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NerdWallet Podcasts
On our podcasts, NerdWallet experts answer real-world financial and travel questions, so you can work toward your goals faster and manage your money smarter.
NerdWallet Podcasts
NerdWallet's podcasts provide listeners with insights and guidance to help them make smarter financial decisions. Whether you have questions about personal finance or want to learn how you can travel more but pay less, our genius Nerds have you covered.
On our finance podcast, Smart Money, hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola dig into finance topics and business news to help keep you informed. They also answer listener questions on topics ranging from credit cards, homeownership, investing, debt management, and much more, providing strategies and recommendations you can take with you to improve your financial outlook.
On our travel podcast, Smart Travel, hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French discuss tips and tricks you can use to travel more and pay less. Whether it's getting access to airport lounges, getting compensated for travel interruptions, or getting the most out of your travel credit cards, Meghan and Sally are here as your guides to help you get the most out of your travel budget.
On Smart Money — which was nominated for the Best Branded Podcast award at the 2025 iHeart Podcast Awards, and included on the list of best personal finance and money podcasts in 2025 by Life Hacker — listeners tune in to hear about topics such as tips on retirement planning, strategies for budgeting, tips for homebuying, and much more to help them make smart money moves.
Rising Insurance Costs and Choosing the Best Savings Account for Your Money
Learn how rising climate risks impact home insurance costs and compare high-yield savings against money market accounts.
Debt in the Dating World, and Retirement Planning for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Learn how debt affects dating, plus expert advice on retirement planning for business owners navigating succession and savings.
Will New Tariffs and Tax Rules Cost You? (Plus: Travel Rewards & Roth IRA Tips)
Get the latest on tariffs, federal spending and the CFPB shake-up — plus answers to your travel credit card and Roth IRA questions.
