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
Mon, 11 Oct
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More people are leaving their jobs, but it’s important to set yourself up for success when looking...
Nerdy Deep Dives: Investing, Part 3
Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:01:00 -0000
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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
Mon, 04 Oct
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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
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:01:00 -0000
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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
Mon, 27 Sep
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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
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:01:00 -0000
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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
Mon, 20 Sep
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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
Mon, 13 Sep
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Lifestyle creep — where your growing expenses outpace salary increases — can deflate your budget...
Redlining, and the Credit Impact of Paying Off a Car Loan
Mon, 06 Sep
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On this episode, Sean Pyles talks with mortgage writer Linda Bell about the legacy of redlining and ...
Delta Spending Habits, and Marriage vs Mortgage
Mon, 30 Aug
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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
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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 ...
Spot fake reviews, and see if you're saving too much
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're off for the holiday break, so here's an episode from our archives. Learn how to spot fake onl...
What our listeners learned from the pandemic
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020 was a year of challenges — and opportunities. In this episode, listeners share the money less...
Charitable giving, and using savings to pay student loans
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling charitable this holiday season? Use discretion as you choose where to give. Also, Sean and L...
Pandemic money lessons, and balancing saving for a down payment vs retirement
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Liz share what they learned about managing money during the pandemic. Then they answer a li...
What Biden may do for your finances and how to make money
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Consumer protection will see a revival in 2021, but student loan forgiveness and pandemic relief are...
The holiday shopping episode
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How are you planning to shop this holiday season? According to our shopping Nerds, we’ll shop dif...
Holiday travel and giving money advice to family
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The two things we should rethink this holiday season are travel and offering financial advice to fam...
Open Enrollment and HSA vs. FSA
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Picking health insurance is a pain, but the right choice can save you serious cash. Also, a health s...
Finding financial stability and protecting yourself from ID theft
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the election, the pandemic and everything else that's happened in 2020, finding stability can b...
Beating burnout and the best college savings plans
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like you working longer and more draining hours during the pandemic? You're not alone. Liz and ...
Retiring early and finding lost money
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
More Americans are retiring early, but not all of them are doing it the right way. And you may have ...
Cut your tax bill, and how to choose the best investment platform
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Looking to cut your tax bill? You have a few go-to strategies, but only a few months left to reduce ...
Unequal unemployment recovery, and whether to buy a new or a used car
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Liz dig into what unemployment trends mean for our economy. Then they answer a listener's m...
The psychology of debt and when to refinance
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Sean and Liz discuss the psychology of credit card debt — why some people see it ...
Used cars in short supply, and Shea Couleé talks money
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tight supplies and steady demand are driving up used car prices, but you can still save money. Speak...
Fake reviews and saving too much
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learning how to spot fake online reviews can save you money. Speaking of saving, you shouldn’t avo...
Investing while paying off student loans
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Should you invest or pay off debt? This question can get especially tricky when you’re talking abo...
Renters are struggling, and what to do with an old 401(k)
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Renters are far more likely to be struggling in the pandemic than homeowners. Also, don’t put off ...
Buying local and emergency loans
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Buying local could help a favorite small business survive the pandemic. Meanwhile, people who don’...
Pet costs and extreme couponing
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pets can cost a lot more than you think. Pet insurance can help, but it’s not for everyone. Likewi...
How to take advantage of lower rent and mortgage rates — and move safely
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
August is shaping up to be another record month on the mortgage front. Here’s what it means for yo...
Is it safe to travel right now, and how to handle a collections to improve credit
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Air travel brings you in close contact with others, sometimes for hours. A road trip may be a better...
Losing your health insurance, and setting financial goals
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Losing your health insurance can expose you to medical bills that could bankrupt you. Most people ca...
COVID impulse spending, and building credit while paying debt
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Spending more impulsively because of the pandemic? You’re not alone. Also, different debt payoff m...
Tax returns are due, and how to get started creating wealth
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The IRS has payment plans if you can’t pay what you owe on July 15. Also, the steps to building we...
The wealth gap, and how to cope with variable rate student loans
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discrimination affected wealth creation and opportunity in the U.S., leading to vastly different med...
Setting money goals at milestone birthdays, and scoring big bucks with bank bonuses
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As you approach your 30s, 40s or beyond, let the milestone birthday be an excuse to set some new mon...
What a recession economy means for you, and how to handle an inheritance
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sean and Liz give tips for managing your finances in a recession. Then they answer ...
The pandemic is changing our financial lives, and what to know about refinancing now
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sean and Liz discuss survey results that show how money habits are changing as a re...
Make your donations go further; Plan for new baby expenses
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sean and Liz start off by discussing how you can make your donations to social caus...
Is identity theft protection worth the cost?
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can identity theft protection services really protect us from identity theft? No, but they can serve...
Is Bitcoin a safe investment?
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
People who invest in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies need to be ready for a wild ride. Values can...
I Got Laid Off! What Should I Do with My Retirement Fund?
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Getting your retirement account squared away is just one of the many tasks facing the newly unemploy...
Where have all the 0% offers gone?
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It used to be easy for people with good credit scores to get 0% balance transfer offers. As lenders ...
How can I buy my first home in an expensive city?
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being a first-time homeowner can be daunting, especially in a pricey market like Southern California...
Where's my coronavirus relief check — and how should I use it?
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most American adults are eligible for government relief checks of $1,200, but many are still waiting...
How should I spring-clean my finances?
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t stop with your closets. Spring cleaning your finances can be just as satisfying, not to ment...
Help! I owe the IRS!
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You were expecting a tax refund — but wound up owing money. Changing tax laws and the gig economy ...
Coronavirus Special Edition, Part IV: The CARES Act and Your Student Loans
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The economic stimulus package gave millions of student loan borrowers some important breaks, but peo...
Coronavirus Special Edition, Part III: Coronavirus and Your Portfolio
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nauseating drops in the stock market can be hard to endure, but most of us should try to do just tha...
Coronavirus Special Edition, Part II: Saving, Budgeting and Travel
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The coronavirus pandemic has scrambled people’s travel plans and their budgets. Here are the most ...
Coronavirus Special Edition, Part I: Mortgages and the Market
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mortgage rates dropped and then soared, making life difficult for people who wanted to refinance and...
How can I brace financially for coronavirus?
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The economic impact of the novel coronavirus and the COVD-19 disease it causes is likely to be profo...
My credit score randomly dropped — a lot. What happened?
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Unexpected credit scores drops are the worst -- especially when you’re trying to do everything rig...
What's the best way to save for a down payment on a house?
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many first-time home buyers wonder how to save for a down payment and where to put the money while t...