
School Supply Shopping Tips, and Breaking Bad Money Habits
With supply chain issues and uncertainty about whether classes will be in person, virtual or a hybrid, back-to-school shopping this year poses unique challenges. To start this episode, Sean Pyles and ...
23 Aug 202126min

Home Affordability, and Unmarried Partners Buying a House
If you’re jumping into the housing market, know what you’re getting yourself into. This episode, Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner talk with NerdWallet data writer Liz Renter about her new home buying repor...
16 Aug 202132min

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 t...
9 Aug 202120min

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...
2 Aug 202141min

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 quest...
26 Jul 202125min

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, in...
19 Jul 202135min

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 ans...
12 Jul 202122min

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 ...
5 Jul 202127min




















