
The Benefits of Being Boring with Your Money, and Why to Make a Will ASAP
Your money doesn’t have to be complicated or stressful. To start off this episode, Liz Weston and occasional co-host Sara Rathner discuss the benefits of being boring with your finances. Then, Liz and...
8 Nov 202130min

3 Crypto Questions, and Improving Credit to Buy a House
With crypto back in the news, you might be tempted to climb aboard the hype train. To start this episode, Liz and Sean talk through 3 questions you should ask yourself before jumping into the world of...
1 Nov 202124min

Holiday Shopping Scams, and Paying Off Law School Debt
Scammers are cooking up new ways to swindle your money from you. Two of their tactics this year? Social media ads and hyper-targeted emails. To start this episode, Sean and Liz talk about scams shoppe...
25 Okt 202126min

What People Get Wrong About Credit, and Self-Employed Budgeting
Do you know the right way to manage your credit? To kick off this episode, Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner dig into a few common credit myths — and how people can confidently raise their credit. Then Sea...
18 Okt 202126min

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




















