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Liz Weston

Liz Weston is NerdWallet’s personal finance expert. She’s a Certified Financial Planner® and author of five money books including the best-selling "Your Credit Score." She has appeared on CNBC, Fox Business, “NBC Nightly News,” the “Today” show, “Dr. Phil” and numerous radio shows, including American Public Media’s “Marketplace”; NPR’s “All Things Considered,” “Talk of the Nation” and “On Point”; and KPCC’s “Air Talk.” Her columns are carried by The Associated Press and Los Angeles Times, among other outlets. She’s quoted in national publications including The Washington Post and The New York Times. Email: [email protected].

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Worry About the Right Thing With Estate Taxes

Liz Weston
March 4, 2021

Death and taxes may be the only certainties in life, but death taxes are only a remote possibility for most people. The vast majority of Americans won’t ever have or…

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Smart Money Podcast: Saving at the Pump and 401(k) limits

Liz Weston & Sean Pyles
March 1, 2021

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion of ways to save on gas now that prices are…

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Smart Money Podcast: Filing Taxes Early and Tapping Home Equity

Liz Weston & Sean Pyles
Feb. 22, 2021

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion of why you probably want to file your taxes sooner…

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Why You May Not Want to Be an Executor

Liz Weston
Feb. 18, 2021

Being asked to be an executor is an honor you might want to pass up. Settling an estate typically involves tracking down and appraising assets, paying bills and creditors, filing…

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Smart Money Podcast: Money News You Missed and the 50/30/20 Budget

Liz Weston & Sean Pyles
Feb. 15, 2021

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion of money news you might have missed, including changes to…

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What Gig Workers Need to Know About Taxes

Liz Weston
Feb. 11, 2021

If you became a gig worker during the pandemic, beware: Your taxes just got more complicated. Gig work — Uber driving, Instacart shopping, Amazon Flex delivery and so on —…

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Smart Money Podcast: GameStop Lessons and Talking About Money With Your Partner

Sean Pyles & Liz Weston
Feb. 8, 2021

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion of the GameStop frenzy and what we learned from it.…

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How to Prioritize Debt Payments in the Pandemic

Liz Weston
Feb. 4, 2021

A singular crisis has led to extraordinary relief options for borrowers. Interest and payments have been paused on federal student loans. Homeowners can request nearly a year of mortgage forbearance.…

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Smart Money Podcast: Jackpot Windfall and Extra COVID Cash

Liz Weston & Sean Pyles
Feb. 1, 2021

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion of the recent $1 billion Powerball lottery and the many…

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The Tax Credit Fix Many Can’t Afford to Miss

Liz Weston
Jan. 28, 2021

Families battered by the pandemic recession soon may discover that the tax refunds they’re counting on are dramatically smaller — or that they actually owe income tax. Congress offered a…

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