Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Smart Credit Building and Saving for a Secure Retirement
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Understand the implications of adding authorized users to credit cards, and how to plan retirement s...
Outsmart Student Loan Scams, and Child Care Budgeting Tips
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keep your money safe by spotting student loan scams, then learn how to cover child care costs withou...
Smart Ways to Get Out of Debt, and Pet Insurance Planning
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn ways to handle your debt, including some options you might not know about. And find out how pe...
Social Media Shopping Tips, and Smart Spare Cash Investing
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn pro tips for shopping on social media so you don’t overspend, and smart strategies for inves...
Nerdy Guide to Brokerage Fees and Investment Advisors
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to avoid overspending on investing and brokerage fees, and get smart about how to choose a...
Human Longevity Literacy, and How Debt Impacts Credit Scores
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Improve your longevity literacy so you don’t retire too early (or late!), then learn how debt affe...
Bill Disputes, Managing a Raise, and Smart Saving Early
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how checking your bills can prevent you from overspending, how to manage a raise and how to bu...
When to Merge Finances — or Not
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At a certain point in your relationship, merging your finances can feel like a natural step … or n...
Student Loan Forgiveness Struck Down by Supreme Court. Now What?
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court has struck down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Sean and Anna d...
The Price of Parenthood: In Vitro Fertilization and the Future of Parenthood
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In vitro Fertilization — or IVF — is an effective way to become pregnant. But is it only for the...
Nerdy Tips on Tipping, and Managing High Credit Card Annual Fees
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feel less awkward about tipping with our Nerds’ tipping tips. Then learn about credit cards with h...
The Price of Parenthood: How Egg Freezing Works
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Egg freezing lets would-be parents put their plans on ice. But is it a realistic option for everyone...
Nerdy Travel Tips, and Budgeting for a Non-Traditional Life
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Avoid costly travel mistakes with expert tips from our Nerds. Then, learn how to budget for a non-tr...
The Price of Parenthood: What It Takes to Adopt
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The price of adoption can vary greatly — from under $1,000 to over $60,000. In this episode of o...
Money Scams, and Renting Credit Card Tradelines for Cash
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about how to avoid the latest money scams and whether it’s worth using your credit score to ...
The Price of Parenthood: What It Costs to Be a Parent
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a parent is unavoidably expensive. But this is a financial decision that’s about a lot mo...
Making Hobbies Affordable, and Saving Money Priorities
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to make your hobbies more affordable. Plus, decide what to save for first: an emergency, a...
Get Creative About Money With Paco de Leon
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If traditional money advice doesn’t work for you, then you might want to consider a more creative ...
The Cost of Climate Change: Preparing for the Worst
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How would you recover if your life was upended by a huge disaster — a fire, hurricane or flood? Ge...
More Money Hot Takes, and When to Leave Your Job
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of influencers peddle classes with guarantees of helping you become rich and successful. But a...
The Cost of Climate Change: Investing (and Banking) for a Greener World
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You really want to effect change around climate issues? Put your money to work for you. In this epis...
Top Consumer Complaints, and Car Shopping in 2023
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The car market has been a mess for … a while. Is now a better time to buy than a year ago? And how...
Why Moms Face a Pay Penalty — and What to Do About It
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a mother can transform your life: providing a new sense of purpose, expanding your family a...
The Cost of Climate Change: How to Protect Your Home From Disaster
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If a natural disaster struck your home — whether you own or rent — would you be covered? Many co...
How to (Really) Save on Groceries
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eating a plant-based diet doesn’t have to be expensive — or boring. In this episode, Nerds Sean ...
The Future of College Debt, and Rent vs. Buy (With a Dog)
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Deciding whether to keep on renting or get serious about buying a house is rarely easy. But in an ar...
The Cost of Climate Change: The Big Picture
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Climate change is going to have profound effects on our lives — including our money. To kick off t...
Your Social Security Benefits, and Tax Efficient Retirement Investing
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing how much you could get from Social Security is a big part of retirement planning (and, yes, ...
Money and Happiness: Building (and Buying) Your Happiness
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s here at last: This episode, the simple formula to your happier, more prosperous life will fin...
Money News: What’s the Deal With ‘Junk Fees’?
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t have to be a Taylor Swift fan to feel like you’re being personally attacked by hidden ...
Neurodiverse Money, and Financial Infidelity
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If your partner hid tens of thousands of dollars in credit card debt from you, would you bail — or...
Money and Happiness: Happiness for a Bargain
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s wheel out the cliche “money can’t buy happiness.” In truth, we know that’s not reall...
Making Your Big Money Reset, With Jill Schlesinger
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you wanted to dramatically upend your life overnight, you probably could — but it could have un...
