Author archives: Liz Weston

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion about five…

Few retirement decisions are as critical, or as easy to get wrong, as when and how to take your Social Security benefits. The rules can be so convolut…

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion of DIY inve…

Negotiating is an important personal finance skill that can help you earn more and pay less. Whether you’re discussing a job offer, dickering at a car…

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion about job s…

Beware raiding a retirement plan A big chunk of the money contributed to retirement plans leaks out as hardship withdrawals, cash-outs during job chan…

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode is devoted to a conversation with Wa…

Most advice about retirement planning focuses on how to save enough money to replace your paycheck. But work provides us with a lot more than income….

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion about how t…

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