NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

Author: NerdWallet Personal Finance Language: English Episodes: 100
Money can feel complicated, but it doesn't have to be a source of constant stress. On NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast, the team of experienced personal finance journalists from NerdWallet takes the questions you're actually asking and turns them into a straightforward conversation. You'll hear them unpack the nuances of everyday financial choices, from figuring out the right way to budget for an irregular income to demystifying how to start investing without a huge sum of money. They tackle everything-credit card strategies, the true costs of homeownership, and effective saving techniques-by cutting through the noise and popular myths. Every discussion is rooted in careful research and a practical understanding of how people live their lives, ensuring the advice you get is both credible and immediately useful. Tuning into this podcast feels like getting reliable guidance from a knowledgeable friend who wants you to succeed. Each episode leaves you with a clearer perspective and concrete steps you can take to feel more in control of your financial future, building confidence one decision at a time.
Episodes
How to Budget Better With Your Partner and Why Scam Calls Are Surging [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:09
Learn 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 part…
Invest or Pay Down Debt? Plus How to Save Big This Holiday Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:36
Learn how to handle holiday shopping in an increasingly expensive spending environment. Plus, lightning round insights around debt, investing, and savings goals. How should you prepare for holiday shopping when tariffs a…
What Home Sellers Can Legally Hide and How to Master Irregular Bills [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:24
Learn how to plan for surprise bills and what to ask about a home’s past so your budget and buying feel stress free. Do sellers have to disclose deaths, crimes or “hauntings” in a home? How can you budget for irregular e…