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Jan 6, 2020 • 14min

From the archive: "How can I pay off my debt faster?"

We'll be back in a few weeks, so here's an episode from our archives that can help you tackle your holiday debt. In the meantime, send us your money questions! Call or text the Nerd Hotline at 901-730-6373, or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Talk to you soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 30, 2019 • 2min

Happy New Year from the SmartMoney team!

Thanks for a great 2019! We're taking a little holiday break but will be back in 2020 with loads of new episodes for you. In the meantime, send us your money questions! Text or call our Nerd Hotline at 901-730-6373, or email us at podcast@nerdwallet.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 16, 2019 • 16min

How can I (actually) keep my new year’s money resolution?

New Year’s money resolutions are common, sure. But keeping them is a whole different story. In this episode, Sean talks with Nerd Kim Palmer about the best tips that can help you actually achieve your money goals in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dec 2, 2019 • 15min

What are your best tips to save on family holiday travel?

Holiday travel can be expensive — especially if you’re traveling with family. But you have options to make the cost more manageable. In this episode, Sean talks with travel Nerd Sara Rathner about how you can save on family holiday travel costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 18, 2019 • 16min

Does Black Friday live up to the hype?

Black Friday might seem like the best time to get the biggest deals of the holiday shopping season. But is the shopping extravaganza all it’s made out to be? The answer: Sometimes. In this episode we give you the tips to get the best holiday shopping deals, including when and where to shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 4, 2019 • 15min

Which accounts can make me the most money?

You can make money just by putting your cash into the right account. Which account to choose depends on a few factors, though. In this episode, Sean talks with investing Nerd Arielle O’Shea about the best ways to make money off of cash you have sitting in a bank account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 21, 2019 • 16min

How much house can I afford?

Think you’re finally ready to buy a home? Here’s how to know how much house you can afford with your budget, what you might need for a down payment, and how to think about the emotional aspect of homebuying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 7, 2019 • 13min

How can I pay off my debt faster?

Want to pay off your debt fast? You can, with a bit of know-how. In this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz Weston break down how you can find the payoff path that might work best for you and your debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 23, 2019 • 16min

How do I buy a used car?

Buying a used car can be confusing. Should you shop around a used car lot, or are the online classified ads a better route? With the help of NerdWallet car-buying whiz Philip Reed, that’s the debate Dayana and Sean settle this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 9, 2019 • 15min

How can my credit score save me money?

Sure, you got a high credit score — but how can you make the most of it? Sean and Dayana talk with NerdWallet all-star Liz Weston to see how you could use your high credit score to save thousands of dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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