NerdWallet’s objective finance journalists answer real-world questions empowering you to make smarter decisions with your money and help your finances thrive. The Nerds are your resource to make the most of your personal finances, while cutting through the clutter and misinformation of today’s economic news and advice. You’ll get clarity on strategies to help you build your wealth, invest wisely, shop for financial products, and plan for major life events. By the end of each episode, you’ll ...
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Open Enrollment: Choosing a Healthcare Plan (HMO, PPO, FSA, HSA, HDHP and More)
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Expert Nerds talk through the complexities of open enrollment, starting with ways to assess healthcare plans and costs. This episode takes a deep dive into specific terminology and scenarios relevant to choosing health insurance coverage. Hosts Sean Pyles and Liz Weston start with an overview of open enrollment period timelines for November and Dec…
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Life Insurance as an Investment? We Fact-Check the TikTok Trend
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Learn why life insurance isn't a substitute for a 401(k) and how to spot reliable financial advice on social media. Is life insurance a better investment than a 401(k) for retirement? How can I tell if financial advice from TikTok influencers is reliable? Hosts Tess Vigeland and Anna Helhoski dive deep into the latest viral finance advice circulati…
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Retirement Rollover Ready? Rules, Risks, and Rewards of 401k and IRA Transfers
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Learn the pros, cons, and methods of rolling over retirement accounts to simplify your finances so you can avoid costly mistakes. How can you budget smarter for the holidays? Does it make sense to combine retirement accounts from previous jobs into one? What are the benefits and drawbacks of different rollover options? Hosts Elizabeth Ayoola and Sa…
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Why Women Outperform When Investing — And How You Can, Too
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Learn how women can excel at investing, overcome financial challenges, and build wealth with practical strategies. What does it mean to invest like a girl? How can women start investing and overcome financial challenges? Hosts Sean Pyles and Kim Palmer discuss gender differences in investing and practical strategies for women to build wealth. Kim i…
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Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers — Are You Spending Like Your Generational Peers?
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Learn how your spending compares to others in your generation using insights from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual Consumer Expenditure Survey. How does your spending compare to other people your age? Are you saving enough compared to others in your generation? Hosts Tess Vigeland and Anna Helhoski are joined by NerdWallet’s Senior Economist …
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How to Maximize Rewards on Big Credit Card Purchases
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Get tips for saving money on Halloween costumes and decorations, plus how to leverage credit cards when making big purchases. How can you use credit cards to maximize rewards when making big purchases? What are some ways to save money on Halloween costumes? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss saving money on Halloween costumes and decorat…
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How the Next President Could Shift Health Care Costs and Student Loans
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Learn how the presidential candidates' policies on health care and student loans differ in how they could impact your finances. What impact could presidential policies have on health care and student loans? How might these policies affect your personal finances? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss health care costs and student loan forgivene…
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Rolling the Dice: Can Sports Betting Really Pay Off Like the Stock Market?
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Learn the key differences between sports betting and investing, plus tips for managing the financial risks of gambling. How is sports betting different from investing in the stock market? What are the financial risks and benefits of sports betting versus stock market investing? Hosts Tess Vigeland and Anna Helhoski dive into the booming sports bett…
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Vest Without the Stress: Mastering Job Transitions and Vesting Schedules
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Learn how to navigate job changes, maximize retirement benefits, and celebrate personal and financial accomplishments. How should you navigate job changes when it affects your retirement benefits? What options do military spouses have for saving for retirement? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss managing unvested retirement funds to help you…
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Paycheck Politics: What Presidential Tax Plans May Mean for Your Wallet
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Explore how the 2024 presidential candidates' tax plans could impact your finances and what to know before voting. What tax proposals are the 2024 presidential candidates making, and how might these policies affect your finances? What should you know before voting on tax issues? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the key differences in the …
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SSN SOS: How to Keep Your Social Security Number Safe from Data Breaches
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Learn how to protect your Social Security number and stay safe from identity theft, plus the latest news on inflation and health insurance rates. How can you protect your Social Security number from identity theft and data breaches? How can you freeze your credit? What should you do if your Social Security number is compromised? Hosts Sean Pyles an…
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How to Make The Fed’s Interest Rate Cut Work for You
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Learn about the Chase Sapphire Preferred card’s limited time sign-up bonus and understand the impact of Federal Reserve interest rate changes. What is the economic impact of lowering interest rates? Does lowering interest rates increase people’s spending power? Host Sean Pyles leads discussions around the Chase Sapphire Preferred card and the Feder…
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How Presidential Policies Affect Prices: Tariffs, Price Control, Immigration and More
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Learn how presidential policies on tariffs, immigration, and prices can impact your everyday expenses like groceries and gas. What can a president actually do to lower prices and fight inflation? Can campaign promises really impact your wallet, or are they just political hot air? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss presidential policies and …
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Understand the Gig Economy: Why Millions are Choosing Freelance and Side Hustles
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Learn how the gig economy impacts workers' finances and get tips for managing taxes, savings, and benefits. How does the gig economy affect people financially? How can gig workers save for taxes and retirement without employer benefits? Hosts Tess Vigeland and Sara Rathner are joined by Rick VanderKnyff, NerdWallet’s senior news editor, to explore …
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Budget Like a Boss: A Financial Planner’s Tips for Achieving Your Money Goals
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Learn what it truly means to work with a certified financial planner (CFP) and how personalized advice can help you set and achieve your financial goals. What should you know before working with a certified financial planner? What strategies can help you navigate societal pressures and make personal financial choices? Host Sean Pyles talks to Magda…
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Election Economics: How Can Presidents Really Impact Your Pocketbook?
