset with an early inheritance she received. How should I proceed? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to …
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Shang Saavedra, Author of Wealth is a Mindset
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57:50In this NGPF Podcast episode, Yanely welcomes Shang Saavedra, author of Wealth is a Mindset: Change Your Mind, Change Your Money, for an inspiring and candid conversation about her personal finance journey, the emotional side of money, and practical advice for educators and individuals seeking financial freedom.…
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How to Travel the World on $75 a Day: What Savvy Travelers Do Differently to Make Every Dollar Count
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32:24Stretch your travel budget with smarter planning, real savings hacks, and $75-a-day global travel strategies. Can you really see the world for just $75 a day? Can you cut travel costs without sacrificing comfort or experience? Meghan Coyle and Sally French discuss planning a trip for less than $75 per day with Matt Kepnes, aka Nomadic Matt. But fir…
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I am retiring in June of 2026 after 30 years in the Navy. There will be some kind of reset, but before I embark, are we on track for the next phase? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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Can I retire at age 59, which is the very last day of this year, or should I keep going for another year or so? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to …
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Amazon Prime Day Hacks and Budgeting Tips for Emotional Shoppers
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31:28Learn how to approach Amazon Prime day without blowing your budget and hear how you can start to understand the emotions that might be driving your spending. What are the best ways to take advantage of big sales like Amazon Prime Day but still stay on track with your budget? How can you get a handle on emotional spending and the guilt that comes wi…
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We're in our 30s, have about $300k saved with a nice pension on the horizon, but we don't own any real estate. Is that holding us back? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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Future of Money Part 2 with Russell Castagnaro, Adryenn Ashley & Caleb Kioh
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55:38In this second installment of The Future of Money podcast, host Caleb Kioh continues the deep dive into the convergence of blockchain, AI, Web3, and digital currencies with two of the industry's boldest minds: 🚀 Russell Castagnaro – Blockchain & Digital Identity Pioneer, Co-Founder of Unicorn Account 🚀 Adryenn Ashley – Venture Capitalist, Futurist,…
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Since it's the 4th of July, we're re-airing an interview we did with Ken Langone, the legendary financier, who helped take a bunch of companies public before co-founding Home Depot. He joined us seven years ago to talk about his book, I Love Capitalism!: An American Story, but really it was just a fascinating conversation with a guy who grew up in …
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How to Retire Early and Live Abroad: Your Guide to Making FIRE Last (Plus: 2025 Gas Prices Explained)
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36:11Learn how to navigate gas prices this summer, then hear how to make your money work after retiring early and moving abroad. What’s going on with gas prices this summer? How can early retirees turn their savings into income abroad? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss gas price trends and smart investment options for early retirees to help …
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I'll be turning 65 in two years and would like to retire at that time, if it's financially feasible. Is it? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to …
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What AI Can’t Book: How Travel Advisors Deliver VIP Perks at No Extra Cost
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34:00Learn what it’s like working with a travel advisor, including how much time and money they can really save you when planning your next trip. Can travel advisors really save you money? Should you be booking travel yourself or outsourcing the job to a professional? Hosts Megan Coyle and Sally French discuss the unexpected perks, cost structures, and …
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My financial advisor is recommending a company to manage my 401(k). He says this company will be managing it constantly and said studies show they increase returns by 2-4%. Should I jump for joy or run for the hills? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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We are building a house that will be way more expensive than we thought, initially. Are we over-extending ourselves? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to …
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Overcome Emotional Spending and Spot Job Scams That Could Cost You Thousands
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36:51Learn how to reset spending habits after emotional setbacks and protect yourself from job scams that cost real money. How do you reset your money goals after emotional setbacks? How do you avoid job scams that steal your savings? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss mindful spending and scam recovery to help you stay in control of your fin…
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If my employer, a federal agency, offers an early retirement option, can I say yes and call it quits? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Ne…
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A financial planner is suggesting an annuity to provide guaranteed income to bridge the gap between retirement and Social Security. Is it the right product for us? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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Escape the Infinite Workday Trap (Plus: How to Grow $200/Month Into $300K)
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34:45Get tips to reclaim your time from the “infinite workday,” then learn how to build retirement savings as a stay-at-home parent. How do you reclaim your time in an always-on work culture? How can stay-at-home parents keep building retirement savings? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the rise of the “infinite workday” and answer a listen…
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My husband hates his job, and has hated it for years. Can he get a lower paying job earning about half of what he does now, but still keep us on track for retirement at age 55. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE…
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Summer Travel Deals: Where Prices Are Dropping and How to Book Luxury for Less
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35:51Score travel deals, discover hotel savings, and learn how to maximize your budget without missing out this summer. How can you travel this summer without overspending? Where should you book to get the most value from your hotel stay? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss the state of summer travel and how shifting prices are impacting vacatio…
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I've been on the show before, but I'm still struggling to convince my hubby that we have enough money to retire. Can you help again? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to …
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I'm 68 and was planning on waiting until 70 for Social Security, but I am concerned about the shortfall and the potential for means testing. Should I take it now? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Su…
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Your Housing Questions Answered: Down Payments, Mortgage Recasting, and Buying in Tough Markets
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34:23Explore strategies to strengthen your finances and get smart answers to common home buying and mortgage questions. When you're looking to buy your next home, should you pay off your current mortgage or save more for a down payment? How does mortgage recasting work? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola answer several questions from listeners about …
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We're looking to increase our retirement contributions and wondering what is the best choice(s) as we would also like to help our children pay for college. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to …
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I'm 64 and hoping to retire next fall at the age of 65. Am I on track to do it? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter YouTube: …
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Are You Saving Enough in 2025? What the Data Says About Falling Short (Plus: Where to Keep Conservatorship Funds)
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25:33Learn whether you’re saving enough money in 2025. Then, learn where to keep conservatorship funds to safely earn interest. What is the average American saving in 2025? Where can you keep conservatorship funds to earn interest? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola tackle a listener’s question about how to grow savings when managing a conservatorshi…
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I just turned 60 and now I'm wondering if I can retire next year? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter YouTube: @jillonmoney…
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Big Changes to a Top Travel Card — Is It Still Worth It or Is There a Better Fit for You?
