NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

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Jan 4, 2024 • 19min

Your Money in 2024: Investment Strategies for Financial Success

Discussion on stock market performance in 2023, the growth of the AI sector, the impact of interest rates on investments, and the benefits of high-yield savings accounts and real estate investment trusts (REITs) for diversification in 2024.
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Jan 1, 2024 • 27min

How to Set Goals You Can Actually Achieve

Learn how to set realistic financial goals and avoid common regrets such as overspending and credit card debt. The hosts introduce the SMARTR framework for goal setting and discuss the importance of balance and small steps. They also provide tips on tackling credit card debt and highlight the significance of a well-diversified portfolio for long-term investments.
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Dec 25, 2023 • 28min

Social Media Shopping Tips and Smart Spare Cash Investing

Learn tips for shopping on social media to avoid overspending and strategies for investing spare cash. Topics include the rise of social shopping, mobile payment apps, building an emergency fund, allocating financial goals, and investing for today and tomorrow.
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Dec 21, 2023 • 25min

Learn From The Nerds: Best Money Moves of 2023

The hosts share the best money moves of 2023, including saving aggressively, eliminating private mortgage insurance, and more. They also discuss the benefits of automating finances, shopping for the best mortgage rates, and understanding the difference between emergency and rainy day funds. Learn about practical money-saving tips and the importance of continuous learning. Finally, Abby Badeck Doyle explains compound interest using a snow analogy.
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Dec 20, 2023 • 15min

Money News: Financial Insights from 2023's Biggest Headlines

This podcast discusses the financial rollercoaster of 2023, including interest rates, market movements, travel mishaps, and more. They cover topics like rate cuts, housing market trends, stock market performance, holiday shopping, a record fine against Southwest Airlines, the busy holiday travel season, and notable events like strikes, gas prices, and the potential government shutdown.
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Dec 18, 2023 • 33min

Year-End Money Tasks to Thrive in 2024 and How to Choose a Budgeting App

Learn about practical money management tasks for 2024, tips for choosing a budgeting app following Mint's shutdown, and strategies for setting budgeting boundaries during the holiday season. The podcast explores different types of budgeting apps, including CoPilot and YNAB, and highlights key features to consider when choosing an app. The hosts also share their personal experiences and provide tips for researching and testing apps before subscribing.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 30min

How Your Feedback Shapes Our Podcast: Listener Messages from 2023

Topics discussed in this podcast include the need for representation of minority groups in financial discussions, the importance of highlighting race and gender issues, coverage of alternative healthcare in insurance plans, challenges of discussing controversial topics from a financial perspective, listener comments about personal experiences with money management, skepticism towards ESG investing and renewable energy, power of diverse perspectives, appliance repair tips, reproductive healthcare costs, teaching kids about finances and setting positive money examples.
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Dec 11, 2023 • 25min

Using AI to Budget and Save and Debit vs. Credit Card Pros and Cons

Chanelle Bessette, NerdWallet banking writer, joins the hosts to discuss using AI chatbots for budgeting and saving, including tips for incorporating AI into money management and DIY projects. They also explore the differences in protection between debit cards and credit cards, highlighting the benefits of credit cards and sharing personal approaches to using both. Other topics include fraud protection, setting up guardrails, and preventing fraud using virtual card numbers.
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Dec 7, 2023 • 23min

Financial Success Stories: Learn from Listener Wins in 2023

Hosts of the podcast share the best money moves made by listeners in 2023, including managing Roth IRA accounts, paying off student loans, and successfully managing money with ADHD. They discuss various topics such as credit scores, estate planning, home buying, and financial advisors. Listeners also share their own success stories of leasing a car, paying off debts, and starting to focus on future goals. The hosts express pride in the listeners' achievements and tease upcoming episodes featuring listener comments and questions.
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Dec 6, 2023 • 16min

Money News: Ticketmaster Trouble, Alaska Airlines Merger, GDP Updates and More

This podcast discusses airline industry changes, tax season 2024 expectations, how money affects happiness, and the Ticketmaster investigation, including efforts to break up Ticketmaster and Live Nation.

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