NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are making headlines — but can they be trusted to give personal finance advice? To kick off this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz Weston have ChatGPT answer some common money questions. 

Then Liz and regular Smart Money host Sara Rathner answer a listener’s question about how to make money from investment properties.

To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected].

Also, we are running a book sweepstakes ahead of our next Book Club episode! In February, we're talking with Axton Betz-Hamilton, author of "The Less People Know About Us: A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets and Stolen Identity,” a book about what happens when the person who steals your identity is a family member. 

To enter for a chance to win our book giveaway, send an email to [email protected] with the subject: "Book Sweepstakes" during the sweepstakes period. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. PST on Feb. 16, 2023. Include the following information: your first and last name, email address, ZIP code and phone number. For more information, please visit our official sweepstakes rules page.

Timestamps:

This Week in Your Money segment: 0:00 - 10:30 

Money Question segment: 10:31 - 36:31 

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Black women face distinct challenges when building wealth. So what can they do about it? To kick off this new series, “The Color of Wealth,” NerdWallet writer Elizabeth Ayoola talks with Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary about what Black women and mothers can do individually to grow their wealth.

To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected].

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A no-spend month is a chance to retool your relationship with how you spend money — and tuck away some extra cash. To start this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz Weston talk about how they’re approaching the no-spend-month challenge this year.

Then they answer a listener’s question about how to recover from damage to their credit, including how to land an apartment or get a car loan.

To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected].

Also, we are running a book sweepstakes ahead of our next Book Club episode! In February, we're talking with Axton Betz-Hamilton, author of "The Less People Know About Us: A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets and Stolen Identity,” a book about what happens when the person who steals your identity is your own family member.

To enter for a chance to win our book giveaway, send an email to [email protected] with the subject "Book Sweepstakes" during the sweepstakes period. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. PST on Feb. 16. Include the following information: your first and last name, email address, ZIP code and phone number. For more information, please visit our official sweepstakes rules page.

Timestamps:

This Week in Your Money segment: 0:00 - 10:59 

Money Question segment: 11:00 - 22:53 

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Uncertainty is the new normal. So, what can you do about it? In this episode, hosts Sean Pyles, Liz Weston and Sara Rathner talk about how to improve your financial resilience, including savings strategies, setting your mindset and leaning on your community.

To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected].

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A number of high-profile companies have reported data breaches recently. That means we have to be extra vigilant to secure our information. To start this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz Weston talk about the breaches and how you can protect yourself. 

Then they answer a listener’s question about how to catch up on retirement contributions — including whether you can open an LLC to contribute with no limits. 

To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected].

Also, we are running a book sweepstakes ahead of our next Book Club episode! In February, we're talking with Axton Betz-Hamilton, author of "The Less People Know About Us: A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets and Stolen Identity,” a book about what happens when the person who steals your identity is your own family member. 

To enter for a chance to win our book giveaway, send an email to [email protected] with the subject: "Book Sweepstakes" during the sweepstakes period. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. PST on Feb. 16. Include the following information: your first and last name, email address, ZIP code and phone number. For more information, please visit our official sweepstakes rules page.

Timestamps:

This Week in Your Money segment: 0:00 - 10:08 

Money Question segment: 10:09 - 28:14 

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What can the housing market of 1981 teach us about 2023? A lot, apparently. 

In this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz Weston talk about what would-be home buyers and sellers should think about this year — including how the past can inform the present, whether a housing crash is imminent and how to navigate the new twists of the market in 2023.

To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected].

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Getting a hold of customer service representatives can be a nightmare. Working with them to actually solve your problems can be even less fun. To start this episode, Liz Weston and Sara Rathner talk about the art of complaining.

Then Liz and regular Smart Money co-host Sean Pyles answer a listener’s question about how to save for your kids’ future — whether they go to college or not.

To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected].

Timestamps:

This Week in Your Money segment: 0:00 - 10:58 

Money Question segment: 10:59 - 28:11 

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The stock market had a rough year in 2022. But for the savvy investor, the market downturn meant a big opportunity. And that good fortune could continue in 2023. 

In this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz Weston talk about investing in 2023, including the lessons of the past year, ideas for investing in a recession, and how to find the right investment tools for your financial goals.

To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected].

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Important changes are coming to how you can save for retirement — including one that will allow your student debt payments to count toward retirement contributions. 

In this episode, Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski run through the retirement benefits that were passed by Congress at the end of last year and when those changes go into effect.  

To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected].

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What are you doing to improve your money in the new year? If you’re not sure where to start, we have some ideas. To kick off this episode, Sean Pyles and Liz Weston talk through ways to start off the new year right financially.

Then they answer a listener’s money question about whether they should pay off their mortgage early — or just go on more vacations.

To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email [email protected].

Timestamps:

This Week in Your Money segment: 0:00 - 11:25 

Money Question segment: 11:26 - 28:17 

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