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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Moves To Watch Before The End Of The World Podcasts
The end of the world is nigh and two film buff friends decide to spend their remaining days creating and watching the ultimate movie bucket list. A movie podcast filled with film discussions, movie reviews, and a decent amount of celebrity gossip (thanks to Mita). Cinephiles unite! We’re going to need each other...
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Philip Pravda: A Legacy in Menswear, Reinvented for the Modern Era Philip Pravda, founder and CEO of SuitCafe.com, is a seasoned expert in luxury menswear with over 35 years of experience in the industry. Coming from a long line of clothiers spanning generations, Philip grew up immersed in the world of fine tailoring, learning firsthand from his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His expertise in luxury Italian fabrics, custom suiting, and high-end fashion retail has made him a reco ...
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Understanding 2026 Housing Pressure Points and Finding Your “Enough” Number for Retirement
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34:28See what 2026’s housing costs and mortgage rates might mean for your homebuying plans and learn when you can safely coast on retirement savings. How is the housing market reshaping homebuying going into 2026? When can you stop saving for retirement and still feel confident about your future? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss Coast FI an…
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Klute - "I'm The Best Actress In The World"
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1:09:45Mita wanted a movie about one of her favourite topics, conspiracies, and asked for "...classic conspiracy films." Chat GPT did its thing and suggested "Klute" from 1971 for the next movie review. Mita and Nadeem talk murder mysteries and sentimental values.By Moves To Watch Before The End Of The World
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Master Multiple Credit Cards Without Tanking Your Credit Score (Plus: Giving Tuesday Tips)
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35:52Learn how to donate effectively for Giving Tuesday and juggle multiple credit cards without hurting your credit score. How can you donate more intentionally on Giving Tuesday without blowing your budget? Does having multiple credit cards hurt your credit score? Hosts Elizabeth Ayoola and Sean Pyles discuss charitable giving and credit card manageme…
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Fix Emotional Spending Habits with Feel-Good Finance and Learn How to Manage Finances Post-Job Loss
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38:12Learn how to navigate job loss and reshape your money mindset to feel more in control — emotionally and financially. What should you do with your money after losing a job? How can you feel better about money and stop stressing about finances? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss managing job loss and improving your relationship with money …
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Barry Lyndon - "I Have Now Come To Claim That Satisfaction"
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1:16:26Nadeem tried to stack the deck, but was blind sided by the options. When he asked Chat GPT to suggest "...lesser known movies by famous auteurs" he was hoping for "Jackie Brown", but instead got Stanley Kubrick's "Barry Lyndon" for the next movie review. Mita and Nadeem have been changed For Good.By Moves To Watch Before The End Of The World
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Outsmart Black Friday Hype and Tackle Credit Card Debt with a Budget Reset
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39:26Learn how to spot real Black Friday deals and reshape your budget with a step-by-step money makeover. What should you watch for on Black Friday to avoid fake discounts? How can you reset your budget when debt and housing costs squeeze you? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss holiday shopping and budgeting to help you spend smarter without…
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Thanksgiving Savings You’ll Actually Notice and Tax Filing Tips for Common Law Couples
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24:42Learn how to save on Thanksgiving dinner and decide if filing taxes jointly makes sense for common law couples. How can you trim your Thanksgiving costs without skimping on the feast? Should common law spouses file taxes jointly or separately? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola dig into tax choices for couples to help you understand which filing…
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Hunt For The Wilderpeople - "The Skux Life Chose Us"
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1:03:54Mita's traveling on a jet plane and asked for "...films that are excellent to watch on a plane". Chat GPT delivered Taika Waititi's "Hunt For The Wilderpeople" for the next movie review. Nadeem watched a lot of movies.By Moves To Watch Before The End Of The World
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Generational Wealth Built from Scratch and an Emergency Fund on a Deadline
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39:47Learn how first-generation earners build wealth and how to grow an emergency fund before a possible job loss. How do first-generation earners start and protect generational wealth? How can you bulk up an emergency fund fast if layoffs are looming? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss first-generation wealth building and how to build an eme…
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IRA Conversion Strategies and Reading Economic Signals During a Shutdown
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23:24Discover how current economic data affect you and decide if a Roth or Traditional IRA is the most appropriate option for your retirement savings. What’s happening with layoffs and the economy right now? How should you be thinking about the data used to determine the economy's health, and what does it mean for your personal finances? Hosts Elizabeth…
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Dogtooth - "I've Found Two Little Zombies!"
