NerdWallet Podcasts
NerdWallet Podcasts
NerdWallet's podcasts provide listeners with insights and guidance to help them make smarter financial decisions. Whether you have questions about personal finance or want to learn how you can travel more but pay less, our genius Nerds have you covered.
On our Webby-nominated finance podcast, Smart Money, hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola dig into finance topics and business news to help keep you informed. They also answer listener questions on topics ranging from credit cards, homeownership, investing, debt management, and much more, providing strategies and recommendations you can take with you to improve your financial outlook. Need help with your budget? Fill out this form and we might feature it on the show!
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On our travel podcast, Smart Travel, hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French discuss tips and tricks you can use to travel more and pay less. Whether it's getting access to airport lounges, getting compensated for travel interruptions, or getting the most out of your travel credit cards, Meghan and Sally are here as your guides to help you get the most out of your travel budget.
On our wealth building podcast, Your Next Dollar, powered by NerdWallet Wealth Partners, host Andrew Giancola digs into the decisions that come with a growing income: equity compensation, investing, housing, benefits, taxes, and every big life moment in between.
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The latest from Smart Money
What does it really mean when economists say the U.S. economy has shifted from a K-shape to an E-shape, and where do middle-class households fit in this new picture? Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola talk with Anna Helhoski about why middle-class earners are increasingly slipping from the top of the K to the middle of the E. Plus, a travel points explainer.
The latest from Smart Travel
Meghan Coyle and Sally French discuss what's driving up summer travel costs in 2026 and how to plan smarter despite them, including tips and tricks on when airfares and hotel prices hit their seasonal floor,. But first, they break down the latest travel headlines, including what American Express's new partnership with Fanatics could mean for sports fans and points collectors.
The latest from Your Next Dollar
Discover what you could aim to save at every age — from your 20s through your 60s —and where your net worth stands.
Host Andrew Giancola breaks down how much high earners could target saving across every decade, using a three-tier framework — "on pace," "ahead of the curve," and "elite" — to help you gauge where you stand. He discusses strategies like maxing a 401(k), funding a backdoor Roth IRA, building a taxable brokerage account, and planning around catch-up contributions and Roth conversions. Then, Andrew reacts to a video on average and median net worth data by age, unpacking why what you see on social media often looks very different from reality.
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On the Smart Money podcast — which was nominated for the Best Branded Podcast award at the 2025 iHeart Podcast Awards, and included on the list of best personal finance and money podcasts in 2025 by Life Hacker — listeners tune in to hear about topics such as tips on managing money, retirement planning, strategies for budgeting, tips for homebuying, and much more to help them make smart money moves.
How to Get Ready for a Recession and Choose Enough Car Insurance
Learn how to prepare for a possible recession and make sure your car insurance coverage is enough to protect your finances.
401(k) vs. Brokerage Account: Which Is Better for Retirement Savings? Plus, the National Debt Explained
Learn about the U.S. national debt and how it impacts economics and what options to explore if your employer-offered 401k plan seems limiting.
Will New Tariffs and Tax Rules Cost You? (Plus: Travel Rewards & Roth IRA Tips)
Get the latest on tariffs, federal spending and the CFPB shake-up — plus answers to your travel credit card and Roth IRA questions.
On the Smart Travel podcast — the best travel podcast if you're looking to maximize your budget — Sally and Meghan dive deep into how to budget for travel, the best travel credit cards, how to avoid costly travel mistakes, and more, so listeners can find ways to travel more but pay less.
Secrets to Finding Cheap Flights and Avoiding Fees, Straight from Scott’s Cheap Flights
Learn when to book flights, how to spot mistake fares, and ways to use lesser-known tips like booking stopovers and tapping into rideshare rewards.
How to Budget for Trips: When to Book and How to Avoid Hidden Fees
Learn how to budget for travel, save on flights, and maximize credit card rewards for your next trip.
How to Get Elite Travel Perks Without Traveling Every Week or Overpaying
Learn when elite status is worth it, plus how to earn attractive airline and hotel perks even if you don’t constantly travel.