NerdWallet’s objective finance journalists answer real-world questions empowering you to make smarter decisions with your money and help your finances thrive. The Nerds are your resource to make the most of your personal finances, while cutting through the clutter and misinformation of today’s economic news and advice. You’ll get clarity on strategies to help you build your wealth, invest wisely, shop for financial products, and plan for major life events. By the end of each episode, you’ll ...
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The Equity Smart Home Loans "Top Producer Mindset" Podcast is a dynamic and informative series designed for mortgage and real estate professionals. Featuring top producers, industry experts, everyday loan officers, and more, the podcast covers everything from the latest industry news to valuable advice on growing your business and achieving a healthy work-life balance. Whether you're looking to learn, laugh, or stay up-to-date, this podcast offers essential perspectives for anyone involved i ...
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*** Named a Best Podcast By The New York Times, Time Magazine, Real Simple and MSNBC *** Host Farnoosh Torabi is an award-winning financial strategist, TV host and bestselling author. Her newest book is entitled A Healthy State of Panic. With over 30 million downloads and multiple Webby wins, So Money is dedicated to sharing inspiring money strategies and stories straight from today's financial leaders, bestselling authors and entrepreneurs. One day, hear an intimate money conversation with ...
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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or commercial property. This show is designed to guide and empower you in strategizing and actualizing Your Real Estate Life. Discover a wealth of knowle ...
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Welcome to the Live for Today, Plan for Tomorrow Podcast, your go-to source for insights on mortgages, retirement planning, and real estate. Hosted by Gabe Bodner, a seasoned expert in the mortgage industry, our goal is to simplify complex financial concepts for homeowners and potential buyers. Join us as we explore reverse mortgages and other retirement planning topics, featuring exclusive interviews and expert advice. At the Live for Today, Plan for Tomorrow Podcast, we delve deep into the ...
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one’s business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon’s financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the “get-rich-quick” schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers — Are You Spending Like Your Generational Peers?
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Learn how your spending compares to others in your generation using insights from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual Consumer Expenditure Survey. How does your spending compare to other people your age? Are you saving enough compared to others in your generation? Hosts Tess Vigeland and Anna Helhoski are joined by NerdWallet’s Senior Economist …
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How to Maximize Rewards on Big Credit Card Purchases
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Get tips for saving money on Halloween costumes and decorations, plus how to leverage credit cards when making big purchases. How can you use credit cards to maximize rewards when making big purchases? What are some ways to save money on Halloween costumes? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss saving money on Halloween costumes and decorat…
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1741: How Does Kamala Harris Manage Her Money?
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As election season heats up, understanding the financial lives of our nation’s leaders offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of wealth and power. Guest Megan Gorman, author of All the Presidents’ Money, explains how the financial decisions of U.S. presidents shaped their policies and legacies. From Thomas Jefferson’s surprising debts to JF…
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1740: Ask Farnoosh: Smart Year-End Money Moves
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Join Farnoosh's Investing Workshop Join Book to Brand 2025 This week, Farnoosh shares her top advice for finishing 2024 on a financially solid foot. Whether it's maxing out retirement contributions or finding ways to save on healthcare, now's the perfect time to take a closer look at your finances.
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Overcoming Obstacles to Become Top Producers | Top Producer Mindset Ep. 10
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In the 10th episode of Top Producer Mindset, Serafin is joined by the powerhouse loan originator duo, Kim & JR, as the pair shares about how they became industry partners, all the obstacles they had to overcome to become top producers, their love for Dodger baseball, and more! Become a Loan Officer at Equity Smart! At Equity Smart Home Loans, we be…
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How the Next President Could Shift Health Care Costs and Student Loans
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Learn how the presidential candidates' policies on health care and student loans differ in how they could impact your finances. What impact could presidential policies have on health care and student loans? How might these policies affect your personal finances? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss health care costs and student loan forgivene…
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Inflation Fears...Interest Rate Trick or Treat?
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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…
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Episode 16: Unlocking the Secrets of Social Security with Don Hastings from Senior Solutions Today
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In this episode of the Live for Today, Plan for Tomorrow Podcast, host Gabe Bodner welcomes Don Hastings, a leading expert from Senior Solutions Today, to dive deep into the intricacies of Social Security. Whether you're approaching retirement or simply want to maximize your benefits, Don shares invaluable insights and strategies that could help se…
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1739: Financial Resilience After Hurricane Helene
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We’re discussing a topic that’s become increasingly relevant as climate disasters become more frequent and unpredictable: financial resilience in the face of devastating events. No matter where you live, you are at risk of being affected by climate change, and it’s changing how you think about your finances, homes, and futures. To bring this conver…
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Rolling the Dice: Can Sports Betting Really Pay Off Like the Stock Market?