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1:03:46Nadeem had a hankering for some Yorgos (Lanthimos that is) and asked for "...lesser known movies by Yorgos Lanthimos". Chat GPT took the bait and suggested the Oscar nominated "Dogtooth" for the next movie review. A movie that had far more penis than anyone expected.By Moves To Watch Before The End Of The World
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First-Generation Wealth Building and the Truth About Stablecoin Yields
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41:30Learn how first-generation wealth builders create financial freedom and what stablecoins could mean for your savings. How do you build wealth when you’re the first in your family to be able to do so? And can stablecoins really out-earn your savings account? Host Elizabeth Ayoola and Sean Pyles explore generational wealth-building and the myths and …
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Open Enrollment 2026: How to Choose Dental, Vision, Life and Disability (Plus: When to Refinance a Home)
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37:23Learn how to pick dental, vision, life, and disability coverage with confidence, and when refinancing a home can actually save you money. Is now a good time to refinance your mortgage? Which open enrollment benefits are worth it this year? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola talk to an expert about the ins and outs of open enrollment in 2026. But…
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Dead Poets Society - "O Captain! My Captain!"
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1:03:26With Spooky Season done, Mita wanted to watch a "...critically acclaimed, fall, feel-good movies". So, Chat GPT delivered the 1989 classic, "Dead Poets Society" for the next movie review. Not to be confused with "The Tortured Poets Department". Tough times for poets.By Moves To Watch Before The End Of The World
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Healthcare Open Enrollment Tips for 2026 and a Catch-Up Plan for Retirement
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34:38Learn how to pick the right health plan for your situation and build a stronger retirement even if you feel behind. How do you choose the best health plan during open enrollment? What can you do to secure retirement if savings feel like they’re falling short? In the first of a two-part series, hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola break down open e…
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How to Budget Better With Your Partner and Why Scam Calls Are Surging
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36:09Learn how to spot shutdown-era scams and build a budget that works even when you and your partner disagree. How can you protect yourself from shutdown-era scams? How do you build a household budget when you and your partner see money differently? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola share strategies to figure out a household budget when you and yo…
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Bring Her Back - "I'm Going To Drown You, Love."
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1:05:12It's the last movie of Spooky Season and Nadeem wanted to watch "...the best horror movie from 2025." CHAT GPT didn't disappoint and suggested Australia's "Bring Her Back" for the next movie review. Mita talks Teen Screams.By Moves To Watch Before The End Of The World
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Big Event Budgeting and Credit Monitoring: What to Know Before You Swipe
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36:30Learn how to get and read your free credit reports and spot red flags so you can protect your score and money. How do you set a realistic budget for a big life event without guilt? What’s the foolproof way to get and read your free credit reports? In this episode, hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss wedding budgeting and credit monitoring…
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Invest or Pay Down Debt? Plus How to Save Big This Holiday Season
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23:36Learn how to handle holiday shopping in an increasingly expensive spending environment. Plus, lightning round insights around debt, investing, and savings goals. How should you prepare for holiday shopping when tariffs and inflation are leading to higher prices? When should you prioritize paying off your mortgage versus investing in the market? Hos…
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Week 4 of Spooky Season and Mita is in the mood for "...seductive, vampire horror movies." So, Chat GPT suggested 1983's "The Hunger" for the next movie review. Nadeem and Mita get into a heated argument about "Stepmom". Yes, that "Stepmom".By Moves To Watch Before The End Of The World
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Are You Covered? Hidden Gaps in Life Insurance That Could Cost Your Family
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38:59Learn how to choose term vs whole life insurance and calculate your coverage so your family stays protected. How much life insurance do you really need? Which is smarter, term or whole life? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss recent smart, fun, and dumb spending to spark a quick audit of your own money habits, then pivot to right-sizing …
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What Home Sellers Can Legally Hide and How to Master Irregular Bills
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34:24Learn how to plan for surprise bills and what to ask about a home’s past so your budget and buying feel stress free. Do sellers have to disclose deaths, crimes or “hauntings” in a home? How can you budget for irregular expenses without daily tracking? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola open a spooky episode with housing Nerds Holden Lewis and Ka…
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The Wicker Man - "And ye Shall Al Die Accursed"
