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.

Latest episodes

How to Overcome Common Psychological Financial Mistakes: Framing, Loss Aversion and the Gambler’s Fallacy

Learn how to control your behavioral economics biases and whether it’s ever worth it to use a credit repair service. Read more

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Special Series: Traveling with Friends and Family in 2024

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

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.

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.

Previous episodes

How to Overcome Common Psychological Financial Mistakes: Framing, Loss Aversion, and the Gambler’s Fallacy

Learn how to control your behavioral economics biases and whether it’s ever worth it to use a credit repair service. Read more

How to Own a Home: Strategies for Buying, Selling, and Improving

Get a comprehensive breakdown of strategies for buying, selling, and improving homes in our homeowners lightning round. Read more

How To Guard Against Cyber Fraud: Essential Steps to Protect Your Identity

Explore how to protect yourself from identity fraud, understand its emotional toll and learn fraud recovery steps. Read more

Things You Can Do Right Now to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Learn how to protect your identity from theft and fraud by understanding how criminals are exposing authentication flaws. Read more

Diversify Your Portfolio: A Guide to Roth vs. Traditional Retirement Accounts

Learn to maximize retirement savings with tax diversification by balancing your Roth and traditional IRA contributions. Read more

Plan Your Next Cruise: Tips on Booking, Excursions and Entertainment

Explore the ins and outs of planning a group cruise, from choosing the right trip to coordinating on-board activities. Read more.

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