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Learn what powers the president does and does not have to influence the economy and your wallet. Does the president really have power over the economy? How do presidential promises impact your wallet? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the grand economic promises made by presidential candidates and the intricate realities of presidential in…
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Hack or Hoax? Spot Social Media Money Tips That Actually Work
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Learn to spot risky social media money “hacks” and discover safe, effective financial strategies to follow instead. Are social media money hacks reliable? Are financial influencers trustworthy? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski dive into the world of viral social media money hacks. They break down a recent TikTok trend that encouraged risky and il…
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Let Someone Else Book Your Award Flights for You: Presenting Unpacked by AFAR
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Booking travel using points and miles can be complicated — but you don't have to do it alone. In this special presentation of the podcast Unpacked by AFAR, host Aislyn Greene discusses a service that does all the hard work of booking using points and miles for you, so you can focus focus on your best travel life. Listen to Unpacked by AFAR wherever…
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The Best Ways to Use Credit and Debit Cards When Traveling Abroad
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Learn how to optimize debit and credit cards abroad, avoid fees, and maximize rewards for stress-free international travel. What are the best ways to use debit and credit cards while traveling internationally? What are best practices for avoiding fees and maximizing card benefits abroad? Hosts Sean Pyles and Meghan Coyle discuss strategic card usag…
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Medicare Confusion? Get the Facts Before It Hits You (or Your Parents)
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Learn how to reassess Medicare coverage during open enrollment and get the latest on interest rates, home sales, and stock prices. How can you know if you have the right amount of Medicare coverage? How can you change your Medicare coverage? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski dive into the latest findings on Medicare coverage from a new NerdWallet …
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Budget Like a Boss: How to Drive Down Debt and Park Money in Savings (Video Episode)
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Join a financial planning session with a listener who receives guidance on achieving multiple goals, including debt payoff and maximizing savings. How can you balance multiple financial goals like debt repayment, retirement savings, and major purchases? How can you manage finances in an expensive city while supporting dependents? Recording in-perso…
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Pack Smarter, Save More: Expert Tips for Efficient Travel Packing to Overcome Luggage Hassles
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Get expert tips on how to pack for travel efficiently and effectively, including clever ways to save on baggage fees. How can you keep luggage costs down during holiday travel? What are the best strategies for managing carry-on luggage, especially for international trips? Hosts Sean Pyles and Meghan Coyle discuss efficient luggage management to hel…
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Fed Up with High Rates? Here’s How a Cut Impacts Your Loans and Savings
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Learn how the Fed’s interest rate cuts may affect your loans, savings, and investments, as well as what to do about refinancing. How could interest rate cuts affect credit card debt? Will it be easier or cheaper to get a mortgage or auto loan with interest rates going down? Is now a good time to refinance? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski break d…
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Refresh Your Fall Finances: A Money Check-Up and Investment Diversification Deep Dive
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Get fall-ready with budgeting tips and strategies for diversifying your investment portfolio to achieve financial goals. How can you reset your finances for fall and prepare for the holiday season? Can you grow an undiversified investment portfolio by $28,000 over seven years without additional contributions? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discu…
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How to Save Money on Holiday Travel Without Using Any Points
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Learn expert tips and tricks for saving money on holiday travel booking, from the best time to book to when you should use rewards points. When should you book your holiday travel? How can you save money on travel during the busiest travel season? Hosts Sean Pyles and Meghan Coyle talk to travel rewards Nerd Sam Kemmis about how to save money when …
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Jobs Up, Vibes Down: Why Economic Data Doesn’t Match How We Feel
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Learn why the economy feels worse than the data suggests, and what the latest jobs report means for interest rates. Why do people feel negative about the economy even when the data says it’s doing well? How could upcoming changes to interest rates affect your personal finances? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski dive into the latest job market data…
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Financial Fitness for Big Moves: Achieving Your Goals Without Sacrificing Security (Video Episode)
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A certified financial planner offers a listener actionable advice to help him save for a big move while maintaining financial stability. How much should you save before you move to a new city? How can you reach your savings goals while also spending on your lifestyle? Recording in-person from a studio in Chicago, host Sean Pyles sits down with Magd…
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Book Smarter: Holiday Travel Tips for Stress-Free Trips
