Best Sean Pyles Podcasts (2024)

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2024 Mid-Year Money Check-In: Expert Tips to Stay on Track with Sean Pyles 39:34

4d ago39:34

39:34

We are officially halfway through the year, so it's a great time for a mid-year money check-in. It's easy to set lofty money goals at the beginning of the year, but let's be honest; keeping up with those goals can be challenging. In this special collaborative episode, I'm talking with Sean Pyles, NerdWallet's Smart Money podcast host, about the ste…

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Estate Planning Essentials: What to DIY and When to Lawyer Up 32:41

1d ago32:41

32:41

Learn why estate planning is important even if you don’t own a lot of assets, along with when to ask for professional help. Why is estate planning important? What happens to your assets when you die without an estate plan? Hosts Sean Pyles and Dalia Ramirez discuss the essential aspects of estate planning and the common misconceptions that often de…

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Beauty and the Budget: How to Stress Less About the Costs of Looking Good 11:48

2d ago11:48

11:48

Learn about the financial impact of beauty expenses, societal pressures behind them, and tips for managing beauty-related costs. Are beauty purchases worth the financial stress? How do beauty-related expenses impact our budgets? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the rising costs of beauty products, services, and procedures and how they are…

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"Why Am I Financially Stuck" - Ask Shannah 34:10

2d ago34:10

34:10

"Why am I financially stuck?" This Ask Shannah episode was inspired by a question from Ronni. Ronni is in a place that you might be able to relate to. Ronni makes good money but finds that they are not coming out ahead every month - moving money back and forth from savings and feeling pretty bad about it. In fact, feeling financially stuck is proba…

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Build Your 7 Streams of Income & Wealth with Radhika Paliwal 43:56

3d ago43:56

43:56

You’ve heard the saying that every millionaire has seven streams of income - your job, investment account, maybe a business or real estate, and more. That was my intention when I was in my early 20s to build wealth buckets because it’s what my dad had taught me, which was the way to wealth. But let me tell you, my guest Radhika Paliwal, author of F…

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Give Yourself a Mid-Year Money Check-in for a Smarter Summer, with Shannah Game 35:35

4d ago35:35

35:35

Beat the financial heat with fun summer savings tips and get mid-year financial check-up strategies for a stress-free season. Summer Activity Guide: What free things can you do to have a fun summer? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss summer money-saving tips to help you understand how to balance fun and finances during the warm months. They …

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How to Navigate Income Swings in a Creative Career 32:15

8d ago32:15

32:15

Discover how to navigate financial uncertainty in a creative career with insights from a jazz saxophonist's personal journey. How can creative professionals manage financial uncertainty in their careers? What are the essential financial strategies for artists dealing with fluctuating income? Hosts Sean Pyles and Abby Badach Doyle discuss the financ…

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How Do You Create a Financial Plan with Ease with Ethan Ho 52:21

8d ago52:21

52:21

Do you need a Financial Plan? Ethan Ho, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ from Oahu, Hawaii, is here to share the ins and outs of having a financial plan in this vault episode. One of my favorite takeaways from Ethan is where he describes your finances to a plant. As you can see, Ethan and I share a very common belief about money. You need to give it …

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The "New" Meaning of Inflation and How It's Impacting Your Finances 16:32

9d ago16:32

16:32

Understand the evolving definition of inflation, potential changes to medical debt reporting and their impact on your finances. Why does the consumer’s perception of inflation differ from the economist’s perspective? How does this shift in understanding impact our economy? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski talk about the gap between how regular pe…

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Self-Care Does Not Have to Cost a Ton of Money with Taylor Ellyse Morrison 44:06

9d ago44:06

44:06

I have a confession. After I suffered from single-sided hearing loss in 2018 and my Dr. suggested I dive deep into self-care, I was under the false belief that true self-care had to cost a ton of money. Acupuncture, massage, chiropractor, wellness supplements, you name it. When we moved to the mountains, I started walking in nature and realized tha…

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3 Money Moves to Make By 45 with Shari Rush 44:32

10d ago44:32

44:32

It’s true that some of the most searched online phrases involve where you should be financially by a certain age. I get it - I’ve even Googled that a time or two. You want the playbook, so to speak, of what you should be doing with your money, and because you’re human, you want to know if you’re doing well or falling behind. By the time you’re in y…

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Mathew Knowles on Drive, Success, and Destiny's Child: Presenting Earn & Invest 51:13

11d ago51:13

51:13

What drives Mathew Knowles, respected record executive, entrepreneur, author, public speaker, and father to Beyonce and Solange? This special presentation of the podcast Earn & Invest delves into what drove him to succeed and how drive has been both a positive and a negative in his life. The Earn & Invest podcast features thought-provoking conversa…

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Moving Could Benefit You: Budgeting for a Brighter, Safer Future in the LGBTQ+ Community 32:58

