Learn about the U.S. national debt and how it impacts economics and what options to explore if your employer-offered 401k plan seems limiting.
What exactly does it mean when you read about the enormous national debt in the United States? What options do you have if you’re not happy with the 401k plan offered by your employer? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth ... Show More
May 11
Money Lessons From Our Moms and How to Budget With an HSA on a High-Deductible Plan
Hear money lessons from NerdWallet moms and learn how to budget for healthcare on a high-deductible plan. What does motherhood teach you about money? In honor of Mother's Day, hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola gather money lessons from NerdWallet moms — including Erin ... Show More
43m 10s
May 7
Is College Worth It in 2026? Plus, How to Split Solo 401(k) Contributions to Save More
Learn what 2026 grads could borrow for college and how solo 401(k) contributions can build retirement wealth. How much could it cost to go to college in 2026, and is a four-year degree still a smart financial move? Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola dig into a new NerdW ... Show More
39m 5s
Nov 2024
521 | Mailbag: Backdoor Roth IRA, 4% Rule, and 401(k) Strategies
Business owners face a ticking deadline that could cost them $500 per day—yet many have never heard of it. The Beneficial Ownership Information form, due December 31st, is just one of the under-the-radar compliance issues that can derail even the most careful financial plans. In ... Show More
1h 7m
Jul 2019
Maria Bruno and Joel Dickson: 'Building a Better Retirement'
<p>Our guests for the latest installment of "The Long View," Maria Bruno and Joel Dickson, are both veterans of investment behemoth Vanguard. </p>
<p>Bruno is the head of U.S. wealth planning research at Vanguard, leading a team responsible for conducting research and analysis on ... Show More
58m 56s
Apr 2025
Q&A: The Stock Market Sucks. Is Private Equity Any Better?
#601: Nick and his wife have $100,000 to invest, but they’re worried about the volatility of the current stock market. Should they look into alternative investments such as private equity? Even though Roth IRAs come with tax-free withdrawals in retirement, Josh is worried about h ... Show More
52m 53s
Aug 2025
Smarter Strategies for Retirement, Wealth Building, and Taxes with Michael Kitces
#243: Discover smarter strategies to grow your wealth and create financial flexibility. We dive into when it makes sense to invest beyond retirement accounts, how to access savings early through Roth conversions and 72(t) distributions, ways to reduce taxes with HSAs, tax-advanta ... Show More
59m 45s
Nov 2025
The Real Financial Order of Operations - Part 2 of 2
This is part two of our financial order of operations series.
In part one, we covered the non-negotiables—the oxygen mask, debt payoff, insurance, and the foundation of every real financial plan. This week, we get into the gray areas. The places where conventional wisdom isn’t ju ... Show More
28m 10s