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Get insider tips for stress-free holiday travel, from booking strategies to maximizing credit card points and more. What’s the best way to avoid stress when traveling during the holidays? Is it better to book with points when you’re traveling for the holidays? Hosts Sean Pyles and Meghan Coyle discuss the challenges of holiday travel and share effe…
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Realtor Roulette: How to Spin the New Commission Rules in Your Favor
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Learn about new real estate commission rules and how they impact home buyers, sellers, and the future of agent fees. How will real estate commissions work following the National Association of Realtors settlement? What do post-NAR rules mean for home buyers and sellers? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski break down the new real estate commission ru…
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Survive and Thrive: Felicia Day’s Gig Economy Playbook for Success
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Writer, producer, and actor Felicia Day shares her financial journey working in Hollywood, with tips for managing your budget when gigs are inconsistent. What is your time worth? How do you value your time outside of work? How can you manage finances in an unpredictable career like acting? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss the concept of ti…
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Balance Traditions and Wealth-Building with ‘Culturally Competent’ Tips from Jannese Torres
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Understand how first-gen Americans can achieve financial success with tips for balancing cultural obligations and wealth-building strategies. How can first-generation Americans grow their wealth and protect their money? How can you set financial boundaries with family and friends while staying committed to your long-term financial goals? Hosts Sean…
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Safeguarding Your Identity After the National Public Data Breach
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Learn how the National Public Data breach could affect you and what actions you can take after a major data breach occurs. What should you do after a major data breach? How can you secure your data from unscrupulous data brokers? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the alarming security breach at National Public Data with investigative journ…
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Reduce Financial Anxiety Now: Actionable Tips from a Live Planning Session (Video Episode)
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A CFP helps a listener turn financial anxiety into actionable steps for budgeting, investing, and achieving financial peace of mind. How can you be more comfortable spending money? What are strategies for combating financial anxiety? Host Sean Pyles sits in on a live financial planning session where Magda Doemeny, a certified financial planner from…
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Prepare for Your Pet’s End-of-Life Care: Balancing Love, Costs and Comfort
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Learn how to make compassionate, informed decisions for your pet's end-of-life care, balancing costs, emotions, and love. How can you plan for end of life care for your pet? Hosts Sean Pyles and Ronita Choudhuri-Wade discuss the emotional and financial challenges of pet end-of-life care and the importance of early decision-making to help you unders…
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Why Experts Criticize “No Tax on Tips” and What It Means for Your Wallet
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Learn why experts criticize the “no tax on tips” policy and what it could mean for non-tipped workers if tips become tax-free. Why are some experts criticizing the proposed “no tax on tips” policy? Could it really benefit tipped workers as intended? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the nuances of the “no tax on tips” proposals from presid…
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How to Weigh Career Moves for Financial and Lifestyle Gains
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Learn how you could save money by caring less about what other people think and how to weigh the pros and cons of a job offer. How can you save money by not caring about others' opinions? How does commute time factor into whether you should take an in-person job? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss freeing yourself from the pressures of socia…
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Planning for Pet Emergencies: Vet Budgeting Tips to Avoid Financial Stress
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Learn how to financially prepare for the costs of pet emergencies with firsthand experiences from pet owners and experts. How much does emergency pet care cost? How much should you budget for unexpected pet expenses? Hosts Sean Pyles and Ronita Choudhuri-Wade discuss the unpredictable nature of pet emergencies and the importance of financial readin…
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Back-to-School Budgeting: Strategies to Save on School Supplies
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Learn budgeting and money-saving tips for back-to-school shopping to avoid debt and make the most of sales and discounts. What are the best ways to save on back-to-school shopping? How much do people usually spend on school supplies? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski dive into the latest NerdWallet survey results on back-to-school shopping, reveal…
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Expert Budgeting and Spending Tips from a Live Financial Planning Session (Video Episode)
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Budget-Friendly Pet Care: Demystifying Pet Insurance and Hidden Costs
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Learn to navigate pet insurance options, costs, and smart budgeting strategies for your pet's health care. Is pet insurance worth it? How can pet owners afford the rising costs of veterinary care? Hosts Sean Pyles and Ronita Choudhuri-Wade discuss the ins and outs of pet insurance and various budgeting strategies to help you manage pet care expense…
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Fed Could Finally Cut Rate Soon: What Would That Mean for You?