15d ago32:58

32:58

Learn how moving could benefit you if you feel compelled to relocate due to safety concerns — and how to budget for a sudden move. How do you financially and emotionally prepare for relocating due to safety concerns? What are the financial impacts of such a forced move? Hosts Sean Pyles and Alieza Durana discuss their experiences planning finances …

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I Hide Money From My Partner - Money Confession 36:25

15d ago36:25

36:25

In this solo Money Confession episode, Camille shares her biggest money secret - hiding money from her partner for over five years. I share my takeaways from Camilie's confession and some strategies for how she can begin to heal and have a very difficult conversation with her partner. LINKS If you have a money confession you want to share, email me…

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Introducing: Health Hacks with Mark Hyman, M.D. 1:01:07

16d ago1:01:07

1:01:07

Explore the art of living well with the new podcast Health Hacks with Mark Hyman, MD, an OpenMind Original powered by PAVE Studios. Mark Hyman, M.D., wellness expert, brings you science-backed facts, breaks down myths and misinformation, and provides you with the tools you need to live a longer, healthier life. Join us every Tuesday for his unique …

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How Consumers Feel About the Economy — and Why It Matters 12:27

16d ago12:27

12:27

Learn how consumer sentiment affects the economy and your finances, plus insights on job market trends and inflation impact. How do consumer sentiment indexes work and why should you care about them? What impact do these indexes have on the economy and your personal finances? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the intricacies of consumer se…

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Ready to Be Debt Free: Learn How to Create Plan to Get Out of Debt 39:15

17d ago39:15

39:15

Are you ready to get out of debt? If you’ve ever tried it, you know it’s tricky. You have to work on your relationship with money, be willing to change habits, and look at your money in a whole new light. Our guest, Erin Skye Kelly, wrote her new book, Get the Hell Out of Debt, which is rooted in her story of getting out of over $2.1 million dollar…

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Offering a Second Chance (w/ Monica Pyles) 35:36

18d ago35:36

35:36

In this episode of Inspiring Innovation, I am thrilled to welcome Monica Pyles, a Customer Success Manager at Polo. Monica shares her incredible journey from a traumatic childhood and seven and a half years of incarceration to securing employment and thriving in a corporate role at Polo. We dive into the challenges she faced during reintegration, h…

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Get Smart on Gambling Money Management, Mortgage Rates and Home Purchases 25:53

18d ago25:53

25:53

Learn about the psychology of gambling and smart tips for making home buying decisions amid undesirable interest rates. How can you gamble responsibly? Should you use all your savings to buy a house outright or take on a high-interest mortgage? 00:48 Gambling Responsibly: Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss the psychology behind gambling, par…

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You're Paying Too Much For Car Insurance: Here's How to Save Money 38:04

23d ago38:04

38:04

Get this - you are probably paying too much for your car insurance. On this episode, Nicole Beck, Head of Communications at The Zebra, will change how you feel about car insurance and show you real tips to save money right now. In this episode, Nicole shares the four biggest factors that go into what you pay, why having the cheapest policy isn’t al…

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Overcome Impulsive Shopping: Strategies to Resist Social Media Spending 37:26

23d ago37:26

37:26

Understand the urge to spend money while scrolling on social media and learn strategies to control impulsive purchases. How does social media influence spending habits? What are practical strategies to spend less money while scrolling? Hosts Sean Pyles and Amanda Barroso discuss the psychological tricks of social media and emotional spending to hel…

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7 Tips to Stop Overspending & Start Spending with Intention 37:12

24d ago37:12

37:12

Have you ever felt a great deal of shame after you overspent? The truth is, you're human, and you're going to overspend. The trouble is if overspending starts to interfere with your money goals and the life you want to live. In this solo episode, I'm sharing my top seven tips to stop overspending and start spending with intention. I'll also share a…

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Are You Lying on Your Insurance Applications? Here’s What Could Happen 9:15

24d ago9:15

9:15

Discover how many people lie on insurance applications and the potential consequences you face when you do so. Is it okay to lie on your insurance application? What are the consequences if you do? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the findings from a recent NerdWallet survey revealing how many Americans admit to intentionally providing ina…

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Start Rewriting Your Money Story Today To Build Wealth with Kara Stevens 43:30

25d ago43:30

43:30

What’s one of the most overlooked pieces to building wealth? No, it’s not making more money. The secret is in understanding your money story. Your money story operates automatically in the background every second of the day, influencing how you spend and save your money. As our guest Kara Stevens, founder of The Frugal Feminista and author of Heal …

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Credit Card Secrets Revealed and How to Balance Multiple Loans 26:05

