Podcast Episodes

Tap to Pay, Tap to Overspend? Mobile Wallet Traps and Money Conversations That Pay Off

Learn if digital wallets make you overspend and how simple habits can help you stay on budget.

How do you start money conversations that actually help? Do mobile wallets make you overspend? Hosts Sea…

Published on 8 hours ago

AI Stocks May Be in a Bubble, and Car Prices Could Rise Soon — Here’s What to Know

Learn how to think about AI stocks and decide if now’s the time to buy a car, including how to choose between 48- and 60-month loans.

Are AI stocks in a bubble? Should you buy a car now or wait? Host…

Published on 4 days, 8 hours ago

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…

Published on 1 week ago

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…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

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…

Published on 2 weeks ago

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…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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…

Published on 3 weeks ago

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…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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 A…

Published on 4 weeks ago

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?…

Published on 1 month ago