
Estate Planning Made Simple and How to Handle Family Loans
Learn how to build a simple estate plan and lend or repay family money without hurting your relationships. What’s the first thing to do when creating an estate plan? What’s the smartest way to handle...
8 Syys 202532min

Why Refis Are Spiking and How to Optimize Your 401k Target-Date Fund for Long-Term Growth
Learn when a refi saves money and how target-date funds work, including fees and when to pick a later fund year. What exactly is a target-date fund, and when should you move your date? How do you kno...
4 Syys 202528min

Smart Buying Tips from Your Mama’s Kitchen and How to Change Banks Wisely
Find out when it’s worth splurging on kitchen gear and how to switch banks without losing your financial footing. What kitchen tools are actually worth the money? Is switching to an online bank reall...
1 Syys 202536min

How to Talk Finances Before Cohabitating, and Why Coffee and Tea Prices Are Surging
Before cohabiting, how do you talk about finances without conflict? Plus: the global forces pushing up your coffee and tea bill. Why are your daily coffee, tea, or matcha drinks costing more? What fi...
28 Elo 202532min

Bank Account Denied? Overcome Verification Hurdles and Maximize Sign-Up Bonuses
Learn about banking blacklists and how to decide when sign-up bonuses are worth your time and money. Why might you get denied when trying to open a new bank account online, even if all your informati...
25 Elo 202526min

Budget Rehab: Can a Family Rebuild Their Emergency Fund and Still Afford the Life They Want?
The Nerds debut a new Budget Rehab segment, dissecting a real family’s budget to reveal strategies for saving more, investing smarter, and managing lifestyle costs. Plus: tariffs’ role in rising auto ...
21 Elo 202534min

How to Pay Less for Your Prescriptions and Brace for a Health Insurance Shake-Up
Learn how to cut prescription costs and prepare for steep health insurance hikes if ACA tax credits expire. How can you make prescription drugs more affordable? What can you do if subsidies in the ...
18 Elo 202530min

What Happens When You Trade Your Home for a Debt-Free Start?
Is tapping your home equity ever a smart way to reset your finances? One listener’s story reveals what to weigh before selling. Should you sell your house to wipe out credit card debt and start over?...
14 Elo 202532min




