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Learn the key differences between sports betting and investing, plus tips for managing the financial risks of gambling. How is sports betting different from investing in the stock market? What are the financial risks and benefits of sports betting versus stock market investing? Hosts Tess Vigeland and Anna Helhoski dive into the booming sports bett…
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Vest Without the Stress: Mastering Job Transitions and Vesting Schedules
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Learn how to navigate job changes, maximize retirement benefits, and celebrate personal and financial accomplishments. How should you navigate job changes when it affects your retirement benefits? What options do military spouses have for saving for retirement? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss managing unvested retirement funds to help you…
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1738: Seth Godin on Strategy, Fear and Finding Your Path
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Seth Godin, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential thinkers in marketing and leadership, joins the show. He discusses his latest book, This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans, and how to create more meaningful and effective strategies in all areas of life, from career growth and personal development to financial success.…
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The Balance between Rate vs. Home
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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…
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1737: Ask Farnoosh: Affording Climate Risks, ERG Investing, Recalculating Real Estate Plans
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Our co-host this Friday is Georgia Lee Hussey, a wealth advisor at Modernist Financial. We chat about the cost of climate change and how it’s forcing us to rethink everything: from the "American Dream" of homeownership to real estate and even how we invest our money. What can we control in moments of crisis?…
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Paycheck Politics: What Presidential Tax Plans May Mean for Your Wallet
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Explore how the 2024 presidential candidates' tax plans could impact your finances and what to know before voting. What tax proposals are the 2024 presidential candidates making, and how might these policies affect your finances? What should you know before voting on tax issues? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the key differences in the …
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1736: The Psychology of Wealth: Money, Meaning, and Mental Well-Being with Dr. Daniel Crosby
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Dr. Daniel Crosby is a psychologist, behavioral finance expert, and New York Times bestselling author. His works, The Laws of Wealth and The Behavioral Investor have transformed how we think about investing by shedding light on the emotional and cognitive biases that often shape our financial behavior. He also serves as Chief Behavioral Officer at …
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SSN SOS: How to Keep Your Social Security Number Safe from Data Breaches
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Learn how to protect your Social Security number and stay safe from identity theft, plus the latest news on inflation and health insurance rates. How can you protect your Social Security number from identity theft and data breaches? How can you freeze your credit? What should you do if your Social Security number is compromised? Hosts Sean Pyles an…
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1735: How to Treat Your Reputation Like Currency and Build Influence
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I’m thrilled to welcome Maha Abouelenein, a communication, entrepreneurship, and self-advocacy powerhouse. With decades of experience at the forefront of global tech revolutions, Maha has been a trailblazer in mobile telecommunications across the Middle East and Africa, a thought leader on Web3 and AI, and a pioneer of modern public relations in re…
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How to Make The Fed’s Interest Rate Cut Work for You
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Learn about the Chase Sapphire Preferred card’s limited time sign-up bonus and understand the impact of Federal Reserve interest rate changes. What is the economic impact of lowering interest rates? Does lowering interest rates increase people’s spending power? Host Sean Pyles leads discussions around the Chase Sapphire Preferred card and the Feder…
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What Goes Up...Must Come Down...When is What We Ask
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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…
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1734: Ask Farnoosh: Am I Investing *Too* Much? Home Equity Loans and Finding a CPA
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Download Farnoosh's Free Investing Blueprint to learn how to begin investing for your future. Today's show: Is there such a thing as investing "too" much? Can obtaining a home equity loan be helpful when purchasing a second home? How to find a great accountant, and more.
