NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

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NerdWallet’s trusted finance journalists answer real-world money questions to help you make smarter financial decisions with confidence. Each episode dives d...

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IUL Insurance: Recession-Proof or a Risky Bet for Your Retirement? 33 min · Sean Pyles, Elizabeth Ayoola, Leo Laporte · 4 days ago

Budget Rehab: A Debt-Free Couple Plans for a Wedding, House and Baby (Plus: Inside Disaster Betting Markets) 38 min · Elizabeth Ayoola, Sean Pyles, Anna Helhoski · 8 days ago

Seven Steps for Prioritizing Money as a High Earner (from Your Next Dollar) 43 min · Ryan Sterling, Elizabeth Ayoola, Sean Pyles · 11 days ago

How Get Rich Slowly's Founder Retired at 40. Plus, What Higher Bond Yields Mean for Savers 41 min · Sean Pyles, Sam Taube, Elizabeth Ayoola · 15 days ago

Does a Pension Mean You're Set for Retirement? How to Know If You're Really on Track 35 min · Elizabeth Ayoola, Sean Pyles · 18 days ago

Putting the "7% Rule" to the Test on a Real Mortgage. Plus, an Economist on Stubborn Food Prices 35 min · Sean Pyles, Elizabeth Ayoola, Anna Helhoski · 22 days ago

How Homebuying Differs for LGBTQ+ People — and Tips for Any Buyer in a Tough Market 44 min · Sean Pyles, Elizabeth Ayoola · 25 days ago

CFP vs. CPA vs. CFA: The Only One Most People Need 46 min · Sean Pyles, Elizabeth Ayoola, Elizabeth Renter · 29 days ago

How to Balance Competing Financial Priorities When Everything Feels Urgent 37 min · Elizabeth Ayoola, Sean Pyles · Aug 17

Going Back to Work Later in Life and Why the Housing Market Feels So Stuck 39 min · Ryan Sterling, Kate Wood, Elizabeth Ayoola · Aug 13

Where Are They Now? Five Smart Money Listeners on Job Loss, Debt, FIRE, and Life Moves 28 min · Sean Pyles, Elizabeth Ayoola · Aug 10

What You Need to Know About Starting a Business Before You Quit Your Job 43 min · Rosalie Murphy, Aaron Klein, Elizabeth Ayoola · Aug 6

When Marriage Ends: How to Protect Your Assets, Update Your Estate Plan, and Survive the Costs 20 min · Elizabeth Ayoola, Kim Palmer, Sean Pyles · Aug 3

Sinking Fund Methods That Actually Work, Plus The Hidden Cost of AI Data Centers 31 min · Sean Pyles, Elizabeth Ayoola, Anna Helhoski · Jul 30

Is an Annual Fee Travel Card Worth It? A Guide for Occasional Flyers 36 min · Sally French, Elizabeth Ayoola, Sean Pyles · Jul 27

What Couples Miss When Going Down to One Income 33 min · Elizabeth Ayoola, Gary A. Officer, Sean Pyles · Jul 23

Don't Let Inconsistent Income Derail Your Finances — or Your Relationship 30 min · Sean Pyles, Elizabeth Ayoola · Jul 20

It's Not Too Late: How to Reset Your Money Habits at 50 35 min · Sean Pyles, Elizabeth Ayoola, Kurt Woock · Jul 16

Stop Guessing and Start Comparing: Is One Bank Enough for Everything? Jul 13

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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 finan...

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As of 2026-09-18, NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast ranks #62 in the Business category on Apple Podcasts in the United States.

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