Smart Money Podcast
Latest episode
How to Approach Wedding Costs and Gift-Giving Budgets
Learn methods for planning a wedding that makes sense for your budget, then hear how the Nerds think about gift-giving etiquette. Read more
Special series: 'Millennials and money'
Millennials’ Financial Challenges and What They’re Doing About Them
Dive into some of the unique money challenges that millennials face, and how they can take charge of their financial wellness during tough times. Read more
Navigating Generational Financial Trauma in a Digital World
Explore the impact of generational financial trauma on millennials, how social media amplifies it and ideas for healing. Read more
How Millennial Money Woes Are Reshaping the American Dream
Learn how millennials are redefining traditional milestones and reimagining what success looks like for themselves. Read more
Previous episodes
International Budget Travel, and Firing Financial Advisors
Explore how to travel abroad on a budget, and how to part ways with a financial advisor whose services are unsatisfactory. Read more
Important Job Interview Questions and Travel Insurance Tips
Ace your next job interview with questions you may not have considered asking, then learn how travel insurance works. Read more
Strategies for Advanced Investing and Active Trading
Discover the risks and rewards of active investing, and when to consider calling in professionals for trading decisions. Read more
Day Trading Highs and Lows, a Guide to Calculating Risk
Get an inside look into strategies and pitfalls of the high-risk, high-reward world of day trading. Read more
Options Trading, Short Sales and Derivatives
Explore the risks and rewards of options trading, short selling and margin trading in this nerdy derivatives deep dive. Read more
Employee Stock Purchase Plans and AI Travel Planning
Discover how AI can help with personalized travel planning, then learn about Employee Stock Purchase Plans. Read more
Overcoming Financial Fears, and Appliance Repair Tips
The hosts discuss why a broken appliance doesn’t have to drain your savings, and how to fight financial fears to enjoy your money. Read more
When and How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Finances
In this Nerdy Book Club episode, we offer tips for having financial discussions with your parents while preserving their dignity and security. Read more
Seasonal Housing Market Trends and Travel Credit Card Tips
Learn how to take advantage of seasonal housing market trends and enjoy travel credit card rewards — even in small cities. Read more
Student Loan Repayments and a Nerdy Midyear Money Review
Learn how to assess your financial situation and hear tips for getting back on track, plus find out more about the upcoming resumption of student loan payments. Read more
Saving on Disney Trips, and Self-Employed Retirement
Learn Nerdy tips to plan a Disney vacation without going broke, and how to choose a retirement plan when self-employed. Read more
The Price of Parenthood: In Vitro Fertilization and the Future of Parenthood
In vitro fertilization, or IVF, is one of the most effective forms of assisted reproductive technology and is one possible solution for couples who are experiencing infertility or those opting for surrogacy. Read more
The Price of Parenthood: How Egg Freezing Works
Egg freezing is one way to put healthy eggs literally on ice until you are ready to have kids. Read more
The Price of Parenthood: What It Takes to Adopt
Adoption is an incredible journey, but how much does it actually cost? Read more
