‘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 ...
Nerdy Business: Setting Your Business Up for Success
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a side gig to a full-time job is a big — and daring — jump. This episode, Sean and smal...
Why Are Homes Pricey in the U.S. and Abroad?
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The home affordability crisis isn’t just an issue in the United States. This episode, Sean hosts a...
Nerdy Deep Dive: Investing 101, Part 1
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know you should start investing, but do you know the best way to get started? In the first episo...
Queer Money Talk
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
LGBTQ+ people face a number of unique personal finance challenges, including higher rates of poverty...
Small Business Inflation, and Sign-Up Bonuses
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation is hitting everyone’s budgets — including those of small-business owners. To kick off ...
Taking On the Racial Wealth Gap
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The racial wealth gap was created and reinforced over centuries. Can it be solved in our lifetime? I...
What's Up With Eggs, and Home Improvement Projects
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eggs — why are they so expensive right now, and what can you do about it? To start this episode, S...
Nerdy Deep Dive: How to Reduce Child Care Costs
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Child care can be a strain on many families’ budgets — but there are opportunities for you to mi...
Recession Prep, and Lightning Round Money Questions
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A recession is (maybe) imminent. To start off this episode, Sean and Liz talk about how to prepare f...
Nerdy Deep Dive: Why is Child Care So Expensive?
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Child care costs are pushing budgets to the brink. In the first episode of this two-part Nerdy deep ...
Giving Family Money, and What's Happening with Inflation
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your family or friend needs money in a pinch. Do you help them out, or tell them to look elsewhere f...
Get Creative About Money With Paco de Leon
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If traditional money advice doesn’t work for you, then you might want to consider a more creative ...
Nerdy Travel Diaries: Use Points to Fly in Luxury
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can fly abroad in business class on points alone — if you know how to play the points game. To...
Fruitful Yard Sale, and When Not to Refinance
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to get rid of your junk and earn a buck? To start off this episode, Sean and Liz give you tips ...
Nerdy Travel Diaries: Getaway to Costa Rica
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After two years of sitting on credit card points and staying at home, you might be in a great positi...
New Student Debt, and a Couple's Money Baggage
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Student debt cancellation may be on the horizon. But a new generation of graduates is set to take on...
Nerdy Travel Diaries: Scrimping and Splurging in Japan
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Traveling to Japan can be both expensive and intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be. In this e...
Bitcoin 401(k)s and Choosing the Best Crypto
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto is coming to 401(k) accounts. Should you add it to your portfolio? And which crypto is the be...
Nerdy Travel Diaries: Weightlifting in New Mexico
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Travel Nerds know how to get the most from any trip — whether they’re staying in a luxury ho...
Small Business Benefits, and Buying a Hybrid
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shopping at small businesses may offer more benefits than you know, including access to exclusive de...
Protecting Your Privacy, and Front-Loading a 401(k)
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maxing out a 401(k) is a great step toward saving for retirement, but have you ever thought about fr...
Student Debt Cancellation Debate, Part 2
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is student loan cancellation the key to liberating those crushed under burdensome debt, or a potenti...
Save Money at Weddings, and Vetting Mortgage Lenders
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wedding season is picking up steam. Are you — and your budget — ready? To kick off this episode,...
Student Loans and the Cancellation Debate, Part 1
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Student loans are a tool, as well as a dreaded financial reality, for most Americans who attend coll...
3 Money Tasks for Spring, and Alternative Debt Payoff Options
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With spring in the air, money tasks might be the last thing on your mind. To kick off this episode, ...
Using Your Tax Refund, and Is Pet Insurance Worth the Cost?
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The windfall of a tax refund can be a boon to your savings, help fund a vacation — and more. To ki...
The Fed Interest Rate Hike, and What’s a Credit Card Authorized User?
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates. To explore what it means for you, Sean kicks off this...
Single-Income Couples, and When to Use Your HSA and FSA
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Going from a two-income household to a one-income household is not solely a financial challenge. But...
How I Got Here: Tori Dunlap of Her First $100K
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to save $100K by your mid-20s? Just ask Tori Dunlap, founder of the blog Her First...
Combating Inflation, and Saving for Retirement Amid Climate Change
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gas, groceries and just about everything else are getting more expensive. Sean and Liz share tips fo...
Why to Sell Your House, and Managing Investment Fees
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Selling your house right now might sound like a great way to inject unnecessary stress into your lif...
The Tax Episode
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taxes: You’ve got questions about ‘em, and we’ve got answers. On this episode, Sean and Liz an...
Lifestyle Creep, and Booking Cheap Travel
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lifestyle creep — where your growing expenses outpace salary increases — can deflate your budget...
Nerdy Book Club: Building Your Financial Smarts With Bola Sokunbi
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taking charge of your own financial education can help you get ahead and avoid classic money mistake...
Credit Union Perks, and Getting Into the Housing Market
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where you bank can have a big impact on your community. To start off this episode, Sean and Liz talk...
Stock Market Shakiness, and Car Buying in 2022
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Has the recent stock market shakiness left you feeling jittery? To start off this episode, Sean and ...
No-Spend Month, and Making Money While Raising Kids
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A no-spend month can help you reset your money habits and save cash. To start this episode, Sean and...
Make a Plan to Achieve Your Dreams
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing what you want from your life and your money is one thing. Actually knowing how to make it ha...
COVID Tests, and Reversing a Credit Score Drop
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finding (and paying for) COVID tests is overly complicated. This episode, Sean and occasional co-hos...
Making Your Dream Life
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Living in a van, traveling the country and working wherever you want might sound like an odd dream, ...
How Nerds Choose the Best, and Paying for College
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sifting through financial products can be a pain. That’s where NerdWallet comes in. Our Nerds just...
Saving for Your Dream Retirement
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vacations across the world, spending quality time with your friends and family and — most importan...
New Money Resolutions, and Strategizing Debt Payoff
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not too late to make your money resolutions for the new year. To kick off the episode, Sean a...