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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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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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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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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Interviews and deep-dives into the biggest and most interesting headlines with some of the smartest people in the world. From authors to political leaders to business leaders to parenting experts, Mosheh and Jill get answers to the questions you are asking and take you behind the headlines in episodes for context and analysis.
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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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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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Nerdwallet’s Sara Rathner Debunks a Credit Card Myth You've Been Told
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32:02When she was in high school Sara Rathner knew she wanted to be a journalist. But it wasn’t until after she graduated from Northwestern University and working at The Washington Post that the “money light” flipped on for her. (It helped that her mother was sending her books written by personal finance expert Suze Orman.) Now a senior writer, credit c…
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EP 161: Israel’s Spy Master Speaks: Yossi Cohen on Secret Ops, Iran, Hamas and the War for Global Opinion
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53:31The former head of the Israeli Mossad spy agency, Yossi Cohen, joins Mo News for a rare, candid interview about Israel’s security challenges and the region’s shifting landscape. Cohen led the agency from 2016 to 2021, overseeing the theft of Iran’s nuclear archive, covert operations that damaged Tehran’s missile and nuclear programs, and back-chann…
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Bryan Hinmon Has a "Healthy Obsession" with Investing
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33:58Some people come to investing later in life. But when Bryan Hinmon was a teenager, he was determined to make it his career. In choosing a college, he picked one of the few in the country that had a student-managed fund so he could get experience as quickly as possible. Now the Chief Investment Officer at Maridea Wealth Management, Bryan discusses: …
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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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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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Enjoy the Halloween Travel Boom Without Getting Scared by Prices (Video Episode)
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30:48In this special video episode, watch Sally brave haunted attractions and reveal the surprising rise of Halloween vacations. Is Halloween travel worth the money right now? Which fall travel deals are worth your time? Watch hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss how Halloween became a peak travel moment and what it really costs — and see how Sal…
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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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Revisiting Morgan Housel w/ a Sneak Preview of His New Book "The Art of Spending Money"
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42:32Bestselling author Morgan Housel’s latest book, “The Art Of Spending Money” will hit stores on October 7. So, it seems like a good time to revisit the conversation we had with him nearly a year ago. As an added bonus, we’ve got a sneak preview of the opening chapter of his new book! Morgan discusses: - His teenage dream of becoming an investment ba…
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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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Stop Wasting Time (and Miles): Points vs. Cash Tools for Easier Booking
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33:34Confused by points vs. cash? Discover how to stretch your miles further and save on your next trip. Should you use points or cash for your next flight? How do you find award availability that’s worth booking? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle dig into points redemption and partner programs to help you understand when it makes the most sense to re…
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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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Getting Paid to Plan Trips Doesn't Have to Be a Full-Time Job: How to Become a Travel Advisor in 2025
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38:21Fora cofounder Henley Vazquez reveals how travelers turn trip planning into income and which destinations are trending. How much money can you make working part-time as a travel advisor? What are the startup costs to get into the industry? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle explore how you can turn trip planning into income and what that means for…
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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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EP 160: Spice Girls, Teen Comedies, & Girlbosses: How 2000s Pop Culture Shaped Millennial Women
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56:41In this episode of the Mo News Podcast, producer Sari Soffer Sukenik sits down with Sophie Gilbert, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of her new book, Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves. Sophie reflects on the pop culture of the ’90s and 2000s — the rom-com boom, the teen sex comedies, the rise of th…
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Because he was a self-described “lazy bum” as a teenager, David Gardner’s mother got him a job near their home. In 1980, mowing lawns in the DC summer heat was no picnic and the job didn’t pay well. But it led to surprising mentorship that fed his interest in a relatively new technology: home computers. David shares some important themes from his n…
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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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EP 159: Roastmaster Unplugged: Jeff Ross Opens Up About Loss, Life and Comedy
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35:19He’s roasted everyone from Donald Trump to Tom Brady — but now Jeff Ross is turning the spotlight on himself. The “Roastmaster General” is showing a surprising, tender side in his hit Broadway show ‘Take a Banana for a Ride,’ and in this conversation with Mosheh.Ross shares the stories that inspired the show, including talking about losing his cl…
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Keep or Cut the Amex Platinum? What New Perks Mean for Frequent Travelers
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33:39The Platinum Card® from American Express announced that its annual fee just went up. Learn how to decide if the new credits, perks, and lounge access are worth it. Is the Amex Platinum worth its higher annual fee? How do you maximize new statement credits without lifestyle creep? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss the Amex Platinum’s updat…
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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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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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EP 158: Robotaxis, AI, and the Future of Driving with Lyft’s CEO
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1:00:55Lyft CEO David Risher is leading a comeback story at the ridesharing company. Two years into the job, he’s made Lyft profitable, expanded into Europe, and grown market share against Uber. In this conversation with Mosheh, Risher looks into the future: hybrid fleets of drivers and robotaxis, how AI will shape transportation, and whether the next gen…
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"Most people aren't spending enough on this." (Nick Maggiulli)
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36:00When he entered Stanford University in the fall of 2008, Nick Maggiulli didn’t realize he would be studying economics while having a front-row seat at the start of the Great Financial Crisis. As the Chief Operating Officer at Ritholtz Wealth Management and author of the recent New York Times bestseller The Wealth Ladder, Nick opens up about: - How …
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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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How One Family Flew Business Class to Europe on Points — and Stayed in Style
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29:24Learn how an entire family traveled to Europe on points, including business class flights, boutique stays, and mountain escapes. How do you book business-class flights to Europe for a family of four using points? How do you cover hotels and vacation rentals with rewards while meeting Europe’s room occupancy rules? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyl…
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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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