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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 629 episodes, alongside 4 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 290 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 22 min and 33 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 4 days ago, with 52 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 154 episodes published. Published by NerdWallet Personal Finance.

Episodes
629
Running
2017–2026 · 9y
Median length
28 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/

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The Affordable Home You Overlooked and the Investment Tax Trap You Need to Prepare For

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Robinhood Gold Card: Is 3% Cash Back Worth the Waitlist and Membership Fee?

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How to Put $200K to Work and The Truth About Generational Spending

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Renting vs Buying A Home (When You're A High Earner)

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Financial Resilience in a Shaky Economy and What a Perfect Credit Score Gets You

May 21, 202639 min

Introducing Your Next Dollar: Money Management for High Earners

May 20, 20262 min

Budget Rehab: How to Stop Paying Only Interest and Make Real Progress on Credit Card Debt

May 18, 202628 min

Why Middle Class Budgets Are Cracking and How to Use Travel Points Before They Devalue

May 14, 202640 min

Money Lessons From Our Moms and How to Budget With an HSA on a High-Deductible Plan

May 11, 202643 min

Is College Worth It in 2026? Plus, How to Split Solo 401(k) Contributions to Save More

May 7, 202639 min

Mrs. Dow Jones's New Rules for Getting Rich, Plus How to Combine Finances After Marriage

May 4, 202645 min

Spring Homebuying in 2026 and the Case for Never Paying Off Your Mortgage

Apr 30, 202636 min

Pet Insurance vs Savings Account and the APR vs APY Rules That Could Save You Cash

Apr 27, 202641 min

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Apr 23, 202636 min