Money and Happiness: Uncover Your Money History
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is your first money memory? And how is it influencing your finances today? In this episode of o...
Recession Anxiety, and Retirement Savings vs. Mortgage Payoff
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A recession is imminent. Or, maybe it isn’t? News stories about looming recession can feel incessa...
Money and Happiness: What's Happiness Really Worth?
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you really need money to be happy? Or is money the reason you’re unhappy? Either way, chances a...
Spring-Cleaning, and Paying Off Different Types of Debt
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s officially spring, which means it’s time to bust out the duster, broom — and your bank ac...
‘This or That’: Lightning Round
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The travel Nerds have all sorts of opinions on when to get to the airport ahead of a flight, what so...
Is Banking Stable, and Traditional vs. Online Banks
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The banking system has been feeling less than stable lately. But how worried should you really be? T...
‘This or That’: Loyalty to One Travel Brand or Diversify?
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So you’re deep in the points game (or want to be). Are you better off focusing your points earning...
Are CDs Worth It, and Managing a Life-Changing Windfall
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The rates on certificates of deposit have shot up over the past year. But are CDs really a good opti...
‘This or That’: Travel Credit Card or Cash-Back Credit Card
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Travel credit cards can help you score the vacation of your dreams on points alone. But are they wor...
How COVID Changed Our Finances — and Our Advice
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID-19 pandemic upended the world — and our finances. The tumult created a lot of opportunit...
‘This or That’: Booking With Points vs. Cash
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve got a trip coming up. Should you use cash or points to book your travel and lodging? In thi...
How to Leverage Inflation for Your Benefit
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation is affecting a lot more than the price of groceries. It’s also presenting financial oppo...
Money News: The Supreme Court Debates Student Debt Cancellation
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court is getting closer to dashing or fulfilling folks’ dreams of student debt cancell...
‘This or That’: Airbnb vs. Hotel
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Airbnb used to be a go-to option for fun, one-of-a-kind lodging. Then the cleaning fees started stac...
The Tax Episode 2023
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tax season is in full swing. And this episode, we’re taking on popular questions, including when y...
When Your Family Steals Your Identity
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being the victim of identity theft can be traumatic, especially when your own mother is the perpetra...
Money Hot Takes, and Too Many Credit Cards
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for some money hot takes. To start off this episode, Sean and Liz share their (maybe unp...
‘The Color of Wealth’: Investing for Your Family's Future
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are many ways for Black women and mothers to invest to build wealth for their families. Choosi...
When to Merge Finances — or Not
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At a certain point in your relationship, merging your finances can feel like a natural step … or n...
‘The Color of Wealth’: The Emotional Trade-Offs of Wealth Building
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes anger is the best response to finding out you’ve been deprived of an opportunity. The st...
Money News: Student Debt Cancellation at the Supreme Court
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month the Supreme Court will hear cases to decide the fate of those hoping for federal student ...
ChatGPT vs. the Nerds, and Rental Properties
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are making headlines — but can they be trusted to give ...
‘The Color of Wealth’: Overcoming Structural Challenges
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Black women face distinct challenges when building wealth. So what can they do about it? To kick off...
No-Spend Month 2.0, and Recovering From Credit Damage
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A no-spend month is a chance to retool your relationship with how you spend money — and tuck away ...
Your Money in 2023: Managing Uncertainty
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Uncertainty is the new normal. So, what can you do about it? In this episode, hosts Sean Pyles, Liz ...
Data Breaches, and Catching Up on Retirement Savings
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A number of high-profile companies have reported data breaches recently. That means we have to be ex...
Your Money in 2023: Homebuying and Selling
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What can the housing market of 1981 teach us about 2023? A lot, apparently. In this episode, Sean ...
The Art of Complaining, and Saving for Your Kids’ Future
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting a hold of customer service representatives can be a nightmare. Working with them to actually...
Your Money in 2023: Investing in the Stock Market
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The stock market had a rough year in 2022. But for the savvy investor, the market downturn meant a b...
Retirement Changes You May Have Missed
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Important changes are coming to how you can save for retirement — including one that will allow yo...
January Money Moves, and Paying Off Your Mortgage Early
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What are you doing to improve your money in the new year? If you’re not sure where to start, we ha...
Your Money in 2023: Use Your Values to Set Your Goals
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Setting money goals in the new year is a time-honored tradition. But ditching them after a month (or...
Student Loans and the Cancellation Debate, Part 1
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Student loans are a tool, as well as a dreaded financial reality, for most Americans who attend coll...
Single-Income Couples, and When to Use Your HSA and FSA
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Going from a two-income household to a one-income household is not solely a financial challenge. But...
