The 50/30/20 budget is a simple way to organize your finances. But as rent prices soar and inflation impacts everything from gas to groceries, does this budget still make sense? To start this episode, Sean and Liz discuss the merits — and limits — of the 50/30/20 budget.

Then they answer a few listeners’ questions about navigating company stock.

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

Also, for a special end-of-year episode, we want to hear your financial rose, thorn and bud of 2022 — aka the best and worst thing that happened with your money this year, and what you’re most excited for in the new year. Leave us a message on the Nerd hotline, or email [email protected]. 

Timestamps:

This Week in Your Money segment: 0:00 - 8:28

Money Question segment: 8:29 - 27:14

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