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Thoughts After The Fed Meeting | Top Producer Mindset Ep. 9
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The Fed met on September 18, so what's next for interest rates? In this episode of Top Producer Mindset, Pablo and Serafin talk about all things interest rates and whether homebuyers should continue waiting or buy a home now. Become a Loan Officer at Equity Smart! At Equity Smart Home Loans, we believe our loan officers are our partners, our loan o…
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How Presidential Policies Affect Prices: Tariffs, Price Control, Immigration and More
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Learn how presidential policies on tariffs, immigration, and prices can impact your everyday expenses like groceries and gas. What can a president actually do to lower prices and fight inflation? Can campaign promises really impact your wallet, or are they just political hot air? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss presidential policies and …
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Episode 15: Book Talk with Todd Lieman
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Join us as we sit down with Todd Lieman to explore the deep and fascinating questions that drive his powerful new novel, Dinner at God’s House. This thought-provoking conversation takes you on a journey through some of life’s biggest questions—fate, regret, personal growth, and the pursuit of inner peace. 🌍✨ In this episode, Todd opens up about the…
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1733: Escaping an Ultra Orthodox Life and Creating Financial Freedom with Julia Haart
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Julia Haart’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. Born into the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, her life was defined by strict rules and limited freedoms. For years, she lived under the weight of these restrictions until, at 42, she made the courageous decision to break free. Since then, Julia has transformed her life and become a powerful fo…
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Understand the Gig Economy: Why Millions are Choosing Freelance and Side Hustles
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Learn how the gig economy impacts workers' finances and get tips for managing taxes, savings, and benefits. How does the gig economy affect people financially? How can gig workers save for taxes and retirement without employer benefits? Hosts Tess Vigeland and Sara Rathner are joined by Rick VanderKnyff, NerdWallet’s senior news editor, to explore …
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1732: Affording Kids: Protecting Your Career and Navigating Work Culture
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In our final series installment, we discuss navigating your career and protecting your income when growing a family. Guest Lauren Smith Brody is the CEO and founder of The Fifth Trimester, an initiative focused on advancing gender equality in the workforce through caregiver support. She offers research and insights into the benefits of being transp…
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Budget Like a Boss: A Financial Planner’s Tips for Achieving Your Money Goals
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Learn what it truly means to work with a certified financial planner (CFP) and how personalized advice can help you set and achieve your financial goals. What should you know before working with a certified financial planner? What strategies can help you navigate societal pressures and make personal financial choices? Host Sean Pyles talks to Magda…
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What's in the News today?
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1731: Ask Farnoosh: How to Budget for a Baby with Money Coach Nicole Stanley
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Join Farnoosh's newsletter and receive a free copy of her Investing Blueprint. Download Farnoosh's Family Financial Planning Guide. Today's show: Navigating the 98 billion dollar baby industry. Guest Nicole Stanley, founder of Denver-based financial caching practice Arise Financial, gives tips on how to create a budget that reflects your values and…
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Election Economics: How Can Presidents Really Impact Your Pocketbook?
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Learn what powers the president does and does not have to influence the economy and your wallet. Does the president really have power over the economy? How do presidential promises impact your wallet? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the grand economic promises made by presidential candidates and the intricate realities of presidential in…
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1730: Affording Kids: Saving on Health Care Costs with Dr. Mona Amin
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A conversation with board-certified pediatrician and founder of PedsDocTalk, Dr. Mona Amin, on ways families can save on health care, doctor visits, and medical treatments, and smart ways to enlist financial guidance from our health care professionals. Download the free guide to Family Financial Planning here.…
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Hack or Hoax? Spot Social Media Money Tips That Actually Work
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Learn to spot risky social media money “hacks” and discover safe, effective financial strategies to follow instead. Are social media money hacks reliable? Are financial influencers trustworthy? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski dive into the world of viral social media money hacks. They break down a recent TikTok trend that encouraged risky and il…
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1729: Affording Kids: Creating Your Financial Plan
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Today, we kick off a series of episodes on how to afford kids in America. Today's episode is a conversation with Brian Walsh, a certified financial professional and the Head of Advice & Planning at SoFi. We discuss practical and manageable ways to save and pay off debt to afford the costs of parenthood. Click here to download Farnoosh's free guide,…
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Let Someone Else Book Your Award Flights for You: Presenting Unpacked by AFAR
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Booking travel using points and miles can be complicated — but you don't have to do it alone. In this special presentation of the podcast Unpacked by AFAR, host Aislyn Greene discusses a service that does all the hard work of booking using points and miles for you, so you can focus focus on your best travel life. Listen to Unpacked by AFAR wherever…
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Which Way is the Right Way?
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Many individuals choose to rent properties, whether it be for their personal residences or business premises. While this may initially appear cost-effective, it can have detrimental long-term financial implications. Essentially, you are indirectly paying a mortgage. It is time to break free from this cycle and invest in your own residential or comm…
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1728: Ask Farnoosh: The Best Balance Transfer Card, 401(k) Loans and Estate Planning
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This week on So Money: Creating a financial plan (for beginners), borrowing from your 401(k), selecting a balance transfer card and more. Download Farnoosh's FREE Financial Family Planning Guide here. Check out the new Farnoosh website and grab a free copy of her Investing Blueprint on the homepage.
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