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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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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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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Save, Spend, Invest, Stocks, Real Estate. Everyone has a relationship with money.
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The Brown Ambition Podcast helps you unapologetically build wealth by saving, investing and making smart career choices — on your own d@mn terms! New episodes Wednesdays and Fridays.
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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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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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Thanksgiving Crossover: Brown Ambition x Nerdwallet's SmartMoney Podcast
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39:28Happy Thanksgiving week, beloved BA Fam! As a special treat, I wanted to share a crossover episode with Nerdwallet's SmartMoney Podcast, featuring their incredible hosts Sean Piles and Elizabeth Ayoola. We had SUCH a good conversation about career strategies, salary negotiations, and how to navigate this wild job market we’re in right now. We talke…
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“Enjoy every sandwich.” A Thanksgiving Story (or two)
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15:45Happy Thanksgiving! Need a little break from your family & friends? Take a walk or go for a drive as Chris Hill reveals how a listener email led him to spend an entire day in Atlanta with the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia. Plus, he shares: - 3 big Thanksgiving traditions in the U.S. - How two approaches to charitable giving (that have come …
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The sluggish employment landscape explains why workers are now “job hugging,” rather than job hopping. The challenge is to fight the urge to hunker down and instead try to be proactive and focus on what you can control. That means raise your hand for any new opportunity at your company, update your LinkedIn profile/fire up your network, and conside…
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$2,000 in Travel Card Annual Fees? Learn How to Audit Your Wallet to Make Sure They’re Worth It (Video Episode)
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32:42In this special video episode, see if $2,000 in credit card fees is worth it and learn how you can audit your own travel rewards wallet. Should you really be paying nearly $2,000 a year in credit card annual fees, or is it time to downsize your wallet? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle sit down with NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast host Elizabeth…
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Our current asset allocation is 65% equities, 7% bonds, 28% cash/CDs, etc. My wife is concerned that we are taking on too much risk given our ages. Is she correct? Have a money question? Email us here…
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I have a 10 year ARM and I'm wondering if I should refinance or ride it out a bit longer and hope that rates continue to come down? Have a money question? Email us here…
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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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I made a big move in 2023 and am considering doing it again and I need your input because I don't want to blow up our retirement plans. Have a money question? Email us here…
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Is Your Achievement Ladder Holding You Back? ft. Monique Shields [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
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58:50This week, Mandi Money sits down with powerhouse executive coach and host of Ambition Without Compromise, Monique R. Shields a woman whose mission is simple but profound: to liberate the professional imaginations of women of color. From being a “lost English major” to coaching leaders across mental health, tech, and corporate spaces, Monique shares…
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BA QA: A Husband's $50,000 Loss; Sexually Harassed at Work and HR Dropped the Ball
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16:25Hey, hey BA fam! This week we're revisiting two intense listener questions: Financial Infidelity: When Your Partner Invests Behind Your Back Listener Robin's husband made an over $50,000 investment on credit cards without telling her—and lost it all. Mandi breaks down how to protect yourself: separate your finances, secure bank accounts with strong…
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Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! (Adam Felber on Math vs. Finance, Steve Jobs, and Finding Your Bliss)
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28:57Long before he was a regular panelist on NPR’s popular show and his writing was nominated for primetime Emmy Awards, Adam Felber was a Long Island kid with a voracious appetite for reading. Attending Tufts University he found his interest in writing, while outside the classroom he discovered a new love of comedy performance as one of the youngest m…
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A Simple, Tax-Smart Account for Charitable Giving
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27:05With Thanksgiving around the corner, the charitable giving season is upon us and changes are afoot. Of course, most people give because they want to do good, but the tax rules around philanthropy have always been an added sweetener. To break it all down, we're joined by Fred Kaynor from DAFgiving360. The mission of DAFgiving360 is to increase chari…
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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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With hopes of calling it quits in just a few years, when should I pull money from my different "buckets" once I get into retirement? Have a money question? Email us here…
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Best of BA: C-Suite Edition ft. Black Girls Code CEO Christina Mancini
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54:06This week, Mandi Money brings the BAFAM a special “Best Of” mash-up episode featuring two powerhouse women who’ve carved out space in the C-suite and beyond. From boldly leaving corporate America to building whole new tables (not just getting a seat at one), these conversations are all about self-belief, wealth-building, and trusting your gut—even …
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AI Travel Pricing Is Here: How Airlines and Hotels Could Quietly Raise Your Rates
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55:34Learn how AI may raise your travel prices and what to watch for before you book your next trip. Before the Nerds delve into the surprising ways AI can affect your travel booking, hosts Tess Vigeland (covering news this week for host Meghan Coyle) and Sally French kick things off by covering the latest travel headlines, including pre-Thanksgiving tr…
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With a large inheritance sitting in cash, should I leave it as is and take the peace of mind it provides, or invest it? Have a money question? Email us here…
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I find myself at a fork in the road, and I'm hoping you can help me choose the right financial path. Have a money question? Email us here…
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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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Is it foolish if I spend $300k on a renovation project during retirement? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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What it Means to Be Black In Tech in the Age of AI ft. C.J. Farley [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
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53:01In this week’s episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi Money sits down with author C.J. Farley to unpack his new book Who Knows You by Heart a story that hits right at the intersection of ambition, identity, and the harsh realities of working in big tech. Farley takes us behind the curtain of corporate life through the journey of Octavia, a young Black wo…
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One Couple's $13,000 Debt Dilemma, plus Are HSAs Worth It? [BA QA]
