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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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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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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I’ve always done our finances, but think it might be time to hand it off to a professional, but I’m really struggling with letting go. Can you help? Have a money question? Email us here…
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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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I'm feeling like we've got too many irons in the financial fire. Can we pull a couple out? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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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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Personal Finance for Teens with Mykail James
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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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A Conversation with Charles "Charley" Ellis
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1:09:48Charles "Charley" D. Ellis is an American investment consultant. In 1972, Ellis founded Greenwich Associates, an international strategy consulting firm focused on financial institutions. Ellis is known for his philosophy of passive investing through index funds, as detailed in his book Winning the Loser's Game, one of 22 books he authored. This pod…
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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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How Cindy Lowe & Jill Labas Advocated for a Personal Finance Course Requirement in Saskatchewan
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1:14:03This episode features Saskatchewan teachers Cindy Lowe and Jill Labas, who share how they successfully advocated to make financial literacy a graduation requirement. It’s Canada’s first province to do so! From late‑night petitions and rallying community stakeholders to building province‑wide teacher training, their story shows how persistence, pass…
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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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Josh Landay, Executive Director of Gifted Savings
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52:27Discover how Gifted Savings is transforming the future of financial education for high school seniors by gifting them real investment portfolios and teaching essential money skills. Hear Josh Landay, Executive Director of Gifted Savings, share inspiring stories from students, explain how this innovative program builds confidence and financial empow…
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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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Investing Smarter with Nerd Wallet's Lead Writer, Sam Taube
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1:00:24Want your students to get excited about investing without chasing the riskiest trends? In this episode, NerdWallet’s Sam Taube joins NGPF's Tim Ranzetta to share simple strategies for teaching investing with confidence. You’ll hear how to use games, simulations, and real-life examples to make index funds and diversification come alive in your class…
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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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Ryan Duitch, Co-founder and CEO of Arro Finance
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56:21The team behind Arro is reimagining how young adults build credit, offering a modern alternative to traditional credit cards. Learn how their mission aligns with financial education by helping students establish healthy credit habits from the start!
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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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