Smart Money Podcast

In each episode, NerdWallet experts answer real-world financial questions, so you can work toward your goals faster and manage your money smarter.

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How Secure and Private Are Your Digital Wallet Transactions?

Learn the truth behind common credit score myths and get a better understanding of digital wallet privacy and security. Read more.

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Special Series: Your Money in 2024

How to Navigate Home Buying and Selling in 2024: Real Estate Prices, Interest Rates and More

Get answers to important questions and understand your options for buying or selling a home in the rapidly evolving 2024 housing market — and how to time it, or not. Read more

Investment Strategies for Financial Success

Gain 2024 investment insights and get answers to questions on long-term strategies, stock market volatility, real estate investments trusts and more. Read more.

How to Manage Credit and Debt for Financial Wellness in 2024

Prepare for financial health in 2024 with expert strategies for managing your credit and getting and staying out of debt. Read more.

Previous episodes

How Secure and Private Are Your Digital Wallet Transactions?

Learn the truth behind common credit score myths and get a better understanding of digital wallet privacy and security. Read more.

Save on Travel Transportation: Your Guide to Rental Cars, RVs, and Public Transit

Get savvy about car rental services, pros and cons of RV rentals and navigating public transportation when traveling. Read more.

Automate Your Way to Building Wealth with Vivian Tu, “Your Rich BFF”

“Your Rich BFF” Vivian Tu explains how to adopt a millionaire’s mindset and shares key strategies for building wealth. Read mor

Group Vacations: Affordable Accommodations, Cost-Splitting and Embracing Flexibility

Discover tips and get answers to common questions for smooth group travel, from choosing accommodations to managing meals and costs for a successful trip. Read more

How to Choose Between Paying Debt and Investing After a Windfall

Learn from others’ missteps in our new segment, “My Favorite Financial Mistake.” Plus: balancing paying debt vs. saving. Read more

Elevate Your Family & Group Getaways: Get Travel Deals with Smart Planning and Points

Get expert tips on affordable group and family air travel, from maximizing points and rewards to booking the best flights and maximizing airline perks. Read more

How to Navigate Home Buying and Selling in 2024: Real Estate Prices, Interest Rates and More

Understand your options for buying or selling a home in the rapidly evolving 2024 housing market — and how to time it, or not. Read more

Tips to Save on Groceries and Navigate Tax Season

Learn about savvy grocery saving and expert tax filing tips to bolster your budget and ease tax season stress. Read more

Revitalize Your Budget with a 30-Day Money Cleanse

Discover how to revamp your finances with a 30-day money cleanse that aligns your spending with joy and personal values. Read more

Unlock the Benefits of 529 Plans to Save for College Tuition and Education Expenses

Learn how to utilize a tax advantaged 529 plan to help your or a friend’s children save for future education expenses. Read more

Success in Self-Employment: How to Choose a Business Structure to Navigate Liability and Taxes

Learn how to choose the right business structure for financial success and legal protection as a self-employed entrepreneur with answers to common questions. Read more

Wealth Building Strategies- Investing and Tax Tips for Financial Success

Learn investment and tax strategies to help you achieve financial security and prepare for a prosperous retirement. Read more