Egg Prices, Greenwashing, and Smarter Ways to Invest

NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

NerdWallet Personal Finance

Business, Education, Investing, How To

4.2 • 665 Ratings

🗓️ 27 February 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Learn what’s causing egg prices to rise so dramatically, then explore ethical investing and how to manage savings wisely. Are ESG investments really as ethical as they claim to be? What’s the smartest way to put extra savings to work? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss ethical investing and savings strategies to help you make informed financial decisions. They begin with a discussion of the rising cost of eggs with NerdWallet senior news writer Anna Helhoski, who explores the surprising reasons behind skyrocketing prices. They break down how the ongoing avian flu crisis, supply chain disruptions, and shifting farming regulations are affecting egg availability and pricing, as well as why some cage-free eggs are now cheaper than conventional ones and what consumers can do to save on groceries. Then, Smart Money listener Maddie joins Sean and Elizabeth to discuss how to balance savings and investments. They cover how much to keep in a high-yield savings account, whether investing is a good alternative to paying off student loans, and how to plan for future financial goals like college savings. User NerdWallet’s free calculator to understand how much life insurance you need: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/insurance/how-much-life-insurance-do-i-need In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: ethical investing, ESG investing, socially responsible investing, greenwashing in investing, best ESG funds, how to invest ethically, socially conscious investing, investment funds for social good, sustainable investing, high-yield savings, savings vs investing, financial security, best high-yield savings accounts, student loans vs investing, public service loan forgiveness, financial literacy, emergency fund, how much to keep in savings, Roth IRA vs 529, college savings plans, best 529 accounts, investing for the future, financial independence, socially responsible funds, investment strategies, passive investing, long-term investing, financial planning, personal finance tips, how to manage savings, how to start investing. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected]. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.6	Elizabeth, do you know where your money is invested? I do, Sean. I pay attention to where my money is
0:36.6	going and how it's being used. And I try to make sure it aligns with my personal values.
0:41.2	Well, as you know, that's called ethical investing. And today we're going to explain to a listener how it works and how to know that your money isn't going toward companies and activities that you don't want to support.
1:02.8	Welcome to Nerd Wallet's Smart Money podcast, where you send us your money questions and we answer them with the help of our genius nerds.
1:05.5	I'm Sean Piles.
1:06.5	And I'm Elizabeth Ayola.
1:08.6	This episode, we're talking about ethical investing and what to do with excess savings.
1:13.5	But first, our weekly Money News Roundup, where we break down the latest in the world of finance
1:18.0	to help you be smarter with your money.
1:20.1	Try not to be shell-shocked, Elizabeth.
1:22.7	But egg prices have cracked past records and now stand at the all-time highest average ever, $4.95
1:30.6	for a dozen large grade A eggs.
1:33.5	Ouch.
1:34.4	That hurts almost as bad as these exasperating puns, Sean.
1:39.6	And yes, I'm egging you and these puns on because that's what a supportive co-host does.
1:45.1	Thank you so much.
1:46.6	Here's another wild stat.
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