What We Learned About Our Money in 2022
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lot can happen to your finances in a year. Raises, curveball expenses, luxurious vacations. Each s...
Rising Interest Rates, and Budgeting With Apps
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Fed is poised to raise interest rates — again. To kick off this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz We...
How to Find the Humor in Money Management With Joe Saul-Sehy
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about money doesn’t have to be boring. In this episode of our Nerdy Book Club series, Nerd...
Money News: What the Jobs Report and Recent Layoffs Mean for You
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The job market is strong — but thousands of workers have been laid off in recent months. So, what’...
The End of Credit Card Rewards, and When to Cancel Luxury Credit Cards
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Credit card rewards programs might be on the chopping block in Congress. To start off this episode, ...
Questioning the 50/30/20 Budget and Company Stock
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 50/30/20 budget is a simple way to organize your finances. But as rent prices soar and inflation...
Crypto Crash, and Growing Money Fast
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shockwaves rippled through the crypto world with the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX. To start o...
Outsmart Scammers, and Waiting to Save for Retirement
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scammers alleging to help you cancel your student debt are coming for you — whether you actually h...
When Your Bank Stiffs You, and Co-Signing Risks
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is your bank holding out on you? If you haven’t checked on your savings accounts lately, you shoul...
Financial Fears, and Do You Need Life Insurance?
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fear can control your life — if you let it. And when it comes to financial fears, what haunts you ...
How the Nerds Do It: How a Student Loans Nerd Paid Off Her Debt
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paying off student debt isn’t easy — even for a Nerd who writes about it. In this episode of our...
Black Friday Is Canceled, and How to Get Holiday Travel Deals
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Black Friday isn’t the shopping extravaganza it once was. With rolling deals from major retailers,...
How the Nerds Do It: How a Mortgage Nerd Bought a House
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Buying a house takes grit, know-how — and, frankly, a good amount of cash. In this episode of our ...
Money News: How to Cancel Your Student Debt
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally here: The application to cancel up to $20,000 of your federal student loan debt is ...
Zelle Scams, and When to Sell Investments
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Do you know where your passwords are? To start off this episod...
How the Nerds Do It: How a Travel Nerd Books a Trip
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Points or cash. Bargain hunting or splurging. Deep research or impulse booking. A lot can go into bo...
Money Hot Takes, and Too Many Credit Cards
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for some money hot takes. To start off this episode, Sean and Liz share their (maybe unp...
How the Nerds Do It: How an Investing Nerd Maxed Out Her Roth IRA
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Saving for retirement can be a challenge for anyone — even our Nerds. To kick off a new series c...
What the Fed News Means for You, and Choosing a New Bank
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Fed has been in the news a lot lately, raising interest rates and causing recession fears. But w...
Beating Money Procrastination, and When to Unfreeze Credit
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes checking things off your financial to-do list can be a real slog. If you find yourself pro...
Fall Money Tasks, and Saving Enough to Retire
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we head into fall, is your money where you want it to be? To start off this episode, Sean and Liz...
Live From Las Vegas!
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The smart way to lose your money gambling, whether now is a good time to invest and how to manage a ...
Student Debt Cancellation News, and Money 101
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The dust is settling after President Biden announced his student debt cancellation and repayment pla...
Protecting Your Privacy, and Front-Loading a 401(k)
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maxing out a 401(k) is a great step toward saving for retirement, but have you ever thought about fr...
How to Manage Medical Debt with Emily Maloney
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Medical debt can be confusing and, for some, financially debilitating. In this episode of the Nerdy ...
Booking a Dream Disney Vacation for Cheap
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Disney theme parks are some of the most magical places on Earth. But vacation-wise, they can also be...
Investing for Your Dream Life
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Building wealth over your life takes planning — and know-how. This episode, Sean and Liz talk with...
What the Heck Is Crypto, Anyway?
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve heard of crypto, but do you really know what it is? Do you think you could explain it to a ...
Answering Kids’ Money Questions: Where Does Money Come From?
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kids aren’t known for having a lot of financial decisions to make, but that doesn’t mean they’...
Nerdy Business: Building a Brick-and-Mortar Business
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Opening a brick-and-mortar business isn’t for the faint of heart. This episode, Sean and small-bus...
Questioning the 50/30/20 Budget and Company Stock
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 50/30/20 budget is a simple way to organize your finances. But as rent prices soar and inflation...
Nerdy Business: Building the Right Team
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a successful business means building the right team — and knowing when not to cut corners...
Summer Travel Tips and Conflicting Financial Priorities
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Flight cancellations, rising gas prices and a surge of travelers — this year, summer travel might ...