Mid-Year Money Check-In: Saving, Spending & Surviving Inflation with NerdWallet Experts

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@mosheh / tentwentytwo

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🗓️ 15 August 2025

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

In this mid-year money check-in, Mosheh is joined by Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola, co-hosts of NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast, to tackle the questions we’re all asking: How do the latest economic headlines actually affect my wallet? From tariffs and grocery bills to debt, side hustles, and retirement planning, they break down practical ways to navigate an unpredictable economy without losing your sanity - or your savings. Their conversation covers everything from stretching your back-to-school budget to finding side hustles that make sense for your skills, to why an emergency fund is your financial life jacket. You’ll also hear tips on tackling debt faster, setting realistic goals, making smart investments (without falling for shiny distractions), and pivoting your plans when life throws a curveball. If money stress has been holding you back, this episode is packed with the tools, mindset shifts, and strategies you need to reset and make the rest of 2025 count._________________________ NerdWallet’s Mid-Year Financial Goals Check-In Report NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast We are not your financial or investment advisors. This nerdy info is provided for general educational and entertainment purposes and may not apply to your specific circumstances. This episode features a paid guest appearance by NerdWallet.

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0:00.0	Hey, everyone, welcome back to a special edition of the Mo News podcast.
0:07.0	I'm Moshuunu here with a deep dive today into all things consumer finance,
0:12.3	how to better save for retirement, how to better save for other financial goals,
0:15.9	how to make more money, a whole variety of great financial tips for all of you in this podcast.
0:21.9	We are very happy to be partnering with the folks at NerdWallet.
0:25.2	You may have heard of them, if not.
0:27.1	Head over to nerdwollot.com.
0:28.3	They have financial calculators.
0:29.4	They have a lot of really interesting articles diving into everything that you want to know
0:35.2	about budgeting, finance, all the things that we try to do
0:38.7	on a day-to-day basis, but they have practical tips over there and how to make it happen.
0:43.2	So today we are welcoming the co-host of the NerdWallet Smart Money podcast, Sean Piles
0:47.6	and Elizabeth Iola.
0:49.1	They joined me for a whole variety of questions.
0:51.9	Some of them sent in by you, looking to get insight into all
0:55.1	things debt, savings, and how to achieve the goals for the rest of 2025 and your financial
0:59.7	goals for next year. Really appreciated their advice, a lot of practical tips in this podcast.
1:06.3	So have you been avoiding these conversations? I know there's some of you out there. Or just
1:10.1	find it really challenging or overwhelming at times to actually follow through on your big financial goals.
1:16.3	I think this episode will really help you out, especially as we have now just past the midway
1:22.3	point of 2025. There's still enough time to achieve some goals here in the rest of the year
1:26.8	and to look ahead to what you should be doing next year.
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