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32:57Learn about major changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve — and how to decide if another premium card is a better fit. Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve still worth it after its major 2025 refresh? What do travelers lose — and gain — with the new credit card benefits? Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French break down this week’s sweeping changes to the Chas…
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With two teacher pensions on the horizon, are we on track to retire in 12 years or so? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter YouTube: @j…
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What do you consider a safe withdrawal rate for a couple retiring at the age of 65? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter YouTube: @jillonmoney…
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Smart Planning Sessions: Digging Out of $36K in Debt — Without Derailing Retirement
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35:47In this month’s Smart Planning segment, a financial advisor discusses how to build a smarter debt payoff plan without sacrificing long-term financial goals. What’s the smartest way to make progress on credit card debt when budgeting alone isn’t cutting it? When can debt consolidation tools actually make your situation worse? Hosts Sean Pyles and El…
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My job of 30 years, with 26 of them being remote, is now requiring in office four days a week. How long, if at all, I will need to suck it up? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter…
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Medical Condition Has Me Pondering Retirement
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22:32I am about to turn 54 and over the past few years a medical condition has slowly made it harder to work and live an active lifestyle. Can I retire? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter…
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Will AI Take Your Job — or Just Your Time? Plus, Rebuilding Credit After Debt Consolidation
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32:13Learn how to use AI to boost your career and finances — plus, what to do when debt consolidation tanks your credit score. How can you use AI to stay competitive in your career and manage your money better? What should you do when debt consolidation tanks your credit score? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the rapid rise of generative A…
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I'm 50, changing jobs, and have to choose between a pension or a 401(k). Which should I go with? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter YouTube: @jillonmoney…
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Making Group Travel Work: Planning Trips for Different Budgets, Ages, and Interests
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33:07How to plan a multi-generational trip without breaking the bank — or your relationships — and make it truly memorable. How do you plan a budget-friendly vacation for multiple generations of family? And how do you keep everyone — from toddlers to grandparents — happy without overspending or over-planning? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle explain …
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I am looking to buy my dream retirement home and I think I'm in a strong enough position overall to take the leap. Should I do it? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter YouTube: …
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We are a retired couple and own three rental properties that cover all our financial needs. Should we convert our IRAs and pay the taxes now, staying in the 24% tax bracket. Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money …
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How to Negotiate a Raise in a Tough Economy (w/ Brown Ambition’s Mandi Money)
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37:57Learn how to negotiate higher pay and choose between Roth vs. traditional retirement accounts with confidence. How can you negotiate for a raise in an uncertain economy? Should you invest in a Roth or traditional retirement account? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss career strategies and retirement planning to help you maximize your ear…
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Our advisor is suggesting we look into life insurance with a long-term care rider. We are concerned about the cost/benefit of such a policy and are not huge fans of life insurance. What do you think? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE S…
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Today we're joined by Barry Ritholtz, co-founder, chairman, and chief investment officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC, to discuss his recently released book, How Not To Invest: The ideas, numbers, and behaviors that destroy wealth - and how to avoid them. The goal of the book is to show you a few simple tools and models that will help you avoi…
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Economic Chaos and Car Costs: How to Weigh Risks in Uncertain Times
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33:53Learn how to keep calm and carry on with smart money moves and car buying plans amid tariffs, market swings, and rising prices. Should you buy a car now or wait — even if prices are expected to rise? How can you navigate the financial noise of today’s economy without losing your cool? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss coping with econom…
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I am leaving my current employer of 24 years for a new company without a pension. Should I take the lump sum or monthly payments beginning as early as 60? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter YouTube: …
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Is Epic Universe the Future of Theme Parks? Here’s How to Save When You Go
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35:53Learn what’s worth it (and what to skip) at Universal’s new theme park Epic Universe, with money-saving tips and sneak peeks of top rides. Is Epic Universe worth the higher ticket price compared to Universal’s other parks? How can you save money on theme park food, drinks, and add-ons without sacrificing fun? Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French dis…
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With a bunch of pension options on the table, which one should we choose? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to Jill on Money LIVE Subscribe to Jill on Money Newsletter YouTube: @jillonmoney Instagram: @jillonmoney…
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Imani Moise, Wall Street Journal Reporter
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34:47In this NGPF Podcast episode, Wall Street Journal reporter Imani Moise breaks down the myths and realities of credit scores. She shares the story of Steve Michel, who spent five years mastering the credit score system to reach an 850. Imani discusses how credit scores are influenced, the rise of tools like Buy Now, Pay Later, and how financial educ…
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