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59:01Week three of Spooky Season and Nadeem decides to get lofty. When he asked for "...the best horror movies ever made", Chat GPT gave the 1973 classic, "The Wicker Man" for the next movie review. Not to be confused with the Nicholas Cage drama, "Ghost Rider".By Moves To Watch Before The End Of The World
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Feeling Burned Out? How to Know When to Quit Your Job — and What to Do First
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38:36Learn how your habits and the cash and cards in your wallet reveal your money mindset, then learn how to know when it’s time to quit your job. What amount of cash should you keep on hand? Should you “quiet quit” or make a clean break from your job? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss everyday wallet decisions and career change trade-offs …
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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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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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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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The Wailing - "Not Everything That Moves, Breathes And Talks Is Alive"
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1:14:12For the start of spooky season, Nadeem asked Chat GPT to pick a "...modern horror classic" which meant Mita and Nadeem were watching "The Wailing" from South Korea for the next movie review. Award season also starts off with "One Battle After Another" and "Homebound".By Moves To Watch Before The End Of The World
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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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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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Malcolm X - "That's Too Much Power For One Man to Have"
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1:26:19It's time to get serious. Mita challenges Chat GPT to pick a "...critically acclaimed biopic" and it doesn't disappoint. Mita and Nadeem opt for Spike Lee's "Malcolm X" for the next movie review and talk black men, Bollywood and bastards.By Moves To Watch Before The End Of The World
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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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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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Nadeem wanted to stir the pot, so he asked Chat GPT to pick "...films that are controversial". Chat GPT delivered David Lynch's iconic "Blue Velvet" for the next movie review. Mita and Nadeem talk "KPop Demon Hunters" and the Oscars.By Moves To Watch Before The End Of The World
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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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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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From Dusk Till Dawn - "Bitch, Bitch, Bitch."
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59:25Summer is done and that means Mita is ready for spooky season. So, when she asked Chat GPT to pick "...films that have significant tonal shifts", she chose the vampire horror, "From Dusk Till Dawn" for the next movie review. Nadeem and Mita talk "The Roses", Marvel and sweater weather.By Moves To Watch Before The End Of The World
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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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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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Nadeem cheats and stacks the deck when he asked Chat GPT to pick "...films starring Shah Rukh Khan that I might not have seen but should've." Chat GPT took the bait and Nadeem got what he wanted: to watch 2016's "Fan" for the next movie review. Mita talks about her best friend getting engaged.By Moves To Watch Before The End Of The World
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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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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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Mita asked for a movie ahead of it's time and chat GPT gave the lesser known (but equally diabolical) "Peeping Tom" for the next movie review. Nadeem and Mita talk "Hamilton". The musical; not the city in Ontario.By Moves To Watch Before The End Of The World
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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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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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Velvet Goldmine - "I Want To Be A Pop Idol"
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1:04:01This week, Nadeem has a hankering for a cult classic. So, Chat GPT delivers with Todd Hayne's "Velvet Goldmine" for the next movie review. Mita and Nadeem have one final conversation about "And Just Like That..." Cue tears.By Moves To Watch Before The End Of The World
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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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Luxury Menswear Prices Out of Control? Brioni, Kiton, Cucinelli, Stories from the Inside
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1:06:24Send us a text Prices are up. Way up. In this episode, I dive into the world I know best — luxury menswear — and talk about what’s really going on behind those skyrocketing suit prices. From brands I love and have worked with—Brioni, Kiton, Tom Ford, Canali, and Brunello Cucinelli—I give you an honest, insider’s take on what’s changed over the year…
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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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