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NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

NerdWallet Personal Finance

Business, Education, Investing, How To

4.2 • 665 Ratings

🗓️ 24 February 2025

⏱️ 1 minutes

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Summary

Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola are here to answer your biggest financial questions and help you take control of your money. On NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast, our trusted finance experts break down real-world money challenges, giving you clear, actionable strategies to build wealth and reach your financial goals. Each episode cuts through the noise with expert insights on budgeting, saving, investing, home buying, credit cards, and more—so you can make smarter financial decisions with confidence. By the end of every episode, you’ll walk away with the knowledge and tools to manage your money wisely, plan for life’s big moments, and set Future You up for success. Follow the show now and start making smarter money moves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0	Money can be confusing. Should you invest in ETFs, get a travel rewards credit card, buy a house, or just build a really fancy pillow fort?
0:09.4	That could work. No shame in pillow fort game. Or you could just tune in for clear research-backed financial insights.
0:18.7	I'm Sean Piles, a certified financial planner professional.
0:22.3	And I'm Elizabeth Ayola. We're the host of NerdWallet's Smart Money podcast, where you bring
0:27.8	the money questions, and we bring trustworthy information back by NerdWallet's expert analysis
0:33.4	without the jargon or the sales pitch. Our nerds do the research so you don't have to.
0:38.3	We'll help you understand your options so you can make the best decision for your situation,
0:42.3	from optimizing your investments and maximizing credit card rewards,
0:46.3	to making big money moves with confidence.
0:49.3	Plus, we keep it real. No lectures, no judgment.
0:52.3	Just tips and tools you can use to build wealth
0:55.4	and take control of your finances. Think of us as your financial GPS, helping you navigate your
1:00.6	money decisions and avoid expensive wrong turns. Whether you're planning for retirement,
1:05.4	weighing a big purchase, or just want to make your money work harder for you, we've got
1:10.0	insights that you can use in real life.
1:12.0	So if you want practical, straightforward,
1:14.5	and actually useful financial knowledge,
1:16.8	plus a little bit of fun along the way,
1:18.8	follow NerdWallet's Smart Money podcast on your favorite podcast app.
1:22.7	Trust us. Future you will thank you.

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