25d ago26:05

26:05

Learn handy tips you probably didn’t know about credit cards and why paying off loans could actually lower your credit score. 00:35 Credit Card Tips: What are some helpful credit card tips? Can paying off your student debt negatively affect your credit score? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss insider credit card tips to help you understand …

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My Partner is 10 Years Older: How Do We Manage Money Together 36:11

29d ago36:11

36:11

In this vault, Ask Shannah, I'm sharing how to plan financially as a couple with a large age gap. My husband and I have a nine-year age gap, and there are a few things we need to do differently at different stages of life. Money as a couple is stressful enough, but there are a few things to consider when you have a large age gap. I'm sharing a bit …

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The Intricacies of Interest: The Backbone of Mastering Your Finances 22:59

1M ago22:59

22:59

Author Jake Cousineau explains why it’s important to teach interest and budgeting to students — and how to learn as an adult. How can you understand complex personal finance topics as an adult? What strategies can young people use to achieve financial independence? Personal Finance Nerd Kim Palmer talks to Jake Cousineau, author of How to Adult: Pe…

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Demystifying Crypto: Can It Help You Build Wealth with Tonya Evans 45:21

1M ago45:21

45:21

What do you know about crypto? Illegal? A fad? A scam? Unregulated? The truth is there is still so much to be demystified. As you heard in the intro, our guest Tonya Evans, A law professor at Penn State, author of Digital Money Demystified, and keynote speaker, is sought after for her expertise in intellectual property, new technologies, and crypto…

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Learn How Random Investments Can Outperform Managed Funds 18:17

1M ago18:17

18:17

Learn why randomly choosing individual stocks can beat expert investing strategies — and what that means for your portfolio. Can random stock picks outperform Wall Street professionals? What kind of portfolio returns can low-cost index investing drive? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski delve into the astonishing results of a dart-throwing experime…

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The Secret to Saving Money This Year 38:21

1M ago38:21

38:21

How do you really save money? The average American has 5-7 accounts, which can be a lot to remember; as our guest Brian Hamilton says, it's a cognitive load that creates financial anxiety. However, when saving money, the secret is working with what you have and creating healthy savings habits. You know how important saving money is, but when it com…

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Cash Back vs. Points Deep Dive: Presenting All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins 44:20

1M ago44:20

44:20

Are credit card rewards points more valuable than cash back? This special presentation of All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins features deep dive into credit cards, with a focus on cash back versus points. Chris goes deep on strategies for every spending category and shares his analysis of how to optimize points vs. cash back for the best return on in…

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TikTok Financial Advice: Is It Harmful or Helpful 37:15

1M ago37:15

37:15

Do you know what the most searched financial hashtag on TikTok is? It's side hustles. There are over 3 million hashtags about side hustles and many others about financial trends. The truth is, many people are just searching for money advice and unsure who to turn to. But the real question is: Should you be turning to TikTok for financial help? We n…

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Embrace Financial Vulnerability to Get Out of Debt: Social Media’s Impact on Financial Freedom 26:34

1M ago26:34

26:34

Brittney Reynolds explains how sharing her finances publicly on social media helped her get out of debt and develop a new community. What are the benefits of sharing your finances publicly? How is social media changing the way people talk about money? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the rise of financial transparency on social media a…

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Finance Your Creative Career with Felicia Day’s Gig Economy Survival Guide 32:20

1M ago32:20

32:20

Writer, producer, and actor Felicia Day shares her financial journey working in Hollywood, with tips for managing your budget when gigs are inconsistent. What Is Your Time Worth? How do you value your time outside of work? How can you manage finances in an unpredictable career like acting? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss the concept of ti…

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Invest Like a Girl and Reach Financial Independence 42:00

1M ago42:00

42:00

Have you ever wondered why, despite hurdles like the gender pay gap and career interruptions, women who start investing frequently achieve higher returns than their male counterparts? Today on Everyone's Talkin' Money, I sit down with Jessica Spangler, author of "Invest Like a Girl," to uncover the secrets behind this financial phenomenon. We offer…

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How the CFPB's Supreme Court Win Helps Consumers 11:26

1M ago11:26

11:26

Learn how the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) affects your finances. How does the CFPB protect consumers? Why does the recent CFPB court decision matter? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the recent Supreme Court decision that upheld the CFPB’s funding structure, explaining its significance an…

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Why You Aren't Reaching Your Financial Goals (and What to Do About It) 45:09

1M ago45:09

45:09

Have you ever thought, “I’m doing all the “right” things with my money, but I’m still not achieving my goals. What’s going on?” This kind of thinking is very common, and I hear it repeatedly with my money-coaching clients. The truth is we all have some emotional baggage with money. Dr. Bradley Nelson, one of the world’s foremost experts on natural …

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Money Confessions: I Drained My 401K to Pay for a Trip (Is That Bad) 33:21

