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Sean Pyles, CFP®

Senior Producer
Expertise
  • Personal finance •
  • debt
How I Think About Money “Money is just a tool to give you what you want in life. The more information you have about the strategies and products that can help your money deliver on your goals, the more likely you'll be able to bring your dreams to life.”
9+ Years of Experience
180+ Articles Written
Previous experience
  • CEO
  • Pyles Financial Planning
  • San Francisco Magazine
  • Windy City Times
Education
B.A. from Marlboro College
Awards
  • Signal Award: Gold Award for Best Show in the Money & Finance Genre
  • Signal Award: Gold Award for Best Individual Episode in the Money & Finance Genre
  • Eddie Award: Best Consumer Finance Podcast
  • Quill Podcast Award: Best Branded Podcast
  • Financial Literacy and Education in Communities: Excellence in National Media
Sean Pyles, CFP®, is producer and host of NerdWallet's "Smart Money" podcast. On "Smart Money," Sean talks with Nerds across the NerdWallet Content team to answer listeners' personal finance questions. With a focus on thoughtful and actionable money advice, Sean provides real-world guidance that can help consumers better their financial lives. Beyond answering listeners' money questions on "Smart Money," Sean also interviews guests outside of NerdWallet and produces special segments to explore topics like the racial wealth gap, how to start investing and the history of student loans.
Before Sean started podcasting at NerdWallet, he covered topics related to consumer debt. His work has appeared in USA Today, The New York Times and elsewhere. When he's not writing about personal finance, Sean can be found tending to his garden, going for runs and taking his dog for long walks. He is based in Portland, Oregon.
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Prepping Finances for Major Life Changes With A CFP | NerdWallet
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Prepping Finances for Major Life Changes With A CFP | NerdWallet

Smart Money host Sean Pyles and NerdWallet Advisor and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Magda Doemeny chat with guest Jim to help him prepare his finances for a move. They discuss how to save for moving, how to accelerate building a savings, and more. Sign-up for NerdWallet Advisors: https://nerdwalletadvisors.com/?utm_source=yt&utm_medium=sc&utm_campaign=ba_mktg_organic_090924_social_cm_yt_smartmoney_promotionalexplainer_nw-advisors Suggested Articles: How Much Does It Cost to Move?: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/mortgages/how-much-does-it-cost-to-move #NerdWallet #SmartMoneyPodcast #NerdWalletAdvisors Subscribe to NerdWallet - https://bit.ly/3wGvVf3 About NerdWallet: We’re NerdWallet. And we’re not your typical finance company. We believe that everyone should be able to make financial decisions with confidence. We’ve built a team of Nerds with the knowledge, passion, and skills to make that happen. Thanks to our Nerdy experts, see side-by-side comparisons and objective reviews of the best credit cards, bank accounts, and so much more — so you can get even more financial clarity. It’s the smartest decision for all your financial decisions. Disclaimer: This video is for informational and educational purposes only. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks or securities. Any comments posted under NerdWallet's official account videos are not reviewed or endorsed by NerdWallet or representatives of financial institutions affiliated with the reviewed products unless explicitly stated otherwise. Avoid disclosing personal or sensitive information such as bank accounts or phone numbers. NerdWallet employees do not offer personalized financial advice and will not respond to posts here. Connect with NerdWallet: Follow NerdWallet on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@nerdwallet Follow NerdWallet on Instagram: https://instagram.com/nerdwallet Follow NerdWallet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NerdWallet Follow NerdWallet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/NerdWallet NerdWallet Website: https://nerdwallet.com VIDEOTITLE https://www.youtube.com/c/nerdwallet

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