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 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 insights and the tools you’ll need to manage your money wisely, build wealth, and plan for life’s milestones. Future You will thank you.Join hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, Elizabeth Ayoola, and other expert Nerds as they answer your biggest money questions and share strategies to help you build wealth and reach your financial goals, including:– Investing: Advanced investment strategies, integrating ETFs and mutual funds into a diversified portfolio, tax-efficient retirement planning, understanding Roth IRA conversions, and navigating robo-advisors.– Credit Cards: Top credit cards for travel rewards and luxury perks, balance transfer strategies, maximizing credit card points, and optimizing credit card usage to boost your credit score.– Personal Finance: Advanced budgeting tips, building generational wealth, creating effective savings plans, managing high-income expenses, and developing a strong money growth mindset.– Home: Smart strategies for homebuying in competitive markets, leveraging home equity loans and HELOCs, refinancing for long-term savings, first-time homebuying tips, and budgeting for major home improvements.If you’re searching for the best personal finance podcasts or want practical knowledge to make smarter money decisions, then follow NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast.You’ll love NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast if you like podcasts like: Planet Money, The Personal Finance Podcast, DIY Money, Afford Anything, How to Money, The Ramsey Show, Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin, NPR’s Life Kit: Money, Popcorn Finance, Money Girl,Money Guy Show, Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, So Money with Farnoosh Tarabi, The Money with Katie Show, All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins, The Stacking Benjamins Show, MoneyWatch with Jill Schlesinger, or Your Money, Your Wealth.NerdWallet Compare, Inc. NMLS ID# 1617539 NMLS Consumer Access: http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/

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  • Mokeyt3/35
    I wanted to like it
    Just sounds like a NPR clone. Just young vocal fry podcast hosts giving you liberal economic dribble.
  • Song8!
    Title didn’t match
    I clicked to learn what brokerages were good this year and got the national debt. However, once someone says, “Wrap my brain/head around. . . ,” I just scream, pull my hair out, and shut it off. 1. That saying (as well as saying “unpack”) is incredibly annoying. 2. If I’m listening to so-called experts, they shouldn’t be confused about money.
  • Luczz99
    More clickbait than substance
    While moderately entertaining, this show is only mildly informative. it’s best attribute might be that that it gets the audience comfortable enough with the topic to go do some real research. Ultimately the verbal affectations proved too grating. Thanks for trying.
  • Jgjg9876
    Scripted and Robotic
    It’s not a great show. The whole show is heavily scripted and dry. It sounds like each interaction is being read off of a script. I even thought “giggle” was written into the script. The info is ok. It very generic and doesn’t provide much depth.
  • NYTreview
    Excellent podcast!
    Thank you for educating, supporting, and guiding your listeners. Hosts are clear, crisp, and skilled in presenting useful, honest information. Well done episode by episode. Thank you for your hard work on this podcast!
  • Bulldwgs
    Very weak show
    Very disappointed. Listen to quite a few episodes to see if it was just an anomaly. But the show overall is weak with financial advice. Some of the individuals that they have on try to act as if they are presenting something new that is just a rehash of other people. To the point that they copy the same phrases and terminology that other financial experts utilize on good shows. With so many other more powerful and useful shows and with limited time don’t waste your time listening to this podcast. When I listen to a financial podcast, I want good solid information and not politically correct platitudes.
  • Perma Link
    Likely, Could, Might….
    All keywords to avoid. This episode was a far lean, to might game. Everything else has been well except all the guessing games. Glad you said your not professional, but this one was obviously on 11/11 date was click bait , I’ve lost and I’m out of touch with really.
  • Zuzus_petals
    Financial advice, or paid promotions?
    Sorry NerdWallet - I used to enjoy your show, but lately you have lost all credibility. Half of the last episode was a promotion for a credit card, not presented as an ad mind you, but in the same style as your financial advice segments. It was surreal, and cringey, to hear you plugging a credit card in the same manner as you discuss serious topics. Then there is the constant promotion of NerdWallet’s own rewards program. The actual interesting content has all been pushed to the last half of each show, and it’s no longer clear how unbiased this advice is now that paid promotions have been mixed in.
  • QuickCardo
    Trump’s tariffs are 20% not 10%!!!!!
