Rethinking Credit Reporting and Lightning Round Money Questions

Why to file your taxes early and tapping your home's equity: Filing your taxes isn't fun, we get it. On this episode, Sean and Liz give you three reasons why to file early (including how it can save you money). Then, they answer a listener's question about when to tap your home's equity. Want the... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

31 min listen

Saving at the pump and 401(k) limits: You may have noticed that gas prices are on the rise. On this episode, Sean and Liz break down how you can save at the pump, including how to find the best prices and how to manage your fuel efficiency. Then they answer a listener's question about... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

26 min listen

Pet Scams and Buying Different Home Types: If you’re in the market for a new pet, scammers may have you in their sights. Sean and Liz talk about common pet scams and how you can avoid them. Then they answer a couple of listener questions about buying different home types, including new... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

24 min listen

Retiring Early and Finding Lost Money: More Americans are retiring early, but not all of them are doing it the right way. And you may have long-forgotten money waiting to be claimed — here's how to find it. To have your money question answered on a future episode, email or... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

26 min listen

Procrastination and paying student loans vs. investing: Fear of making mistakes can fuel procrastination, but that can be costly when you’re putting off important money tasks. One task that may be OK to delay, however, is paying off student loans. Want to reach the Nerds? Email or call or text... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

24 min listen

Air Travel and Collections Accounts on Credit Reports: More travelers are taking to the sky as vaccines roll out. Sean and Liz discuss how to find affordable flights as ticket prices climb. Then they answer a listener’s question about how long a collections account stays on your credit report — and... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

16 min listen

Redlining and the Credit Impact of Paying Off a Car Loan: On this episode, Sean talks with mortgage writer Linda Bell about the legacy of redlining and the racial wealth gap. Then, Liz and Sean answer a listener's question about whether to pay off a car loan early — and the potential impact on their... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

24 min listen

Cannabis Investing and Too Much Cash: Cannabis investing — specifically in ETFs — might seem like a savvy move to break into a budding industry. But there are unique risks to investing in cannabis. Sean and Liz discuss the pros and cons with investing Nerd Chris Davis. Then they... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

23 min listen

Pandemic debt and moving costs: On this episode, Sean and Liz discuss how to manage debt in our K-shaped economic recovery. Then they answer a listener's question about how to manage expenses for a cross-country move. Want the Nerds to answer your money question? Email... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

30 min listen

Spring Cleaning and COVID Taxes: On this episode, Sean and Liz talk about how they’re approaching spring cleaning their finances this year, including tidying up their digital lives. Then, they answer a listener’s question about how to manage filing taxes in the age of COVID —... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

24 min listen

Pandemic Savings Goals and Taxes on Inheritance: Find yourself saving more cash during the pandemic? On this episode, Sean talks with banking Nerd Chanelle Bessette about what people are doing with their pandemic-driven savings. Then, Liz and Sean answer a listener’s question about when you owe... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

26 min listen

When Travel Insurance Is Worth It and Buying an Electric Car: With more travelers taking to the sky, should they be booking travel insurance? Liz and Sean discuss. Then they answer a listener’s money question about how to buy an electric car, including how to negotiate with salespeople and how to take... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

27 min listen

Home Affordability and Unmarried Partners Buying a House: If you’re jumping into the housing market, know what you’re getting yourself into. To start this episode, Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner talk with NerdWallet data writer Liz Renter about her new home buying report, including how first-time home... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

32 min listen

Buy Now, Pay Later Loans and Getting Started Building Wealth: You’ve probably seen the offers when shopping online: Break up your purchase into smaller payments over a few weeks or months. But are buy now, pay later loans a good deal? And what’s the catch? Sean and Liz break it down. Then they answer a... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

25 min listen

The Psychology of Debt and When to Refinance: On this episode, Sean and Liz discuss the psychology of credit card debt — why some people see it as useful and others call it "evil." Then they answer a listener's question about whether now is a good time to refinance their home, even if they just... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

28 min listen

Getting Ahead of Your Next Money Crisis with Michelle Singletary: It’s a matter of when — not if — you have a money crisis. No matter your financial circumstance, preparing for an emergency can help you make smart moves under pressure. This episode Liz and Sean talk with Washington Post personal finance... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

41 min listen

Free Health Insurance and Finding Scholarships: The American Rescue Plan qualified millions for free health insurance coverage. Sean and Liz break down the details, including how to find out if you’re eligible for free or lower cost insurance. Then they answer a listener’s question about how to... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

24 min listen

Savings Tips and Updates to the Child Tax Credit: We all want to save more money, but actually doing it can be a challenge. This episode, Sean and Liz share their favorite tips to make saving easier, including how to save with purpose and how to trim expenses. Then they answer a listener’s question... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

22 min listen

Big Purchases and Overcoming Money Guilt: On this episode, Liz starts off by talking with credit card Nerd Sara Rathner about how to manage a big expense on a credit card — including how to earn the most points and avoid paying interest. Then Sean joins Liz to answer a listener’s question... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

32 min listen

Combating Inflation and Risks of Small Mortgage Lenders: Inflation is on the rise, as your budget has surely noticed. This episode, Sean talks with investing Nerd Alana Benson about what’s happening and what it means for your finances. Then Sean and Liz answer a listener’s question about the potential... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

21 min listen

Nerdy Deep Dives: Investing, Part 2 by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

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Midyear Money Check-In and Managing Finances Abroad: How are your 2021 money goals coming along? Now that we’re halfway through the year, Sean and Liz talk about how to do a check-in on what you want from your money this year. Then they answer a listener’s question about how to manage their finances... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

28 min listen

Crypto-Earning Credit Cards and Short-Term Investing: Credit cards are hopping aboard the crypto hype train, with some offering rewards in cryptocurrency. Sean, Liz and Sara discuss what they are and their risks. Then Sean and Liz answer a listener’s question about how to approach short-term... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

20 min listen

Health Insurance Deadline and Getting the Best Car Insurance Rates: An important deadline looms for getting health insurance on the ACA exchanges. Liz and Sean discuss what you should know, even if you already have health insurance. Then they answer a listener’s question about how to find the best rates (and... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

25 min listen

Saving at the Pump and 401(k) Limits: Rising gas prices got you down? On this episode, Sean and Liz break down how you can save at the pump, including how to find the best prices and how to manage your fuel efficiency. Then they answer a listener's question about 401(k) contribution... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

27 min listen

Delta Spending Habits and Marriage vs Mortgage by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

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24 min listen

Rethinking Credit Reporting and Lightning Round Money Questions: Credit reporting is flawed. Liz and Sean discuss what the issues are and how they can be fixed. Then they answer a number of listener questions back to back in a lightning round of money questions, including managing taxes while working remotely and... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

35 min listen

Job Scams and Maxing Out Roth IRAs: More Americans are job hunting, but more are falling for job scams, too. Liz and Sean talk about how to spot and avoid scams in the job market right now. Then they answer a listener’s question about the best way to max out a Roth IRA. To send the... by NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

20 min listen

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