Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Nerdy Business: Setting Your Business Up for Success
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a side gig to a full-time job is a big — and daring — jump. This episode, Sean and smal...
Why Are Homes Pricey in the U.S. and Abroad?
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The home affordability crisis isn’t just an issue in the United States. This episode, Sean hosts a...
Nerdy Deep Dive: Investing 101, Part 1
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know you should start investing, but do you know the best way to get started? In the first episo...
Queer Money Talk
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
LGBTQ+ people face a number of unique personal finance challenges, including higher rates of poverty...
Small Business Inflation, and Sign-Up Bonuses
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation is hitting everyone’s budgets — including those of small-business owners. To kick off ...
Taking On the Racial Wealth Gap
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The racial wealth gap was created and reinforced over centuries. Can it be solved in our lifetime? I...
What's Up With Eggs, and Home Improvement Projects
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eggs — why are they so expensive right now, and what can you do about it? To start this episode, S...
Nerdy Deep Dive: How to Reduce Child Care Costs
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Child care can be a strain on many families’ budgets — but there are opportunities for you to mi...
Recession Prep, and Lightning Round Money Questions
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A recession is (maybe) imminent. To start off this episode, Sean and Liz talk about how to prepare f...
Nerdy Deep Dive: Why is Child Care So Expensive?
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Child care costs are pushing budgets to the brink. In the first episode of this two-part Nerdy deep ...
Giving Family Money, and What's Happening with Inflation
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your family or friend needs money in a pinch. Do you help them out, or tell them to look elsewhere f...
Get Creative About Money With Paco de Leon
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If traditional money advice doesn’t work for you, then you might want to consider a more creative ...
Nerdy Travel Diaries: Use Points to Fly in Luxury
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can fly abroad in business class on points alone — if you know how to play the points game. To...
Fruitful Yard Sale, and When Not to Refinance
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to get rid of your junk and earn a buck? To start off this episode, Sean and Liz give you tips ...
Nerdy Travel Diaries: Getaway to Costa Rica
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After two years of sitting on credit card points and staying at home, you might be in a great positi...
New Student Debt, and a Couple's Money Baggage
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Student debt cancellation may be on the horizon. But a new generation of graduates is set to take on...
Nerdy Travel Diaries: Scrimping and Splurging in Japan
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Traveling to Japan can be both expensive and intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be. In this e...
Bitcoin 401(k)s and Choosing the Best Crypto
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Crypto is coming to 401(k) accounts. Should you add it to your portfolio? And which crypto is the be...
Nerdy Travel Diaries: Weightlifting in New Mexico
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Travel Nerds know how to get the most from any trip — whether they’re staying in a luxury ho...
Small Business Benefits, and Buying a Hybrid
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shopping at small businesses may offer more benefits than you know, including access to exclusive de...
Protecting Your Privacy, and Front-Loading a 401(k)
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maxing out a 401(k) is a great step toward saving for retirement, but have you ever thought about fr...
Student Debt Cancellation Debate, Part 2
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is student loan cancellation the key to liberating those crushed under burdensome debt, or a potenti...
Save Money at Weddings, and Vetting Mortgage Lenders
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wedding season is picking up steam. Are you — and your budget — ready? To kick off this episode,...
Student Loans and the Cancellation Debate, Part 1
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Student loans are a tool, as well as a dreaded financial reality, for most Americans who attend coll...
3 Money Tasks for Spring, and Alternative Debt Payoff Options
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With spring in the air, money tasks might be the last thing on your mind. To kick off this episode, ...
Using Your Tax Refund, and Is Pet Insurance Worth the Cost?
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The windfall of a tax refund can be a boon to your savings, help fund a vacation — and more. To ki...
The Fed Interest Rate Hike, and What’s a Credit Card Authorized User?
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates. To explore what it means for you, Sean kicks off this...
Single-Income Couples, and When to Use Your HSA and FSA
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Going from a two-income household to a one-income household is not solely a financial challenge. But...
How I Got Here: Tori Dunlap of Her First $100K
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to save $100K by your mid-20s? Just ask Tori Dunlap, founder of the blog Her First...
Combating Inflation, and Saving for Retirement Amid Climate Change
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gas, groceries and just about everything else are getting more expensive. Sean and Liz share tips fo...
Why to Sell Your House, and Managing Investment Fees
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Selling your house right now might sound like a great way to inject unnecessary stress into your lif...
The Tax Episode
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taxes: You’ve got questions about ‘em, and we’ve got answers. On this episode, Sean and Liz an...
Lifestyle Creep, and Booking Cheap Travel
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lifestyle creep — where your growing expenses outpace salary increases — can deflate your budget...