    It makes NW’s price projection DOUBLE LOW
  • FryerTime
    Love this podcast it’s the best in the world
    This podcast is the best
  • Joegrandger
    Amazing
    Smokin
  • Rolo72forman
    Podcast is short and informative
    The hosts are likable and both seem to stay on topic which is great. This podcast is one of my go to for quick information. I may not agree with some of the guests but the other information is what keeps me coming back.
  • rece1984
    My favorite financial podcast'
    Love how they're not long and drawn out.
  • Mikenamenottaken
    Done
    For the most part I like this podcast but it is obviously not for me. The last straw was the interview with Rodger Romero who has an engineering degree but wants to make a living playing music and hopes the government will pay off his student loans so he can play music and someday buy a big house for his parents. In my opinion this podcast is not for people who paid off their student loans and other debts. No longer following this podcast.
  • Little Ricky #2
    I love nerd wallet it saiid on there 14000 something I think it’s a plus not bad
    Baller
  • SJfromUSA
    Barrier to entry
    Recently found this show and want to like, but the incessant addressing of me/us as “Listener” is tough to endure. Cringe. We are smart enough to know when you are talking to each other or us.
  • bunnybreath
    Life changing
    Can’t believe I’m saying this about a podcast but it’s been life changing. It’s exactly the kind of warm, lighthearted, but also deep conversation I needed about a very loaded and complicated topic in my life. I’m learning so much. I have been able to implement my new knowledge right away by using the practical tips offered. Thank you to the amazing hosts.
  • 82alexis
    My favorite
    Insightful, keep up the great work
  • big christie
    Smart. Money
    It’s good to learn how to save and spend money in a good way
  • 🉑©️
    solid podcast, beneficial for everybody
    I love the variety of featured people who give their input on the episodes topic. There’s always a relevant topic being talked about. Really useful for personal finance tips, and the episodes aren’t too long so I don’t get bored.
  • Dr lancha
    review
    excellent podcast
  • varun8
    Great for beginners
    They cover a lot of high value topics for personal finance
  • redcan2
    Kindness
    Great info! Thank you for sharing, and for your tone of kindness! I truly appreciate your effort.
  • meg.m.k.e
    Great Financial Podcast
    Thanks!
  • J.R. 12345
    Review
    Wanted to like this one but couldn’t get into it.
  • BYA4466
    Good podcast
    I really like that it is a financial show, and there are many female experts. So often, finance-oriented shows only feature arrogant men.
  • MichiganLawStudent
    Brings on bigots to platform
    Recently had on a guest (who also runs a podcast) that said during the nerdwallet episode they try not to bring on straight white males onto their own podcast. Bigoted and nasty. Nerdwallet should do better. As an update - they just had an episode on healthcare costs of getting abortions and “gender affirming care” aka voluntary sex changes.
  • laughingshark
    Best financial podcast
    This is the best financial news and explanation for investing I’ve found a lot of others are just trying to sell you an insider’s club investment training course for hundreds of dollars
  • Ttbcpa80
    Keep up the amazing job!
    I’m new to your podcast and love listening to your new topic. I like how it short and direct to the point. Thank you so much!
  • Ok°
    Your brain on climate change.
    ESG investing for climate change. Wow, I have never heard of a more idiotic idea.
  • KayeAdam8
    Money & Happiness Series
    I enjoyed your Money & Happiness series. Informative and inspiring. Continue to make great content!
  • MListens
    02-10-23 Episode was Great!
    The 02-10-23 episode, The Color of Money, was excellent. Please have episodes throughout the year that are moderated by and include interviews with people of color. Appreciate This episode In February, celebrating Black History Month. Would love additional episodes on personal finance within the Black community, as well as Asian, Hispanic, and other segments of the population that are not specifically hi lighted. Thank you!
  • auntmargit
    Best Podcast
    Truly love every aspect of this show- the information, the format, the interaction of the hosts and guest contributors, the value and timeliness is immeasurable! Thank You for making my life better!!
