NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast
1) Banking in 2026: Best Banks to Consider and How to Avoid the Worst Fees
Find a bank that pays more, charges less, and keeps your money safe as rates adjust in 2026. How do you choose the best bank when savings rates are falling and fees won’t quit? Hosts Sean Pyles and E...Show More
2) Insurance in 2026: Best Auto, Home, Life, and Pet Insurance Picks—Plus a Wake-Up Call on Credit Card Debt
Learn how to shop for cheaper insurance and escape rising credit card debt before it snowballs. Is credit card debt becoming the new normal? How can you get the insurance coverage you need in 2026 wi...Show More
3) Credit Cards in 2026: Big Card Changes Are Rolling Out — Here’s What to Re-evaluate Now
Find out which credit cards shine in 2026 and how to avoid rising fees, APR surprises, and buy now, pay later (BNPL) traps. How can you change your spending to better match your values? How do you c...Show More
4) Housing in 2026: Home Prices and Rates Are in Flux. Time to Make Your Move?
Learn what 2026 might bring for mortgage rates, home prices, and affordability, plus smart steps to buy or refinance. Will mortgage rates drop in 2026, and is it finally a good time to buy a home? Ho...Show More
5) Investing in 2026: Fix Your Allocation Before the Next Market Swing
Start your 2026 investing strategy with smarter moves, fewer fees, and less stress when markets get rocky. How should you invest in 2026 if tech stocks keep dominating the market? What’s a smart chec...Show More
6) How to Build Better Money Habits in 2026
Learn how to tie your 2026 money goals to your values so you can stick with them all year. How can you match your 2026 money goals to what you really care about? And how do you turn those goals int...Show More
7) Ditch Your Money Trauma So You Can Live an Abundant Life (with Shannah Game)
Learn how to explore your money beliefs and take real steps toward saving and investing, even on a tight income. What’s really behind your money habits? How can you build savings and invest if you’re...Show More
Ditch Your Money Trauma So You Can Live an Abundant Life (with Shannah Game)
38:23 | Dec 29th, 2025
8) Managing Money in Your Marriage and How to Build Wealth Without a Side Hustle
Learn the truth behind myths about building wealth, plus hear from a couple looking to align on financial goals and values. Can you build wealth without starting a business? How can couples figure o...Show More
Managing Money in Your Marriage and How to Build Wealth Without a Side Hustle
38:31 | Dec 25th, 2025
9) Untangle Your Relationship with Money for Better Mental, Emotional, and Financial Well-Being
Learn how to navigate job loss and reshape your money mindset to feel more in control — emotionally and financially. What should you do with your money after losing a job? How can you feel better abo...Show More
10) How the 2008 Financial Crisis Changed Wall Street (The Big Short Companion Podcast from Against the Rules)
Learn how Wall Street has changed since the 2008 financial crisis in this Smart Money special presentation of Against the Rules: The Big Short Companion. Michael Lewis’ best-selling book The Big Shor...Show More