Nerdy Book Club: Building Your Financial Smarts With Bola Sokunbi
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Taking charge of your own financial education can help you get ahead and avoid classic money mistake...
Credit Union Perks, and Getting Into the Housing Market
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where you bank can have a big impact on your community. To start off this episode, Sean and Liz talk...
Stock Market Shakiness, and Car Buying in 2022
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Has the recent stock market shakiness left you feeling jittery? To start off this episode, Sean and ...
No-Spend Month, and Making Money While Raising Kids
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A no-spend month can help you reset your money habits and save cash. To start this episode, Sean and...
Make a Plan to Achieve Your Dreams
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing what you want from your life and your money is one thing. Actually knowing how to make it ha...
COVID Tests, and Reversing a Credit Score Drop
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finding (and paying for) COVID tests is overly complicated. This episode, Sean and occasional co-hos...
Making Your Dream Life
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Living in a van, traveling the country and working wherever you want might sound like an odd dream, ...
How Nerds Choose the Best, and Paying for College
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sifting through financial products can be a pain. That’s where NerdWallet comes in. Our Nerds just...
Saving for Your Dream Retirement
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vacations across the world, spending quality time with your friends and family and — most importan...
New Money Resolutions, and Strategizing Debt Payoff
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not too late to make your money resolutions for the new year. To kick off the episode, Sean a...
Buying Your Dream House
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do to buy your dream house? Move across the country? Maybe even purchase it sight uns...
Saving at the Pump, and 401(k) Limits
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Sean and Liz share their tips for saving at the pump, including how the way you drive ...
What Our Listeners Accomplished This Year, Part 2
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As 2021 comes to a close, we are continuing our celebration of what our listeners accomplished with ...
What Our Listeners Accomplished This Year, Part 1
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you buy a house in 2021? Maybe you got a new job or finally hit a big savings goal. We encoura...
Countering Uncertainty, and Building Wealth Early
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The best time to start building wealth was yesterday. The second best time is today. This episode, S...
Why to Question Your Bills, and Making the Most of a Raise
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Question your bills. Otherwise, you might be paying more than you need to for things like healthca...
Travel Tips, and Finding the Right Financial Advisors
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Traveling during the holidays can be a drag, but it doesn’t have to be. To kick off this episode, ...
Big Purchases, and Overcoming Money Guilt
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Liz starts off by talking with credit card Nerd Sara Rathner about how to manage a ...
Holiday Shopping Trends, and Self-Employed Retirement Options
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your plan for holiday shopping this year? To kick off this episode, Sean and Liz talk about...
The Benefits of Being Boring with Your Money, and Why to Make a Will ASAP
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your money doesn’t have to be complicated or stressful. To start off this episode, Liz Weston and ...
3 Crypto Questions, and Improving Credit to Buy a House
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With crypto back in the news, you might be tempted to climb aboard the hype train. To start this epi...
Holiday Shopping Scams, and Paying Off Law School Debt
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scammers are cooking up new ways to swindle your money from you. Two of their tactics this year? Soc...
What People Get Wrong About Credit, and Self-Employed Budgeting
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the right way to manage your credit? To kick off this episode, Sean Pyles and Sara Rathn...
Finding a New Job, and Rent vs Buy in a New City
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
More people are leaving their jobs, but it’s important to set yourself up for success when looking...
Nerdy Deep Dives: Investing, Part 3
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
What’s your risk tolerance? Investing always carries the risk of loss — but can also build your ...
Haggling Tips, and What's Driving Volatile Car Valuation
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Negotiating can save you money and help you earn more over the course of your career. To start off t...
Nerdy Deep Dives: Investing, Part 2
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
You’ve heard of stocks, bonds and mutual funds. But do you know how to use them to build wealth? I...
5 Financial Tasks for Fall, and Kid Debit Cards
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
With fall officially here, how ready are you feeling for the final quarter of the year? Sean and Liz...
Nerdy Deep Dives: Investing, Part 1
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
You know you should start investing, but do you know the best way to get started? In the first episo...
DIY Investing, and Lightning Round Money Questions, Part 2
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
DIY investing has had a splashy year, but it might not be right for everyone. To start this episode,...
Lifestyle Creep, and Booking Cheap Travel
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Lifestyle creep — where your growing expenses outpace salary increases — can deflate your budget...
Redlining, and the Credit Impact of Paying Off a Car Loan
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
On this episode, Sean Pyles talks with mortgage writer Linda Bell about the legacy of redlining and ...
Delta Spending Habits, and Marriage vs Mortgage
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
How has the delta variant of the coronavirus changed how you’re managing your money? To start this...
School Supply Shopping Tips, and Breaking Bad Money Habits
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With supply chain issues and uncertainty about whether classes will be in person, virtual or a hybri...