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Learn how the Fed's interest rate decisions impact your finances and get insights on retirement readiness and brokerage outages. What does the Fed's recent decision to maintain the current interest rate mean for you? How will a potential rate cut in September impact your finances? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the implications of the F…
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FIRE Up Your Finances with Early Retirement and Credit Card Reward Tips
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Discover strategies for achieving early retirement with the FIRE movement and learn how to maximize your credit card rewards. How much do you have to save if you want to retire early? Can you double your credit card rewards by paying off one card with another? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the FIRE movement and maximizing credit car…
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Overcome Rising Veterinary Costs: Affordable Pet Care Tips
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Learn how you can balance the joy and financial responsibility of having a pet without having to compromise either of them. How much does it cost to own a pet? How can you make pet care affordable without compromising quality? Hosts Sean Pyles and Ronita Choudhuri-Wade share personal stories about their pets and discuss the rising costs of veterina…
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Financial, Crypto Oversight On the Ropes After Supreme Court Overturns a 40-Year Precedent
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Learn how a recent Supreme Court decision impacts financial regulations and crypto, plus the latest money news and travel tips. Is the end of the Chevron deference really going to shake up the world of financial regulations? What does this mean for the future of crypto investments? Hosts Tess Vigeland and Anna Helhoski and NerdWallet investing writ…
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Unlock Life Insurance Secrets: Investing, Variable Policies, and Financial Growth
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Explore life insurance as an investment tool, understand variable and infinite banking, and navigate complex insurance choices. What’s the right life insurance policy for you? What is “infinite banking” and how hard is it to set up? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss the intricacies of life insurance as both a protective measure and a financ…
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How to Negotiate Your Salary to Boost Earnings and Benefits
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Learn how to negotiate for a higher salary and better benefits when you get a job offer. Plus: Tips for boosting your earning potential. What are the best ways to negotiate for a higher salary? How can you elevate your earnings and overall compensation package? Hosts Sean Pyles and Alana Benson discuss strategies for increasing your income and nego…
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When It’s Time to Focus on Investing Instead of Paying Off Debt
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Hear different perspectives on how to pay off debt — and when to stop paying off debt to focus on investing your money. When should you prioritize investing over paying off debt? What are different debt payoff methods to help you become debt-free? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola and NerdWallet debt writer Tiffany Curtis answer a listener’s qu…
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Boost Your Career and Income Prospects with Expert LinkedIn Tips
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Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile to enhance your job and income prospects with tips from LinkedIn’s Andrew McCaskill. What are recruiters looking for on LinkedIn? What’s the best way to optimize your LinkedIn profile? Hosts Sean Pyles and Alana Benson discuss LinkedIn optimization and professional growth to help you understand how to lev…
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Navigate Amazon Prime Day Like a Pro: Overcome Hype and Maximize Savings
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Learn to navigate Amazon Prime Day deals, track prices, and avoid overspending with expert shopping strategies and tools. Are Amazon Prime Day deals truly worth it, or are they just savvy marketing tactics? Hosts Anna Helhoski and Sara Rathner explain how consumers can identify genuine bargains amidst the sea of discounts. NerdWallet writer Tommy T…
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Unlock Financial Opportunities for Women: Jean Chatzky on Investing, Negotiating, and More
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Learn about salary negotiation and investing strategies and how they can be especially helpful for women facing unique personal finance challenges. What financial challenges do women uniquely face? How can people find financial peace in a stressful world? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner share some “money hot takes” before turning the conversation…
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