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25:40On today's BA QA, where I take your questions about life, money, career and everything in between (!), we're revisiting past questions on managing debt as a couple, navigating military benefits during a cross-country move, and figuring out whether high-deductible health plans are actually worth it . Quick reminder: if you want YOUR question feature…
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“They ripped me apart.” How Matt Koppenheffer Blew His Wall Street Interview and Ended Up in a Better Place
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30:33Growing up in New Jersey, Matt Koppenheffer got his first real education in money when he started shoveling driveways in his neighborhood after snowstorms. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in economics, he headed to Wall Street in search of a job in the investment banking industry. When that didn’t pan out, he head…
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Retirement and college expenses are on a collision course, how should we handle both? Have a money question? Email us here Subsc…
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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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Should we run screaming from a potential financial planner or am I overreacting? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to…
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How to Boycott Big Business This Holiday Season
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46:51Hey BA Fam! As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, Mandi Money is keeping it real about what this season can bring emotionally, financially, and politically. In this episode, she dives into how seasonal changes can impact our moods and motivation, why planning ahead for the holidays can save both your sanity and your wallet, and how col…
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Adventure by Committee: What Happens When You Let Others Pick Your Trip
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54:42Sally and her new husband unpack their unconventional honeymoon plan and share practical tips to plan your own getaway with purpose. How do you plan a honeymoon that feels luxurious without blowing your budget? How can newlyweds use points and miles to pay for their trip? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle share how Sally’s own wedding guests chos…
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Will we blow up our financial plan if we tap the TSP to fund a renovation project? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to…
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With a large inheritance sitting in CDs, should we leave the money as is or start investing it? Have a money question? Email us here S…
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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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I think now is the time for a financial advisor. How do I find the right one? Have a money question? Email us here Subscribe to …
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How To Thrive More and Suffer Less In a Leadership Role ft. C-Suite Coach Muriel Wilkins [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
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58:48In this week’s Washday Woosah episode, Mandi Money sits down with executive coach and author Muriel Wilkins for a powerful conversation about leadership, self-efficacy, and the internal work required to truly step into your power. Muriel host of Harvard Business Review’s Coaching Real Leaders podcast and author of Leadership Unblocked, pulls back t…
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Portfolio Manager John Rotonti on Investing in AI, Heist Movies, and Money Struggles
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31:05Growing up in New Orleans, John Rotonti thought his family was wealthy. After all, he and his sisters went to an expensive private school and their family frequently vacationed in Europe and Hawaii. Soon after he started attending the University of Richmond, the façade of his family’s wealth started to crumble. Currently a portfolio manager at Bast…
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With early retirement in our plans, should we switch from retirement accounts to a brokerage account? Have a money question? Email us here…
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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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With some bad financial decisions in our past, and a large inheritance now in the picture, we're terrified of making the wrong move. Have a money question? Email us here…
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How to Cope with Financial Uncertainty in 2025 [Solo Ep]
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50:07Hey BA Fam! this week Mandi Money is flying solo with a heart-to-heart about what it really looks like to find peace in uncertain times. Between election night energy, economic anxiety, and personal challenges with depression and anxiety, I’ve been reminded how important it is to slow down, show yourself compassion, and stay connected to your peopl…
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How to Tell If a Premium Travel Card Is Worth the Fee
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55:51Learn when pricey travel cards are worth it and how to pick the one that gives you the most value. Are premium travel cards worth the high price tag? How do you decide which one(s) to keep in your wallet? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle break down the real-world math of annual fees and rewards to help you understand when these cards pay for the…
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With a recent divorce now in the rearview mirror, what's the right financial game plan to ensure that I'm still on track for a solid retirement? Have a money question? Email us here…
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With four rental properties providing income, and low expenses, is it okay if I transition into part-time work? Have a money question? Email us here…
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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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Even though my husband is currently furloughed, is it okay if I start looking for a new (lesser paying) job? Have a money question? Email us here…
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Can I Risk Bringing My "Authentic Self" to Work? ft. Jodi-Ann Burey [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
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1:04:16In this powerful conversation, Mandi Woodruff-Santos sits down with writer and speaker Jodi-Ann Burey to unpack what it truly means to be authentic in the workplace—especially for women of color. Together, they explore how authenticity evolves over time and the ways mental health, disability, and capitalism intersect to shape our professional and p…
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Introducing How We Made Your Mother Season 2!
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5:09It’s been 20 years since How I Met Your Mother premiered, and just over 10 years since the finale. Josh Radnor, who played “Ted” for nine seasons teams up with series co-creator Craig Thomas for this episode-by-episode rewatch podcast. For the superfans, HWMYM will get into all the secrets, theories, and pineapples, but we'll also use HIMYM – and o…
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Heather Boneparth’s Path from Having $200,000 of Debt to Becoming Financially Unstoppable
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32:29When she was 8 years old Heather Boneparth got into an argument about money with her grandfather. It’s just one of the memories from her childhood that left a financial imprint on her, lasting into adulthood. Now an attorney and the director of business & legal affairs at Bone Fide Wealth (a wealth management firm she runs with her husband Douglas)…
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Am I better off continuing to rent and investing my commission checks in the stock market or should I be looking to buy? Have a money question? Email us here…
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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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We are both 52 years old and my husband is completely burned out at his corporate job. Is retirement in five years a possibility? Have a money question? Email us here…
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