Home Affordability, and Unmarried Partners Buying a House
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re jumping into the housing market, know what you’re getting yourself into. This episode,...
Job Scams, and Maxing Out Roth IRAs
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More Americans are job hunting, but more are falling for job scams, too. Liz and Sean talk about how...
Getting Ahead of Your Next Money Crisis with Michelle Singletary
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a matter of when — not if — you have a money crisis. No matter your financial circumstanc...
Health Insurance Deadline, and Getting the Best Car Insurance Rates
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An important deadline looms for getting health insurance on the ACA exchanges. Liz and Sean discuss ...
Rethinking Credit Reporting, and Lightning Round Money Questions
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Credit reporting is flawed. Liz and Sean discuss what the issues are and how they can be fixed. Then...
Combating Inflation, and Risks of Small Mortgage Lenders
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation is on the rise, as your budget has surely noticed. This episode, Sean talks with investing...
Saving at the Pump, and 401(k) Limits
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rising gas prices got you down? On this episode, Sean and Liz break down how you can save at the pum...
Midyear Money Check-In, and Managing Finances Abroad
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How are your 2021 money goals coming along? Now that we’re halfway through the year, Sean and Liz ...
Savings Tips, and Updates to the Child Tax Credit
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to save more money, but actually doing it can be a challenge. This episode, Sean and Liz...
When Travel Insurance Is Worth It, and Buying an Electric Car
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With more travelers taking to the sky, should they be booking travel insurance? Liz and Sean discuss...
Crypto-Earning Credit Cards, and Short-Term Investing
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Credit cards are hopping aboard the crypto hype train, with some offering rewards in cryptocurrency....
The Psychology of Debt, and When to Refinance
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Sean and Liz discuss the psychology of credit card debt — why some people see it ...
Buy Now, Pay Later Loans, and Getting Started Building Wealth
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve probably seen the offers when shopping online: Break up your purchase into smaller payments...
Big Purchases, and Overcoming Money Guilt
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Liz starts off by talking with credit card Nerd Sara Rathner about how to manage a ...
Free Health Insurance, and Finding Scholarships
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Liz break down how to find out if you’re eligible for free or lower-cost health insurance...
Pet Scams, and Buying Different Home Types
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re in the market for a new pet, scammers may have you in their sights. Sean and Liz talk ab...
Air Travel, and Collections Accounts on Credit Reports
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More travelers are taking to the sky as vaccines roll out. Sean and Liz discuss how to find affordab...
Cannabis Investing, and Too Much Cash
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cannabis investing — specifically in ETFs — might seem like a savvy move to break into a budding...
Retiring Early, and Finding Lost Money
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More Americans are retiring early, but not all of them are doing it the right way. And you may have ...
Pandemic Savings Goals, and Taxes on Inheritance
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Find yourself saving more cash during the pandemic? On this episode, Sean talks with banking Nerd Ch...
Spring Cleaning, and COVID Taxes
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Sean and Liz talk about how they’re approaching spring cleaning their finances th...
Redlining, and the Credit Impact of Paying Off a Car Loan
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Sean talks with mortgage writer Linda Bell about the legacy of redlining and the ra...
Procrastination, and Paying Student Loans vs. Investing
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fear of making mistakes can fuel procrastination, but that can be costly when you’re putting off i...
Pandemic Debt, and Moving Costs
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Sean and Liz discuss how to manage debt in our K-shaped economic recovery. Then the...
Saving at the Pump, and 401(k) Limits
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may have noticed that gas prices are on the rise. On this episode, Sean and Liz break down how y...
Why to File Your Taxes Early, and Tapping Your Home's Equity
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Filing your taxes isn't fun, we get it. On this episode, Sean and Liz give you three reasons why to ...
Money News You Missed, and the 50/30/20 Budget
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A lot happened at the end of 2020. Sean and Liz discuss news you might have missed about important c...
Stock Market Shenanigans, and Talking About Money with Your Partner
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Sean talks with investing Nerd Chris Davis about whether the GameStop frenzy will a...
Jackpot Windfall, and Extra COVID Cash
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Suddenly find yourself the winner of a billion dollars? Sean and Liz discuss how you should think ab...
How to Buy a House in 2021
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wrapping up the #NewMoneyGoals series, Liz and Sean talk with home buying Nerd Holden Lewis about wh...
Buying Crypto, and Dealing with Debt
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wanted to buy cryptocurrency? Well, on this episode you can live vicariously through Sean, who ...
New COVID Scams, and Easy Money Moves
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s how to recognize COVID-related scams and what to do if you’ve given out information you s...
How You Can Achieve Money Goals in 2021
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you want to accomplish in 2021? This month, our #NewMoneyGoals bootcamp will set you up for ...