  • Ramosa1098775
    Not Detailed Enough or inaccurate Info
    The speakers seem to be too inexperienced to discuss these topics. I have listened to a few episodes and most of them are too general or contain a lot of common sense advice so it is not helpful to a professional with general financial understanding. They spend a lot of time on disclaimers to not offend people or have them feel left out. I am listening to the child care episode and I just flat out disagree with a lot of information. They say that a one household wage is impossible for Families and was a dream for a specific period of time. They fail to talk about the change to a debt household. Most families are living beyond their means and can’t afford to live on one salary do to budgeting issues. They also fail to talk about the impact war had on pulling women into the workforce and the fact that it was hard for women to go back to the home when a number of women found new satisfaction and purpose in work outside the home. The episode left the listener to broad inaccurate information and no solutions. They didn’t even touch on how to weigh cost and balances of childcare or how to budget for it. It was just a complain session with general information similar to most episodes.
  • Cedmoo
    Something for everyone
    Love, love, love this show. The length is just right- long enough to cover a topic and short enough not to drag. The camaraderie of the hosts is lovely as is the fact that this is a judgement -free zone.
  • mr Danno
    Universally helpful
    This is one podcast I literally believe EVERYONE should listen to. Fairly quick episodes with straightforward explanations and actionable modern insight on tech, privacy, and finance. Very well balanced.
  • mbaker884
    Great podcast!
    Such thoughtful and well researched responses to everyday money problems. I’m so glad I discovered this podcast!
  • Skiing_Zebra
    Personal finance made fun
    Such well thought out and measured responses to people’s money questions, and additional discussions related to current economic situations. Some discussions are directly related to my current situation. Most aren’t, but give me great food for thought for my future financial needs. I have little interest in economics or money things in general, but this is a great informative and accessible podcast that makes learning about personal finance fun and interesting.
  • BamaFan0003
    Love this podcast
    I listen to every new episode, even if it doesn’t apply directly to my situation. It makes me feel more confident in my decisions, and makes me better manage my money. The hosts are easy to listen to and very knowledgeable.
  • Atlien Fan
    Life Changing Podcast! ❤️💥
    I have been listening to Sean and Liz for about a year now, yay you two! I learn so many good tips and tricks from them about how to manage my money in bite-size ways. Sometimes simply positive affirmations that I made a good financial decision! This is entertaining, fun, friendly, and WORTH your time!
  • Th3Offspring
    Politics
    Was an interesting show until politics were introduced. Lost a listener
  • Zelda1954
    Excellent Bite Sized Info
    I have been listening since I retired 7 months ago and have found the show to be consistently smart, easy to understand, and helpful. It’s part of my Monday morning routine and gives me food for thought the rest of the week. The Smart Money team respects my intelligence, my confusion over complex investment options, and my time — it’s concise with no banal banter found in many other podcasts.
  • TomasWGreen
    Great nuggets of financial wisdom each week
    I am a young professional and had a number of questions and uncertainties about how to manage my money in the best way. Each episode has given me things to think out, conversation starters to have with family and loved ones about financial concerns, and useful starting points for deeper research. I especially love that Sean talks about his recent decisions with his partner and the questions they navigated. It makes me feel more capable of having those same conversations with my boyfriend as we start to think about our future.
  • amsankey
    Worst financial podcast available
    I listen to many financial podcasts: WSJ, Bloomberg, Dave Ramsey, etc. This is by far the worst and seems more like self-therapy for the hosts. Save yourself 20-minutes a week and never listen.
  • Cat Gerbo
    Great Intro to Personal Finance
    Sean and Liz do an excellent job of giving concise but well thought out tips on how to handle money. My favorite thing about this podcast is that the hosts never place blame or guilt on consumers. They are very empathetic to individual situations and leave the judgment out of finance. I would caution following the advice on the debt collection episode. Liz mentions if you call a debt collection company you can trigger a law suit. In some states you can have a motion for default judgment placed against you if you DON’T get in touch with the firm your debt has been placed with. Source: former paralegal in a garnishment department that operates in 12 different states.
  • JaneinNY
    My favorite personal finance podcast!
    I’ve been listening religiously since the spring. Great podcast and very informative. I’ve learned so much from these two.
  • HonestAngel1106
    Not really about money
    This podcast as much more about politics than it is about money. So, if you were truly interested in investing, find somebody more focused on money than politics.
  • beetlebabe666
    Informative, succinct, love it!
    A super helpful podcast that I am so happy exists!! Thanks Sean and Liz!
  • aybenditomijo
    Enough with the credit card points!
    You guys have so many repeated pods about credit card travel points, is boring.
  • Sleepy1986
    I heard u guys but u guys are correct
    An I will check it out
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