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Learn how to spot and avoid online scams, including imposter scams, investment scams, phishing, vishing and smishing.How can you protect yourself from financial scams? What steps should you take if you fall victim to one of these schemes? Ho
Learn why homeowners insurance costs are rising, tactics to find affordable coverage, and how to know if you have enough.Why are homeowners insurance costs rising? How can you tell if you have enough insurance? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helho
Learn how to control your behavioral economics biases and whether it’s ever worth it to use a credit repair service.00:58 Behavioral Economics Biases: How can you master the psychology behind your financial decisions? Are credit repair service
Explore how to protect yourself from identity fraud, understand its emotional toll and learn fraud recovery steps.How can you protect yourself from identity theft and fraud? What steps should you take if you become a victim of financial fraud
Unlock insights on vacation spending to leverage summer travel trends, and dive into the latest employment report. Planning to travel this summer? In this episode of NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski delve in
Get a comprehensive breakdown of strategies for buying, selling, and improving homes in our homeowners lightning round.00:42 This Month’s Nerdy Question: What’s the best thing you spent your money on this month? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathn
Learn how to protect your identity from theft and fraud by understanding how criminals are exposing authentication flaws.How can you protect yourself from identity theft and financial scams? What steps should you take if your identity has bee
Explore the latest on inflation, employment, and growth trends, and what it means for the future of the US economy.How is the economy doing right now and what does it mean for inflation, growth, and jobs? What do recent credit card settlement
Learn to maximize retirement savings with tax diversification by balancing your Roth and traditional IRA contributions.00:27 This Week in Your Money: What are expense ratios? How do you decide between a Roth and traditional 401(k)? Hosts Sean
Explore the ins and outs of planning a cruise, from choosing the right trip to coordinating on-board activities.What are the benefits of booking a group cruise for your friends and family? What amenities do cruises offer that could make trave
Neera Tanden, domestic policy advisor to President Biden, discusses the fight against junk fees impacting college students.What hidden “junk fees” are college students facing? How is the Biden Administration addressing fees to make higher edu
Learn the truth behind common credit score myths and get a better understanding of digital wallet privacy and security.00:51 This Week in Your Money: Do you need to carry a credit card balance in order to maintain a good credit score? Does che
Get savvy about car rental services, pros and cons of RV rentals and navigating public transportation when traveling.What are the best transportation options when traveling with a group? When is it worth it to rent a car? NerdWallet’s Meghan
Discover how a historic change in the way real estate agents are paid could impact prices for home buyers and sellers.Will housing costs become cheaper under new real estate commission rules? How will the recent settlement by the National Ass
“Your Rich BFF” Vivian Tu explains how to adopt a millionaire’s mindset and shares key strategies for building wealth.How do wealthy people think about building wealth? What career choices can lead to a faster increase in income? Hosts Sean Py
Discover tips and get answers to common questions for smooth group travel, from choosing accommodations to managing meals and costs for a successful trip.How can you find the perfect accommodations for group travel without overspending? How c
Understand the recent resurgence of cryptocurrency prices and what the future may have in store for crypto investments.Why did Bitcoin’s price go back up? Why are cryptocurrencies controversial? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski delve into t
Learn from others’ missteps in our new segment, “My Favorite Financial Mistake.” Plus: balancing paying debt vs. saving.00:39 This Week in Your Money: What can you learn from making financial mistakes? Should you save and invest or pay off deb
Get expert tips on affordable group and family air travel, from maximizing points and rewards to booking the best flights and maximizing airline perks.How can you make group travel both enjoyable and affordable? What are the best strategies f
Understand how you may actually be able to save money on fast food thanks to “dynamic pricing.”What’s the difference between surge pricing and dynamic pricing? How can you take advantage of supply and demand timing for certain products and se
Learn about savvy grocery saving and expert tax filing tips to bolster your budget and ease tax season stress.1:14 This Week in Your Money: How can you slash your grocery bills and still eat healthy foods amid rising costs? What’s new for this
Discover how to revamp your finances with a 30-day money cleanse that aligns your spending with joy and personal values.How can you set a budget that aligns with your goals? How can you optimize your spending to reduce waste? NerdWallet’s Ki
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona discusses the early rollout of $1.2B in student loan forgiveness and the future of debt relief.Why did the Biden administration accelerate student loan forgiveness by wiping away $1.2 billion in debt ne
Learn how to utilize a tax advantaged 529 plan to help your or a friend’s children save for future education expenses.00:57 This Week in Your Money: What are the risks of purchasing a home without an inspection? How can you plan for major expe
Learn how to choose the right business structure for financial success and legal protection as a self-employed entrepreneur with answers to common questions.How do you select the right business structure when you’re self-employed? What are th
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