NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

Thanksgiving Savings You’ll Actually Notice and Tax Filing Tips for Common Law Couples

Generational Wealth Built from Scratch and an Emergency Fund on a Deadline

IRA Conversion Strategies and Reading Economic Signals During a Shutdown

First-Generation Wealth Building and the Truth About Stablecoin Yields

Open Enrollment 2026: How to Choose Dental, Vision, Life and Disability (Plus: When to Refinance a Home)

Healthcare Open Enrollment Tips for 2026 and a Catch-Up Plan for Retirement

How to Budget Better With Your Partner and Why Scam Calls Are Surging

Big Event Budgeting and Credit Monitoring: What to Know Before You Swipe

Invest or Pay Down Debt? Plus How to Save Big This Holiday Season

Are You Covered? Hidden Gaps in Life Insurance That Could Cost Your Family

What Home Sellers Can Legally Hide and How to Master Irregular Bills

Feeling Burned Out? How to Know When to Quit Your Job — and What to Do First

What Fewer Earnings Reports Could Mean for Investors and How to Teach Kids About Money (Video Episode)

Watch the Nerds Sweat It Out: Hot Wings Meet Hot Money Takes (Video Episode)

Budget Rehab: What Our Hosts’ Spending Reveals About Smarter Money Moves (Video Episode)

Stop Overpaying With Miles: The Redemption Rules Smart Travelers Use in 2025

Stay Ahead of a Government Shutdown and Learn How to Invest Extra Money Wisely

Preparing Finances for Fall and How to Help Parents Who Haven’t Saved Enough

The Fed Just Cut Rates — Here’s How to Make the Most of It (Plus: How to Freeze Your Credit)

Tap to Pay, Tap to Overspend? Mobile Wallet Traps and Money Conversations That Pay Off

AI Stocks May Be in a Bubble, and Car Prices Could Rise Soon — Here’s What to Know

Estate Planning Made Simple and How to Handle Family Loans

Why Refis Are Spiking and How to Optimize Your 401k Target-Date Fund for Long-Term Growth

Smart Buying Tips from Your Mama’s Kitchen and How to Change Banks Wisely

How to Talk Finances Before Cohabitating, and Why Coffee and Tea Prices Are Surging

Bank Account Denied? Overcome Verification Hurdles and Maximize Sign-Up Bonuses

Budget Rehab: Can a Family Rebuild Their Emergency Fund and Still Afford the Life They Want?

How to Pay Less for Your Prescriptions and Brace for a Health Insurance Shake-Up

What Happens When You Trade Your Home for a Debt-Free Start?

Stop Living by One-Size-Fits-All Budgets — and Paying for One-Size-Fits-All Financial Advice

Here’s What Tariffs Could Cost You (Plus: Downgrade or Ditch Your Premium Card?)

More Money, More Priorities: Don’t Let a Bigger Paycheck Go to Waste

Does Medical Debt Impact Your Credit Score? And How Much Do You Really Need To Save for a Home

The Right Way to Dodge Scams, Plus Learn How Robo-Investing Works

Housing Market in Flux: Should You Buy Now Before Prices Shift? (Plus: How Teens Can Build Credit)

Savings Bonds Explained: When to Buy, When to Cash In, and If They’re Still Worth It

SALT Cap Raised, Clean Energy Credits Ending: Adapt Your Finances to the “Big, Beautiful Bill”

Smart Planning Sessions: Go “Work Optional” and Move Retirement Funds Penalty-Free (Plus: Your Midyear Money Check-In)

Buy Now, Pay Later Comes at a Price: Credit Score Risks You Need to Know (Plus: $124k Windfall Tips)

Amazon Prime Day Hacks and Budgeting Tips for Emotional Shoppers

How to Retire Early and Live Abroad: Your Guide to Making FIRE Last (Plus: 2025 Gas Prices Explained)

Overcome Emotional Spending and Spot Job Scams That Could Cost You Thousands

Escape the Infinite Workday Trap (Plus: How to Grow $200/Month Into $300K)

Your Housing Questions Answered: Down Payments, Mortgage Recasting, and Buying in Tough Markets

Are You Saving Enough in 2025? What the Data Says About Falling Short (Plus: Where to Keep Conservatorship Funds)

Are You Saving Enough in 2025? What the Data Says About Falling Short (Plus: Where to Keep Conservatorship Funds)

Smart Planning Sessions: Digging Out of $36K in Debt — Without Derailing Retirement

Smart Planning Sessions: Digging Out of $36K in Debt — Without Derailing Retirement

Will AI Take Your Job — or Just Your Time? Plus, Rebuilding Credit After Debt Consolidation

Will AI Take Your Job — or Just Your Time? Plus, Rebuilding Credit After Debt Consolidation