
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 i... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 665 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingBusinessEducationHow To | |||

Learn whether managing your own mortgage escrow pays off and what popular election slogans could mean for your money.
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Learn how to pursue early retirement, grow savings, and weigh home buying after a major life change.
How do you rebuild your budget after going from two incomes to one? Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola review the budget of a 32-year-old ... more
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Learn how to get past the fear of negotiating for higher pay, even when your employer might say no.
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The show blends practical, real-world money coaching with data-driven context across a broad range of personal-finance topics. Listeners can expect accessible guidance on retirement planning, debt payoffs, starting or growing a business, budgeting for life transitions (like parenting or career changes), housing and mortgage considerations, and nuanced discussions around banking, taxes, and credit. A hallmark is pairing expert NerdWallet voices with personal stories and live coaching, often supported by timely policy and market context. The format leans into actionable steps, transparency about trade-offs, and accessible explanations of complex topics, making it useful for listeners seeking clear, solvable money problems and strategies to bu... more
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