Stop Assuming Payment Plans Are a Debt Trap and Start Doing the Math
Learn what's in a rare bipartisan housing bill in Congress, then find out whether a credit card payment plan beats buy now, pay later. Why did a housing bill with overwhelming bipartisan support sudd...
9 Jul 41min
Building Wealth Without Betraying Your Values: Tips for Mission-Driven Careers
Learn how to build wealth while staying true to your social values and choosing meaningful work over maximum pay. Can you be both wealthy and ethical? Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola tac...
6 Jul 35min
Free Tools to Earn More Rewards Points on Online Shopping, Dining, and Rideshares
Learn how to earn more points and miles on everyday shopping using portals, dining programs, and partner apps. In a special holiday episode of Smart Money, we're bringing you our friends from the Sma...
2 Jul 42min
Beyond Willpower: Building Financial Systems That Work for Your Brain
Learn how to approach finances if you or someone you know has been diagnosed with neurodivergency or had a brain injury. Not everyone thinks in the same way, so what are some strategies for folks wit...
29 Jun 35min
Stop Worrying About Your Financial Advisor and Start Finding the Right One
Learn what financial advisor fee structures could mean for your wealth and how to find someone who won't sell you out. What new threats are emerging for identity crime victims? Host Sean Pyles, CFP®,...
25 Jun 40min
$10,000 Lands in a Teen's Account — Here's What to Do First
Learn what to do when your teen receives a windfall and how to balance saving, investing, and giving. What's the smartest way to help your teenager manage $10,000 to $15,000 in unexpected cash — with...
22 Jun 34min
Prime Day Tips and Reddit's Brutally Honest Money Confessions
Learn what to buy and skip on Prime Day 2026 and Reddit’s lessons that reveal how a $250K earner can end up broke. Is Prime Day actually a good deal this summer, and how financially resilient are Ame...
18 Jun 43min
Umbrella Insurance, Coverage Gaps, and What a $483 Bar Tab Taught Us About Money
Learn when umbrella insurance is worth buying and what a $483 bar tab can teach you about being an informed consumer. When does umbrella insurance actually make sense for your finances? What happens ...
15 Jun 29min
