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NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

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NerdWallet Personal Finance

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Show overview

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 645 episodes, alongside 4 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 300 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 22 min and 34 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 68 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 154 episodes published. Published by NerdWallet Personal Finance.

Episodes
645
Running
2017–2026 · 9y
Median length
29 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

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. NerdWallet Compare, Inc. NMLS ID# 1617539 NMLS Consumer Access: http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

Latest Episodes

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Where Are They Now? Five Smart Money Listeners on Job Loss, Debt, FIRE, and Life Moves

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When Marriage Ends: How to Protect Your Assets, Update Your Estate Plan, and Survive the Costs

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Is an Annual Fee Travel Card Worth It? A Guide for Occasional Flyers

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What Couples Miss When Going Down to One Income

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Don't Let Inconsistent Income Derail Your Finances — or Your Relationship

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It's Not Too Late: How to Reset Your Money Habits at 50

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Stop Guessing and Start Comparing: Is One Bank Enough for Everything?

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Stop Assuming Payment Plans Are a Debt Trap and Start Doing the Math

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Building Wealth Without Betraying Your Values: Tips for Mission-Driven Careers

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Free Tools to Earn More Rewards Points on Online Shopping, Dining, and Rideshares

Jul 2, 202642 min

Beyond Willpower: Building Financial Systems That Work for Your Brain

Jun 29, 202635 min

Stop Worrying About Your Financial Advisor and Start Finding the Right One

Jun 25, 202640 min

$10,000 Lands in a Teen's Account — Here's What to Do First

Jun 22, 202634 min

Prime Day Tips and Reddit's Brutally Honest Money Confessions

Jun 18, 202643 min

Umbrella Insurance, Coverage Gaps, and What a $483 Bar Tab Taught Us About Money

Jun 15, 202629 min