1M ago33:21

33:21

In this episode, I share my hot take on a recent money confession from a listener: “I used my entire retirement fund, around $15,000, to pay for a 2-month European trip. I don’t have any retirement funds, and I’m in my 30s. I feel like I made a big mistake. I haven’t shared it with anyone until now. Was this the stupidest way to spend my money?" As…

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Save More with Coupon Tactics for the Digital World 30:20

1M ago30:20

30:20

“Krazy Coupon Lady” Joanie Demer shares couponing tactics and how coupons work to help you outsmart rising costs even in today’s digital marketplaces. How can you use coupons to help you afford everyday essentials? Are digital deals and loyalty programs the same as using coupons? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the thrill of couponing…

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Healing Financial Wounds: Addressing Financial Trauma in BIPOC Communities 49:12

2M ago49:12

49:12

In this eye-opening episode, we delve deep into how trauma influences your financial behaviors more than you might realize. Financial traumas, often rooted in experiences like job loss, underpayment, or inherited money beliefs, shape your financial decisions subconsciously. For Afro-Latinas, Black women, and women of color, these traumas are freque…

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Leveraging the Strong US Dollar: Insights for Travelers and Investors 15:27

2M ago15:27

15:27

Learn how the strength of the US dollar impacts your finances, as well as its ramifications on the US and global economies. What does it mean to have a strong dollar? Who benefits the most from a strong US dollar? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski delve into the implications of a strong dollar on both domestic and global economies. They interview …

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Do You Need a Will (or a Trust) and Why Should You Care 29:25

2M ago29:25

29:25

Is creating a will and a trust the best money move you can make? I thought you’d never ask. I know it’s never fun to think about death and all the dark stuff, but a will and trust don’t have to feel like you’re watching a horror movie. Patrick Hicks, Head of Legal at Trust and Will, shares why creating a will and a trust might be your best money mo…

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Saving on the Cost of Doing Business (w/ Rod Holter - Schooley Mitchell) 35:45

2M ago35:45

35:45

In today’s episode of 'Inspiring Innovation', we delve into the crucial topic of cost savings and reduction techniques in the manufacturing sector. Our special guest, Rod Holter, brings his extensive background in aviation, quality engineering, and his transition into private equity, to the table, now flourishing as a franchise owner of Schooley Mi…

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Safeguard Your Finances: Tips on Emergency Funds, Insurance, and Index Fund Investments 23:03

2M ago23:03

23:03

Learn how to build a financial safety net to conserve your wealth and the ins and outs of investing in index funds. How can you build financial resilience to protect yourself from life's economic curveballs? How do index funds work, and what should you consider when choosing one? Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner discuss how you can use elements of…

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13 Money Secrets To Help You Reach Your Goals 36:35

2M ago36:35

36:35

Have you ever thought that life would be so much easier if you knew the secrets to money? You're in luck! There are some tricks and just everyday money advice that I think you really need to know. Now, no one really talks about this stuff, and if they do, it’s brushed over because most assume you already know this stuff or that it isn’t important. …

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Cash in on Collectibles: How to Monetize Your Passions and Memorabilia 28:30

2M ago28:30

28:30

Discover how you could turn your collectibles and passions into an actual business and stay ahead of market trends. How hard is it to make money from collectibles? What kinds of things typically become collectible? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss the unconventional method of selling collectibles to earn income to help you understand h…

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The Ultimate Divorce Checklist (That You'll Hopefully Never Need) 42:13

2M ago42:13

42:13

You know the famous stat that half of all marriages end in divorce? That stat is still true for first marriages, while second and third marriages fail at higher rates. According to statistics from a Forbes article, the average length of a marriage before divorce is eight years. As someone who has been through a divorce, I can tell you it is both em…

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The Latest Trends in Housing: Why Renting Is Gaining Momentum 14:15

2M ago14:15

14:15

Explore key insights into the current real estate market as the Nerds unpack the results of the 2024 Home Buyer Report. Should you rent or own your home? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski explore the financial and lifestyle implications of each choice, drawing insights from a recent NerdWallet survey and a firsthand account from fellow Nerd Elizab…

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Debt to Dollars: Secure Act 2.0's Student Loan Game-Changer 48:05

2M ago48:05

48:05

Do you save for retirement or pay off your student loans? That’s the 64-million-dollar question I’ve been asked repeatedly. The good news is you might not have to choose between the two. Ever heard of the Secure Act 2.0? It was created in 2022, and some pretty cool features were rolled out in 2024, including the provision allowing employers to matc…

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What Does the Car Market Really Look Like Right Now? 29:19

2M ago29:19

29:19

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. In this episode: Explore car buying in 2024, from Carvana's process to the electric vehicle surge and how to maximize your car's sale value. Budgets Beyond the Numbers: How do you manage the emotional aspects of budgeting? What’s the car buying market like…

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